My Baby Sister Is a Preemie

My Baby Sister Is a Preemie

Author: Diana M. Amadeo

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 0310708672

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It's pretty scary to see a new sibling wrapped in a glass box instead of a soft blanket. In this gentle story about a baby who arrives too soon, Sarah can see that Mommy and Daddy are worried, and that tiny Amy is sick. But her parents help her to see that God is with the family no matter what, even its newest, littest member. A special section at the end written by R. Scott Stehouwer, Ph. D., professor of psychology at Calvin College and clinical psychologist, provides suggestions for parents and caregivers of hurting children.


My Brother Came Early: A Coloring Book for a Kid with a Premature Baby Brother

My Brother Came Early: A Coloring Book for a Kid with a Premature Baby Brother

Author:

Publisher: Preemie Sibling

Published: 2018-10-11

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781728745459

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Having a new sibling in the NICU can be frightening. Disrupted routines. Strange tubes and machines. This coloring book is meant to help explain why the baby has to stay in the hospital for now and what all those big machines are doing. Understanding the situation can make it less frightening.


Preemies - Second Edition

Preemies - Second Edition

Author: Dana Wechsler Linden

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-02-05

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 1476735557

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A reassuring and realistic comprehensive guide to preemie medical care—now updated to reflect the many advances in neonatology. Preemies, Second Edition is the only parents’ reference resource of its kind—delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care in a warm, caring, and engaging voice. Authors Dana Wechsler Linden and Emma Trenti Paroli are parents who have “been there.” Together with neonatologist Mia Wechsler Doron, they answer the dozens of questions that parents will have at every stage—from high-risk pregnancy through preemie hospitalization, to homecoming and the preschool years—imparting a vast, detailed store of knowledge in clear language that all readers can understand. Preemies, Second Edition covers topics related to premature birth, including: -What are your risk factors for having a premature baby? -Can you do something to delay early labor? -What do doctors know about you baby’s outlook during her first minutes and days of life? -How will your preemie’s progress be monitored? -How do you cope with a long hospitalization? -Are there special preparations for you baby’s homecoming? -What kind of stimulation during the first year gives your baby the best chance? -Will your preemie grow up healthy? Normal? Comprehensive and reassuring, Preemies provides the answers to questions that any concerned parent might have.


My Baby Sister Is a Preemie

My Baby Sister Is a Preemie

Author: Diana M. Amadeo

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2009-12-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 031087033X

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It's pretty scary to see a new sibling wrapped in a glass box instead of a soft blanket. In this gentle story about a baby who arrives too soon, Sarah can see that Mommy and Daddy are worried, and that tiny Amy is sick. But her parents help her to see that God is with the family no matter what, even its newest, littest member. A special section at the end written by R. Scott Stehouwer, Ph. D., professor of psychology at Calvin College and clinical psychologist, provides suggestions for parents and caregivers of hurting children.


Waiting for Baby

Waiting for Baby

Author: Jennifer Bracci

Publisher:

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 1452545499

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Visiting a neonatal intensive care unit can be an overwhelming experience, especially for a young child during sibling visitation. The sibling will see monitoring equipment, breathing machines, intravenous pumps and incubators. They will hear alarms ringing and sometimes babies crying. Preparing children for the NICU environment is crucial so they are not as fearful and can focus on bonding with their new sibling.


No Bigger Than My Teddy Bear

No Bigger Than My Teddy Bear

Author: Valerie Pankow

Publisher: Family Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780972846004

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A little boy describes how the hospital staff provided care for his premature baby brother.


What We Didn't Expect

What We Didn't Expect

Author: Melody Schreiber

Publisher: Melville House

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1612198619

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Every year, 400,000 families in the United States welcome premature babies ... Ten percent of babies born in the U.S. are preemies. But that one word, "preemie," encompasses a range of medical and cultural experiences. There are textbooks, medical-ish guidebooks, and the occasional memoir to turn to ... but no book that collects personal experiences from the many people who have parented, cared for, or been preemies themselves. Until now. In What We Didn't Expect, journalist Melody Schreiber brings together a chorus of acclaimed writers and thinkers to share their diverse stories of having or being premature babies. The stories here cover everything from life-changing tests of faith to navigating the red tape of healthcare bureuacracy; from overcoming unimaginable grief to surviving and thriving against all odds. The result is a moving, heartfelt book, and a crucial and informative resource for anyone who has, or is about to have, the experience of dealing with a premature birth.


Small But Mighty

Small But Mighty

Author: Alyssa Veech

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11-26

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780578415550

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Small But Mighty is a beautifully illustrated inspirational book for mothers who wish to read to their premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Preemies often spend several months in the NICU, making bonding between mother and baby challenging. Reading to preemies also promotes literacy and reading comprehension as adolescents.


Juniper

Juniper

Author: Thomas French

Publisher: Little, Brown Spark

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 031632440X

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A micro-preemie fights for survival in this extraordinary and gorgeously told memoir by her parents, both award-winning journalists. Juniper French was born four months early, at 23 weeks' gestation. She weighed 1 pound, 4 ounces, and her twiggy body was the length of a Barbie doll. Her head was smaller than a tennis ball, her skin was nearly translucent, and through her chest you could see her flickering heart. Babies like Juniper, born at the edge of viability, trigger the question: Which is the greater act of love -- to save her, or to let her go? Kelley and Thomas French chose to fight for Juniper's life, and this is their incredible tale. In one exquisite memoir, the authors explore the border between what is possible and what is right. They marvel at the science that conceived and sustained their daughter and the love that made the difference. They probe the bond between a mother and a baby, between a husband and a wife. They trace the journey of their family from its fragile beginning to the miraculous survival of their now thriving daughter.