Hi, thanks for coming to our team page. My name is Betty and I was born prematurely at 34 weeks and 5 days. My mom had severe preeclampsia and in order for the doctors to make sure we both were as a healthy as could be- I needed to make my entrance 6 weeks early (10/2/24)!
I spent 31 days in the NICU with 9 days of respiratory support. After I learned to breathe on my own, I had to learn to eat, breath, and swallow! That part took the longest.
After I graduated from the NICU, my family excitedly welcomed me home. My big brother, David, was waiting to meet me for one whole month!
Since I have been home, I have been gaining weight and learning so many things. Now (Feb 2025) I am about 4.5 months old. My favorite things to do are snuggle, play with my brother, coo, see my family, and watch Wicked!
I am grateful for all of the support I have had since I’ve been born- from my family, friends, doctors, NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, and PT/OT/ and speech therapists. I wouldn’t be where I am without them. So today I ask you to help bring awareness to premature babies and their families.
With love,
Betty and family
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.
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