Depends how you define “preemie”. Most of these super-preemies end up severely disabled and never start real first grade (and in some cases not even a special ed first grade). Bigger preemies are usually physically small throughout their lives, but otherwise fine or with just mild physical impairments or learning disabilities. It’s amazing that this little girl is even alive, but she may not ever be a candidate for first grade, unfortunately. The fact that’s she almost 3 months past what should have been her birth date, and still can’t breathe unaided or swallow, suggests that she’s far from out of the woods physically. She does look quite alert though, which bodes well for her mental development.
This baby became a science experiment.
I agree—she’s far from out of the woods, but the picture of her and her parents gives a lot of hope for her future—bright eyes, and arms and legs waving around, and parents who desperately love her.
Every day of her life she has three things going for her - Her life, the joy and the love of her parents and ours.
LIFE is A BEAUTIFUL THING!!
Every day of her life she has three things going for her - Her life, the joy and the love of her parents and ours.
LIFE is A BEAUTIFUL THING!!