Jackie G
- May 26, 2005 9:29 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Born and Raised in the Great Lakes State
Proud mom of Kimberly, 25 Weeker weighing 1 lb 15 oz.
She was born at Devos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids (lousy timing for travel!) and then transferred home to Beaumont in Royal Oak, MI. She is now 17 months old and doing fantastic!  -Jackie
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Becky Wolfe
- May 29, 2005 2:17 am
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Re: Born and Raised in the Great Lakes State
Hi Jackie,
I grew up in Grand Rapids and moved to the Detroit Metro area when I went to college. I've stayed and just moved from Sterling Heights to Canton.
My boys were born at 32 weeks (weighing 3lbs 9 oz and 4lbs 2 oz). They are now 9 months old and doing great too!
Becky
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HeidiG
- Jun 9, 2005 4:17 am
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Bo 36 wks Savanha 32.1wks Chance 33.3wks |
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In the heart of the thumb
Hi all i am heidi and i am here in the heart of the thumb. I have Bo who was born at 36 wks who will be 7 on june 26. ugh how time flies and savanha born at 32wks. who will be 7 months on the 14. and doing wonderfully.
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HeidiG
- Jun 17, 2005 7:00 pm
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Bo 36 wks Savanha 32.1wks Chance 33.3wks |
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Aundrea
- Jun 22, 2005 3:27 pm
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Grand Rapids, too!
Hello...my son Braeden was born at 32 weeks and 4 days, weighing only 3lbs 2oz, at DeVos Children's Hospital. He is now 2.5 years old and doing exceptionally well. He shows no outward signs of being a preemie, except he is a little bit smaller then the other children. But he is a fighter and keeps up with the others.
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Henrys_Mommy (Mar 3, 2006 2:26 am)
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Jackie Norman
- Jun 27, 2005 11:08 pm
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St Clair River Rat...
I was born in Royal Oak and grew up on the River. I now live outside of Mt Clemens and am the proud mother of Matthew. My 34 wker <will be 5 months on Thursday>!
My little sister lives in GR now, that is so weird!
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Jill Lear
- Jul 18, 2005 3:04 pm
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Metro Detroit Area Mom
Hi
I live in Armada. My daughter, Hattie Ann was born at 27 weeks weighing 2 lbs. 13 oz. She lived for 39 days at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. I have 2 living children both full-term, one after many, many weeks of bedrest. I am currently 15 weeks pregnant and the dr has already told me to start slowing down.
I would love to get involved with other Michigan moms to help make a difference.
Jill
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Julianna's mom
- Aug 25, 2005 7:33 am
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Replying to:
HeidiG (Jun 17, 2005 7:00 pm)
Calling all michigan mom's: I am trying to complete a board of commited to prematurity and the effect of it...
Re: Calling all michigan mom's
Hi there,
I would love to join the fight! As a mom of a 33 weeker who just turned 1 in july, I'm ready to help as much as I can. I'm way up in the U.P. and we don't really have any MOD events here. Please keep me posted!
Marie 
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Charlie's Mom (Mar 16, 2006 2:49 pm)
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uschica
- Aug 28, 2005 7:22 pm
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Catarina 25 wkr 1 lb 2 oz
I'd like to join in on the efforts. Keep us posted. Time is limited. She is 5 months young today and weighs approx. 7.5 lbs.
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HeidiG
- Sep 6, 2005 2:39 am
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Bo 36 wks Savanha 32.1wks Chance 33.3wks |
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better late than never
Hi all, I am so sorry that it took so long to respond but due to my habit of march of dimes. I ended up getting a full time job to support my efforts. I am still dealing with the paper work and have found some wonderful support. And i have found my efforts have not went unheard you just have to keep on everyone. So i would love any info or interest you have it is very much a neccesity. If you still are interested please let me know I am still getting though all the legals. You can e-mail me at h_gierman@yahoo.com. and i am so sorry for the delay.
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Kena
- Oct 21, 2005 8:05 am
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Arianna Joy, former 26 weeker, now 6 yrs old! Dominic John, 36 wks |
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U of M Healthwalk Event
If you don't have plans for Prematurity Awareness Day, Tues., Nov. 15, 2005 the U of M is sponsoring a Healthwalk event and will go from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's not a marathon walk, but actually an information "walk" around the Hospital. There will be different booths with information on prematurity. You can get more information from the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter at: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan/4259_9440.asp I've volunteered to help; If you don't want to actually participate, please consider attending. LaKena
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Jackie G
- Oct 25, 2005 9:24 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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PAD day - see you there!
LaKena -
My daughter Kimberly and I will be at the Health Fair as well. I look forward to meeting you in person!
See you there!
Jackie
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Kena (Nov 4, 2005 4:03 am)
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Kena
- Nov 4, 2005 4:03 am
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Arianna Joy, former 26 weeker, now 6 yrs old! Dominic John, 36 wks |
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Replying to:
Jackie G (Oct 25, 2005 9:24 pm)
PAD day - see you there!: LaKena -
My daughter Kimberly and I will be at the Health Fair...
