ParisOfThePrairies

Another 24 weeker mom, here. My son was born at 24+3 at 1lb 11oz in Oct 2020. Your story is very similar to my son’s. He also had brain bleeds, but we don’t know what that truly means for him, yet. He’s doing things on his own time right now!

Thank you for sharing your story. Micropreemies are literally the most resilient people on this planet.

Do you remember how your parents introduced your birth story and NICU stay to you? I wonder how we’ll gradually share this with our son as time goes on and he gets older.

Is there anything you wish your parents or teachers knew about your disabilities that you wish you they just knew? Something you wish you didn’t have to explain to others? I know that seems counter-intuitive. (I’m also an early years teacher who has a Post-Bacc in Inclusive Education and am always try to advocate as best as I can for my students).

That’s really helpful, actually. Regardless of how your parents told you, they didn’t do it “incorrectly”, as it didn’t sit with you in that way over the years.

I’m so glad you had wonderful teachers throughout your education.

Thanks again for sharing. Best of luck to you with your writing!