Our Story

My NICU journey began on June 27, 2017, when I birthed twins at 30 weeks, 6 days. My journey within those walls, and beyond, has equipped me to bring Notes of Hope.

At 25 weeks gestation, my Twin B, Winston, was diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR). This means that his growth was significantly behind expectations for his gestational age. We did not know the cause of the diagnosis, but we were told the potentially bleak outcomes. At worst, he would be stillborn, have Down Syndrome or other chromosomal issues, or be significantly delayed. At best, he and his sister would be born prematurely and suffer the potential risks of very early birth. I was immediately given a list of instructions to help us increase his growth at home - from increasing protein intake to taking baby Aspirin to a prescription for Viagra to increase blood flow.

I was traumatized and afraid, but I held on to faith and to the hope that my babies would be okay.

At 27 weeks… 3 day hospital stay

Then back a few days later - June 12-27

42 days and 85 days in the NICU