March of Dimes Walk

The March of Dimes has been conducting research for the health of babies for many years. Lots of the new, innovative things that were done while the babies were in the NICU was the direct result of the March of Dimes.

Shayla R. took care of the babies every Thursday-Saturday night while they were in the hospital. She was the babies' main night nurse, just like Nurse Brandy was for the daytime. Shayla is participating in a March of Dimes walk in April, and she asked if she could post a picture of her and Avery on her walk homepage! The link to Shayla's website is:

http://www.marchforbabies.org/shayshayrum

If you are able to donate, I know Shayla would greatly appreciate it! She is a wonderful person and nurse. Also, all of the money raised goes to the March of Dimes as they continue to look for new ways to help infants. To put it all in perspective: Did you know that President Kennedy had a premature baby that died? The baby was about 4 pounds at birth and had lung distress. He only lived for two days. So, in 1967 a baby couldn't be saved, yet lung distress is a common problem for preemies, and one that is easily overcome.

Here are some more pictures! (Avery grabbling my empty coffee cup...Adam clowning around...Dad with babies)