There was a time, not so long ago, when our family measured life by days…minutes…and breaths taken. Each day was a blessing, and we recognized the true miracles we were witnessing. On Nov. 12, 2013, our daughters Paige and Harper came into this world fighting. They arrived too soon at 25 weeks and 5 days […]
Why the NICU in the Mahoning Valley holds a special place in my family’s heart
96 days. That’s how long it took to bring my family of 5 together under the same roof. Our twins, Harper and Paige, were born at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown last November at just 25 weeks and 5 days. Both girls weighed a little more than a pound, and they were immediately transported […]
Forever grateful for Youngstown NICU
What mom wants to deliver her babies early?
It sure wasn’t my plan to have our twin daughters at just 25 weeks and 5 days. I would have given ANYTHING to have stayed pregnant months, weeks, even days longer.