Re: PAD day - see you there!
Can't wait! I'm so excited!
See you there!
Kena
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Janell0805
- Nov 9, 2005 12:52 am
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PAD
I will be at the Healthwalk as well because well i live here at the hospital *ok not really LIVE here* but you know what i mean.For those of you reading this for the first time my son is in the NICU at UofM so I am here everday. Kena can't wait to see you again! Hope Ari is doing good!!!
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Janell0805
- Nov 9, 2005 12:55 am
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Replying to:
HeidiG (Jun 17, 2005 7:00 pm)
Calling all michigan mom's: I am trying to complete a board of commited to prematurity and the effect of it...
Re: Calling all michigan mom's
I live in michigan and im interested in helping!! Email me at janell_2@hotmail.com I would love to help and do whatever it takes. Prematurity is something i rarely heard about until now. I think that publicizing it is a great idea!
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JORDAN'S MOM JENNIFER
- Nov 8, 2005 8:46 pm
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HELLO I'M NEW HERE MY SON JORDAN WAS 8 WEEKS TO SOON AT PETOSKEY HOSPITAL I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE WAS FROM AROUND THERE? JENJOHN@NMO.NET
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Allison1
- Dec 12, 2005 9:55 pm
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Hello!!!
Hi I am from Downriver Detroit, but live in Sault Ste. MArie in the U.P. currently. I would love to help with anything going on in my area. I had my boy-Ryan James at 33 weeks and he was stillborn 
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Julianna's mom
- Dec 15, 2005 12:30 am
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Hi,
I'm also in the Sault! If you would like to talk sometime let me know!
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Henrys_Mommy
- Mar 3, 2006 2:26 am
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Replying to:
Aundrea (Jun 22, 2005 3:27 pm)
Grand Rapids, too!: Hello...my son Braeden was born at 32 weeks and 4 days, weighing only 3lbs 2oz, at DeVos...
Re: Grand Rapids, too!
My son was at DeVos too. He was born at 33 weeks. The people at DeVos Childern's Hospital are great they treat you just like their family.
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Charlie's Mom
- Mar 16, 2006 2:44 pm
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Almost a year
My beautiful son is almost a year old now and lately I find myself thinking a lot about his time in the hospital and I thank God that he is so perfect now.
I would really like to get involved with the fight to stop prematurity.
I live in the Metro Detroit area, does anyone know how I can get involved?
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Jackie G (Mar 18, 2006 2:13 pm)
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Charlie's Mom
- Mar 16, 2006 2:49 pm
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Replying to:
Julianna's mom (Aug 25, 2005 7:33 am)
Re: Calling all michigan mom's: Hi there,
I would love to join the fight! As a mom...
Re: Calling all michigan mom's
What can I do?
I my preemie is turning one in May, and I would love to help!!!
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Jackie G
- Mar 18, 2006 2:13 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Replying to:
Charlie's Mom (Mar 16, 2006 2:44 pm)
Almost a year: My beautiful son is almost a year old now and lately I find myself thinking a lot...
Re: Almost a year
Hi Charlie's Mom!
I also live in the Detroit area but in the NW suburbs (West Bloomfield in particular). I have gotten a little involved with the March of Dimes in the last two year and I am really enjoying it. Right now I am helping to coordinate family teams at the WalkAmerica in Milford and I participated in the Health Walk on Prematurity Awareness Day in U of M's Mott's Children's Hospital.
I know the main headquarters in Michigan is in Southfield and you can call them for volunteer opportunities. You can also just go to the MOD website and look for your local chapter which will list events you can participate in. Just a couple of thoughts!
Congratulations on Charlie! And I hope he has a great first Birthday!
-Jackie
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HeidiG
- Mar 20, 2006 11:09 pm
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Bo 36 wks Savanha 32.1wks Chance 33.3wks |
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Hi Charlies mom
Congratulations and what a great milestone. There are lots of things you can do. As Jackie said it is always great to contact the march of dimes office I also volunteer for my local office. I have also got involved locally I live in a rural area where not alot of people are aware of the march of dimes efforts. I also donate gift baskets and items to the nicu my daughter was born at and also in my local community when I hear of a mom of a preemie we are working on making more connections easier for moms of preemies. Currently we have a couple programs being added to our county. I also am still in the developement stage of a non profit organization I am starting. It is going slow but steady. And I am sure it will be well worth all the work it is taking. I hope this may give you some ideas. Just doing even one thing is a great help to everyone.
Heidi
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Jackie G
- Sep 3, 2006 5:27 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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For anyone who checks in here and is near the Novi, MI area...(and no this is not an advertisement - keep reading!)
