The Preemie Primer: A Complete Guide for Parents of Premature Babies--From Birth Through the Toddler Years and Beyond | 
#FunFactFriday I was a preemie; I was born at 27.5 weeks, back when it was unusual for babies that early to survive without serious physical and developmental issues (nearly 40 years ago). My cousin has a 9 year old who was born at 24 weeks, and thinking about the things that can be done for babies now versus when I was born is astounding.
Reviewsbylola That is amazing! My best friend had a child born at 27 weeks too. He is four now. It was very scary to watch. I can't even imagine 40 years ago! 8y
[DELETED] 1409720085 Wow, you were a miracle baby. 8y
Megabooks My grandfather was born in 1918. He was 9 weeks early. Not as much as you, but it was before antibiotics or basically any preemie medicine. He lived to be 84. 😃 8y
DebReads4fun My 22 year old son was born at 24 weeks. He is a miracle and a blessing. 8y
lilredhen My husband was born a little over two months preemie. For the first few years they didn't expect hime to make it (obv he did lol) He has a list of health issues that are laid at his prematurity as the cause. It's incredible the difference now-I know several 30-32 weekers who are doing very very well thanks to modern medicine and research. 8y
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