We are walking for our daughter, Emma Mae Kyre. Emma was born 8 weeks early on May 30, 2003, weighing only 4lbs and 5 ounces. Our little girl was only in the NICU for 2 weeks. She was behind in her motor skills, but with physical therapy when she was a toddler, and she is now a happy, healthy, and active high school freshman. Emma is a 17 year-old competitive dancer in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Aug. 2, 2007, named Ethan. We were very lucky during this pregnancy but to take precautions, I had to receive injections in my hip every week from 26 weeks to 39 weeks gestation and it worked! Ethan is a very active 13 year old boy who loves to play soccer. Research has come a long way, but we still have more hurdles to overcome.
Ironically, I was born 12 weeks premature in June 1973. I spent many months in the NICU here at Nationwide Children's Hospital but I also beat the odds and was a healthy baby and now an adult.
Please join us to help the March of Dimes.
Jamie, Erik, Emma & Ethan Kyre
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
Thank you for your support!
