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Reader Stories: Tell Your Preemie's Story

Although all premature babies are unique, many preemies and their parents share some of the same experiences. Telling the story of your baby's birth, NICU stay, homecoming, and early years can help other parents of premature babies know that they're not alone, and prepare for what's ahead.

Please share your preemie's story in the space below.

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Please introduce your baby or babies. How early was your baby? How long was he or she in the NICU?

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