and I heard she is going home from hospital at 6+ lbs...I believe this is newsworthy: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/world-s-smallest-surviving-baby-born-san-diego-n1011621
A lot of the more interesting premature babies are put on the “March of Dimes” list. They get entered into a study and their health is tracked up to the age of 18 and best of all, their medical is all free. At only about 3 weeks premature, my son was on the list. Gerber also has a couple of programs for some premies whereby the baby’s food is free for a few months. But still, my hopes are the same as yours Patsy.
Thanks Bobby - that's great to hear Strange title - 'March of Dimes' …… any idea what that means ……...
I'm halfway through reading - I love to hear of things like this Eddie Cantor came up with the name which I understand now - thanks both
@Gloria Mitchell put up a great link to get the full scope of the history of the organization. When I was a kid, the focus was on the polio victims and at around Easter I think, we were given little March Of Dimes boxes with a slot on the top and were asked to go door to door collecting for the organization. It wasn’t a strange thing to see a parent and a little kid walking up and down streets and knocking on doors just to get a few dimes to help cure polio and take care of polio victims.
How lovely - really fills my heart with happiness. Its still brimming over as I saw a programme last night about a guy that bought a big yellow bus. He furnished it lovely with bedding, had a nice fire going for winter nights, cooking facilities washing facilities and plenty of food. The people that lived nearby were great contributors to the cause - the cause being the homeless, a nice warm place for them to stay - smashing
Her problems or lack of will show up as she develops, they already know she will wear corrective glasses. 8 oz??????!!!!!