Earlybird of the Month

The premmie journey is filled with a range of emotions and unexpected hurdles, possibly one of the greatest life challenges a parent may face. During this journey it’s important to express your feelings, celebrate the little wins and get a bit of extra help from those around who best understands the journey you’re on.

Baby William looking gorgeous in his Earlybirds Organics Onesie

Nine weeks ago at the North Shore Private Hospital in Sydney, a gorgeous baby boy arrived a little earlier than expected to parents Alexandra and Daniel.

For Alex, her journey began with a premature amniotic fluid leak five weeks and four days before her due date.

Following the rupture in her amniotic fluid sac, her bub stayed in her tummy for four more days before baby William decided to join his parents, weighing just 1950 grams.

Baby Will spent the next three weeks in the hospital due to a complication and was being treated with phototherapy for jaundice.

In such a difficult period, the anxiety Alex and Daniel felt was only eased by the knowledge they were in the best hands possible, and the couple is grateful for all the help from the NICU staff, midwives, their paediatrician, and family and friends.

Alex is very grateful for all those who supported and helped their new family along the way and is especially thankful that her sister and parents were there for her, whether it was to be driven around, for food, or to make sure William’s big brother Thomas was taken care of.

For Alex, she remembers how special it was the first time she saw Thomas hold his little brother. Every memory, no matter how big or small is worth celebrating.

William is now nine weeks old and safely at home with his adoring parents.