We will definitely see you next year!! (and I'll post more than just pictures too, I promise!)
Showing posts with label March for Babies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label March for Babies. Show all posts
Monday, July 11, 2011
March for Babies 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
March for Babies!!!
Last year was our first year participating with the March of Dimes with their March for Babies event. We are so thankful to be able to participate again this year!
Last year we raised nearly $3,000 to support the March of Dimes, and we're hoping to do the same this year.
Why we walk:
Kennedy was born 8 weeks too early, at 32 weeks and 3 days, weighing only 3lbs 5oz.
Due to advancements in medical technology and procedures over the years, she was able to breath on her own not too long after being born, and was able to gain the weight needed and grow strong to be where she is today. Without the March of Dimes (and March for Babies) we would not have had these medical advancements.
Today she is almost 16 months old, nearly 20lbs, and is taking on life with the sass, vigor and enthusiasm that Austin and I have. I could not even begin to imagine life without her, and I am thankful every single day for the nurses and doctors in the NICU at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, California who helped us in our time of need.
I know myself, along with many other preemie parents, do not ever want another parent to go through this, however we know it is a reality and it does happen. Kennedy, and these other parents and children are the reason why we March for Babies.
We March for awareness, and with the hopes that with each step it will bring us that much closer to having strong and healthy babies for everyone.
Please help us again, in supporting the March of Dimes through March for Babies
Last year we raised nearly $3,000 to support the March of Dimes, and we're hoping to do the same this year.
Why we walk:
Kennedy was born 8 weeks too early, at 32 weeks and 3 days, weighing only 3lbs 5oz.
Due to advancements in medical technology and procedures over the years, she was able to breath on her own not too long after being born, and was able to gain the weight needed and grow strong to be where she is today. Without the March of Dimes (and March for Babies) we would not have had these medical advancements.
Today she is almost 16 months old, nearly 20lbs, and is taking on life with the sass, vigor and enthusiasm that Austin and I have. I could not even begin to imagine life without her, and I am thankful every single day for the nurses and doctors in the NICU at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley, California who helped us in our time of need.
I know myself, along with many other preemie parents, do not ever want another parent to go through this, however we know it is a reality and it does happen. Kennedy, and these other parents and children are the reason why we March for Babies.
We March for awareness, and with the hopes that with each step it will bring us that much closer to having strong and healthy babies for everyone.
Please help us again, in supporting the March of Dimes through March for Babies
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thank you to everyone who supported us in our March for Babies!!
We did it! We raised $2,645, and we could not be more thrilled!!
Thank you to everyone who supported us in our cause, and for supporting Kennedy!
It was inspiring to see all of the children running around, to hear stories of success, and it was extremely sad to hear stories of loss. My heart breaks for those who were walking for a loss. It is our hope that through the March of Dimes more babies will be able to be born healthy and have a chance at a long and happy life.
Finally, thank you to our team!! It was so so wonderful to have everyone there to walk with us! I cannot wait to get our team pic from March of Dimes :)
For now, here are some of the pics that we (mostly my mother) took along the way! (warning there are a ton, so I will also post the link to the album as well)
After the walk we had a BBQ at our place. It was so beautiful out and everyone got to come and hang out. The dogs got to all hang out as well.
And here is the link to the March for Babies album, I am sure i'll have more to add at some point.
Thanks again everyone!!!
Link to Team Kennedy Anne!
Thank you to everyone who supported us in our cause, and for supporting Kennedy!
It was inspiring to see all of the children running around, to hear stories of success, and it was extremely sad to hear stories of loss. My heart breaks for those who were walking for a loss. It is our hope that through the March of Dimes more babies will be able to be born healthy and have a chance at a long and happy life.
Finally, thank you to our team!! It was so so wonderful to have everyone there to walk with us! I cannot wait to get our team pic from March of Dimes :)
For now, here are some of the pics that we (mostly my mother) took along the way! (warning there are a ton, so I will also post the link to the album as well)
After the walk we had a BBQ at our place. It was so beautiful out and everyone got to come and hang out. The dogs got to all hang out as well.
Bailey REALLY wanted in the house
Aaron finally got to hold Kennedy!
She was SO work out that she kept pulling her blanket and lovie up into her face. Long day.
And here is the link to the March for Babies album, I am sure i'll have more to add at some point.
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Thanks again everyone!!!
Link to Team Kennedy Anne!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
March for Babies
Some of you know that we signed up to participate in the March for Babies 2010 through the March of Dimes!! Our walk is this Saturday April 24, 2010.
Our team is Team Kennedy Anne - naturally, as she is the reason we have wanted to do this! Having a premature baby has opened our eyes to the many challenges premature babies face everyday.
Our story is posted to the right under pages - The Story of Kennedy's Arrival - it is a bit of a mess because it was typed out in an e-mail to family and friends after her arrival and I have yet to edit it (which I should get to doing).
We have been lucky in that Kennedy did not have any major health issues in the nicu (she was considered mostly a feeder/grower), and to date has remained healthy, and is growing strong! We can only hope that this continues, however we are aware of the fact that as a preemie there could be issues. Just cross your fingers that she remains healthy and strong.
Please visit our team page,( March for Babies - Team Kennedy Anne ) we would love to have our family and friends there to support us in this walk, however if you cannot be there, any sponsorship of our walk and support of the March of Dimes goal would be greatly appreciated!!
Here is a short picture trip of our time in the nicu....
Our team is Team Kennedy Anne - naturally, as she is the reason we have wanted to do this! Having a premature baby has opened our eyes to the many challenges premature babies face everyday.
Our story is posted to the right under pages - The Story of Kennedy's Arrival - it is a bit of a mess because it was typed out in an e-mail to family and friends after her arrival and I have yet to edit it (which I should get to doing).
We have been lucky in that Kennedy did not have any major health issues in the nicu (she was considered mostly a feeder/grower), and to date has remained healthy, and is growing strong! We can only hope that this continues, however we are aware of the fact that as a preemie there could be issues. Just cross your fingers that she remains healthy and strong.
Please visit our team page,( March for Babies - Team Kennedy Anne ) we would love to have our family and friends there to support us in this walk, however if you cannot be there, any sponsorship of our walk and support of the March of Dimes goal would be greatly appreciated!!
Here is a short picture trip of our time in the nicu....
1 day old.
4 days old - you can see how small she is compared to Austin's Thumb
8 days old
Our little peanut at 9 days old in the NICU
16 days old - so close to coming home!
Look, no feeding tube!!
17 days old (12/3/09)
Learning the joys of her fingers - 20 days old
And finally.... after 22 days in the nicu -
GOING HOME!
We hope you all can support us and the March of Dimes!!
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