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Now here's a calendar that's much more useful than the hot-girls-in-toolbelts calendar stashed on top of my fridge: a calendar depicting pictures of preemies is raising funds for a new hospital ward in the UK.The calendar was produced by Moms of premature babies who were cared for at a special care unit, and the proceeds will go to a preemie treatment centre in Kent, England.
Preemature baby equipment is extremely expensive, and officials say that more government funding is needed for research and equipment.
I have to say, I was drawn to this story in part because of Stephanie Klein's tender, touching story about her own premature babies in her blog. I know I've profiled her already in the last month, but that entry taught me more than I ever realized about babies who are born a little before they're ready.
If I lived in England I'd be buying one of these calendars.
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12-20-2006 @ 12:52PM
Susan said...There are a variety of ways to help families of premature babies, even if you can't buy this lovely calendar. Many NICU facilities have special programs where volunteers knit hats and booties, or come to the hospital to help with kangaroo care for families who don't have the luxury of being at the hospital with a preemie every day. Around the holidays, hospitals will often ask for help with celebrations for families who have children in the NICU; volunteers will bake treats or host parties for siblings of NICU babies. Some hospitals offer special playgroups for older siblings, which are often staffed by volunteers. And of course if time is an issue, one can always make a cash donation, which helps the hospital with staffing and equipment.
Call your local hospital and ask what they need. I'm sure they will welcome any support you would like to give them, particularly during the holidays.
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12-20-2006 @ 12:43PM
Jessica said...Thank you for the link to Stephanie Klein's blog. That was a beautiful story which made me cry my eyes out. My heart and soul goes to her and family.
My niece was born premature last week. Fortunately she was only 5 wks and was very healthy.
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12-20-2006 @ 12:35PM
Tamyu said...The NICU my son was in received most of it`s expensive equipment from the National Horse Racing Association here. I guess that a large percentage of their profits are donated to children`s care units. It was odd to see their symbol on my son`s incubator.
While volunteering at the hospital may sound like something nice, most NICUs I know of don`t allow anyone but the parents inside to protect the babies from illness - especially in winter, when one virus can kill half the unit.
(My son spent 5 months in the NICU after being born at 14 oz)
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