Drop by Civista Atrium on February 10th any time from 5pm to 8pm to learn abut the March for Babies, Collect Supplies, and Drop off Your Donations.
Donations Suggestions Include Preemie Diapers, Diapers, Baby Bottles, Formula & Pack-n-Plays
March for Babies 2010 Awards will be announced at 6pm.
For more information contact Jennifer Abell at 703 824-0111 ext 17 or jabell@marchofdimes.com
Jennifer Abell
jabell@marchofdimes.com
Friday, January 21, 2011
The Journey of Marcus Kuhn
Team Kuhn
Marcus Kuhn
Born: Oct 12, 2009
Gestational Age: 32 Weeks
Weight: 4 lb – 14 oz and 18 inches
Marcus was conceived through IVF treatments and came into this world at 32 weeks (gestational age). This was our first child and considered our “Miracle Baby” due to the length of time it took to conceive him and his premature arrival. My water broke on a Sunday morning and Marcus was born the following evening @ 5:31pm on Oct 12, 2009 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. When Marcus was born I gave him a quick kiss & he was taken to the NICU. Although we were briefed prior to delivery on what to expect with Marcus being 8 weeks early, nothing can prepare you for the feelings you experience when you see your child for the first time in the NICU. All the wires, tubes, monitors and alarms, it can be overwhelming to say the least but, having to leave your child at the hospital was the most difficult thing to deal with. There were many long days & late nights visiting Marcus in the NICU and as each day passed we could see a little more progress. So after 6 long weeks, we were finally able to leave the hospital as a family and although Marcus was released with an apnea monitor that he remained on at home for an additional 6 weeks. The big day had finally come and on Jan. 7th 2010, Marcus was finally wire free for the first time since he was born!
On October 12th, 2010 we celebrated Marcus’ 1st birthday & we couldn’t have been happier!!
He is a healthy 24 lb little man now and doing wonderfully!
Now looking back and experiencing a premature birth and the NICU. It was truly a blessing to have the support from each other, family and the NICU nurses and doctors, it really helped make a difference in all that we had to deal with.
For more information on the sign of preterm labor visit: http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/pretermlabor_signs.html
Heather Kane
hkane@marchofdimes.com
Friday, December 10, 2010
Happy Birthday Aidan!
Aidan Christopher Sayers
Born: December 14, 2008
Gestational Age: 27 weeks 6 days
Weight: 2 lbs. 7.8 oz.
Meet Aidan Sayers
Everything about Aidan Sayers’ first few hours of life in Talbot County was rushed. He arrived early on December 14, 2008, 12 weeks before his due date. According to his mom, Jaime, “every second counted to save our son.” Jaime’s husband, Chris, barely got a glimpse of Aidan before the baby was rushed from the delivery room to a waiting helicopter, which took him to Baltimore.
Jaime was finally able to hold Aidan the next day. But that would be the last time until Christmas Day. For the first two months of his life, Aidan struggled to survive and thrive in the NICU.
Aidan finally went home after 66 days in the NICU, a month before his original due date. His parents thank the March of Dimes and the staffs at The Memorial Hospital in Easton and Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore for Aidan, who is now a happy, healthy toddler.
The March of Dimes wants to thank the Sayers for agreeing to serve at the 2011 Eastern Shore ambassador family and share their story, help raise awareness of premature birth and encourage residents and companies to participate in March for Babies. We hope Aidan has a very special birthday!!!
Heather Kane
hkane@marchofdimes.com
Register Online for March for Babies 2011
You can register online for March for Babies 2011. Visit marchforbabies.org and enter your username and password. You will be able to update your team’s website by adding a new message or picture. You may want to send a holiday message to friends and family now to ask for donations. It’s the season of giving! If you need help activating your website, please contact your March for Dimes staff liaison – we are happy to help!
Also, make sure to mark your calendar for March for Babies 2011.
April 16th
Allegany County
Prince George’s County
April 17th
Harford County
Wicomico County
April 30th
Montgomery County
St. Mary’s County
Washington County
May 1st
Caroline County
Charles County
Frederick County
Prince William County
May 7th
Loudoun County
Washington, D.C.
Worcester County
May 14th
Greater Baltimore
May 15th
Fairfax County
Happy Holidays from the March of Dimes Maryland-National Capital Area!
hkane@marchofdimes.com
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