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“Hope is the single most important thing I have held onto since starting my family” – Vin’s Story

Posted on November 29, 2024

When Vin’s second premature baby boy spent his first Christmas in NICU after being born at 25 weeks, it was hope that kept the family going.
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“I broke down at the steps of the hospital after leaving him behind” – Lucy’s story

December 17, 2024

When her son was born at 32 weeks, Lucy had to be strong for her little fighter but her advice now is to ask for emotional support.
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“Their first Christmas was whirlwind of surgeries, clinical procedures, blood transfusions” – Abbie’s Story

December 12, 2024

Abbie’s premature twin girls spent nearly 150 days in hospital after being born 10 days before Christmas. Three years on, her advice is to have hope…
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“We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas with our two little miracles” – Gopika’s Story

December 12, 2024

For the first time this Christmas, Gopika will be at home with her sons who were both premature. Now 4 and 6 months, she shares how her little…
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“Hope is the single most important thing I have held onto since starting my family” – Vin’s Story

November 29, 2024

When Vin’s second premature baby boy spent his first Christmas in NICU after being born at 25 weeks, it was hope that kept the family going.
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‘Our journey as first-time parents started differently to most people.’ – Rachael’s story

November 29, 2024

Rachael’s baby boy spent his first Christmas in the NICU when he was born at 30 weeks. Looking back, she cherishes those days even though they were…
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“Despite everything, I am in a better place now.” – Suki’s story #Neonatal Feelings

November 17, 2024

For World Prematurity Day, Suki shared her incredible story with Bliss. Both sets of her twins needed neonatal care, taking a toll on Suki’s mental…
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“Now life is very different and burnout is always looming.” #NeonatalFeelings

November 16, 2024

To mark World Prematurity Day, Bliss has teamed up with parents from the charity Ei SMART to share their experiences of burnout in the years…
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“Coming home from the NICU left me in a state of PTSD and severe health anxiety” – Siobhan’s Story #NeonatalFeelings

November 15, 2024

For World Prematurity Day, Siobhan shares her struggles over both a neonatal nurse and a mum to her premature baby during the Covid lockdowns.
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“I felt robbed of the simple things” – Ellyn’s Story #NeonatalFeelings

November 14, 2024

For World Prematurity Day, Ellyn looks back at the small parts of being mother to a newborn she missed out on because of their NICU stays.
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“I cried every day as I felt like if I wasn't in the NICU I was letting my newborn down.” – Rebecca’s Story #NeonatalFeelings

November 08, 2024

For World Prematurity Day, Rebecca speaks about how felt she had to choose between her baby on the ward and her eldest at home, but neither choice…
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“I’d literally stare at my son all night until his mum woke up and was with him” — Ryan's Story #NeonatalFeelings

November 07, 2024

For World Prematurity Day this year, Ryan shares how he struggled with his mental health after bringing his son home from the NICU.
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“I read through people’s stories on the Bliss website and felt a little bit of relief.” – Heather’s story

October 25, 2024

When her waters broke at 26 weeks Heather feared she would lose her baby boy but other parents’ neonatal experiences helped give her hope.
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“I had never heard of a NICU before and didn't know what to expect.” – Manuella’s story

October 10, 2024

When Manuella started to have pain at 27 weeks + 5 she had no idea she would be going into early labour.
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“There is something seriously special about having a neonatal baby” — Danielle’s story

September 13, 2024

Danielle felt like a failure when she had to deliver her baby at 28 weeks. Now Aoife is thriving, her message is to never give up.
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“Looking back now with the knowledge from spending so long there, we had no clue how poorly Tommy was at the start.” -Karianne’s Story

September 02, 2024

Karianne's son Tommy spent 102 days in NICU. Now he's a healthy 3-year-old, Karianne reflects on their experience.
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“The worst thing was having to leave her every day at the hospital and go home.” – Nisha’s story

August 30, 2024

When Nisha’s waters ruptured at 26 weeks she feared her baby wouldn’t survive but she is filled with strength now.
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“Amelia is proof that these small but mighty babies deserve a chance at life.” – Morgan’s Story

August 15, 2024

After two neonatal losses, including one of twins, Morgan shares how other parent’s stories gave her hope.
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"I remember seeing all the different staff members playing their vital role to ensure my and my baby’s safety" – Stephanie's story

July 16, 2024

Stephanie's son Nathan was born 7 weeks and 6 days premature and spent 40 days in neonatal care. Here, Stephanie describes the "emotional…

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