If you are looking for a place to eat try Carrabba's Italian Grill on Novi Rd just North of I-96. For the last two years the owner has supplied lunch after WalkAmerica for all the walkers at the Kensington Metropark walk in Milford. He donates all the food (mmm....ceasar salad, chicken marsala, etc....) and has his staff volunteer to cook and serve everything. It is so nice of him and so much better than the typical hot dog and pizza at some of the other walks! My husband and I like to eat there as often as we can just to show him our support. Not to mention they have great food!
Anyway, I just realized I should pass that along in case anyone else wants to give them their business knowing the owner supports the MOD!
-Jackie
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mommybabycakes
- May 31, 2007 2:53 pm
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Ace Michael
Hello. My name is Miranda and i am looking for preemie moms in Michigan to share my story with and I would love to here theirs. My son, Ace Michael, was born at 32wks and is now eight days old. So hello to all and hope to hear back!
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Jackie G (May 31, 2007 8:21 pm)
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Jackie G
- May 31, 2007 8:21 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Replying to:
mommybabycakes (May 31, 2007 2:53 pm)
Ace Michael: Hello. My name is Miranda and i am looking for preemie moms in Michigan to share my story...
Re: Ace Michael
Hi Miranda! Welcome to Share!!!!
My name is Jackie and I am the mom to a now-3.5-yr-old 25 week girl and a 14 mth old full term baby boy.
My daughter was born in Grand Rapids as I was out of town visiting family when she was born but we live in West Bloomfield.
Congratulations on your little miracle, Ace! I hope all is doing well for Ace and yourself and that you nicu stay is short and uneventful. What hospital is your little guy at?
****************** Ok I just saw your other post in the "New Here?" discussion and wanted to tell you that Kimberly spent 6 weeks at Devos Children's Hospital and they were phenomenal!! Some of the nicest, most dedicated people I have ever met (for the most part anyway - one nurse was kind of annoying but I don't remember her name). If you have to be in a NICU I truly believe that is the one to be at!
-Jackie
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danielledoyle96
- Aug 17, 2009 5:06 pm
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Jackie G
- Aug 18, 2009 1:08 am
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Replying to:
danielledoyle96 (Aug 17, 2009 5:06 pm)
Re: Ace Michael: My daughter was born at 30 wks she is now 32 wks and it scares me to...
Re: Ace Michael
Hi! Welcome to Share.
I'm so sorry you are having to go down the preemie road.... I've been there and it is a rough road to travel. But don't lose hope, chances are things will work out just fine and your daughter will be a happy healthy little girl.
Where in michigan are you? I'm in the Detroit area but I grew up in Grand Rapids.
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Stevensmommy
- Aug 18, 2009 12:52 pm
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mommy to Adrian, Chloe, and Jonathan (all full term), and Steven born at 30.2 weeks |
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danielledoyle96 (Aug 17, 2009 5:06 pm)
Re: Ace Michael: My daughter was born at 30 wks she is now 32 wks and it scares me to...
for danielle
Hi,
My name is Lisa, and Last year 8-9-08 I gave birth to a 30 weeker also. The NICU can be a really scary place, but they take really good care of you precious baby. I know it does not seem to you like she is making progress, but I can tell you she is. Babies all lose some weight before they start gaining and preemies are no different, so even though she only wieghs 1 oz more than she did at birth, she is gaining weight which is a very good thing. The heart rate issue is one that alot of preemies have. my son's heart rate would do the same thing. They gave him caffine to help keep his heart rate up. My son is now a happy healthy 1yr old who is trying to walk. Right now I know it is so hard to have your baby away from you, but a yr from now when she is eating her birthday cake, the NICU will be just a memory, a small blip in time that you had to face. Where are you in Michigan/ I am in Roseville. If you ever need to talk do not hesitate to email me lisakey25@yahoo.com and I can give you my #...one other thing, through this website you can get a book called Preemies, it is a great book to help answer a ton of questions...I found it very helpful. The NICU where your baby is at might have it also.
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danielledoyle96
- Aug 18, 2009 4:18 pm
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Re: Ace Michael
am in the lapeer area moving back to detroit area soon after the baby is out and home
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Sharlene+2
- Aug 31, 2009 3:42 pm
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Mom to Taylor (14) and ^George Daniel^ |
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Replying to:
danielledoyle96 (Aug 17, 2009 5:06 pm)
Re: Ace Michael: My daughter was born at 30 wks she is now 32 wks and it scares me to...
Re: Ace Michael
Danielle,
I am so sorry for all you're having to go through with your little girl! The NICU is scary and so many have been there.
I see that you're in the Lapeer area. I was born and raised in Lapeer and had both of my kids there. I would love to talk to you more and offer you more local assistance until you get back to Detroit. Please e-mail me so we can talk more. I will e-mail you through your share link my e-mail address. I have a lot of friends back in Lapeer (I currently do not live there anymore) who have been in your position and I know a lot of the Lapeer staff (if that's where you are) as my mom worked there for almost 20 years!!
Hold her close and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Share is a place where you can feel safe to share your story, ask for help, and get the support you need. The compassion given here is beyond compare and you're never alone here.
Hugs!!
Sharlene
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