Our precious Colton
As told by mum, Amy In February we discovered we were pregnant for the fourth time. It shocked our world after 3 miscarriages, 5 years since our last pregnancy and 10 years of waiting. Week by week, our child proved to be a survivor. We should of known, because he...
Noah – our surgical neonatal baby
As told by mum, Lisa We found out we were pregnant with our second baby, Noah on Christmas Day 2018. After a year of fertility issues (PCOS), we got a positive pregnancy test. We were so excited to be having another baby and for our first child, Liam, to have a...
A rollercoaster of emotions
As told by a very brave ex NICU mum On the 28th March 2019, my husband and I went to our routine check up with my obstetrician which we had to have as I have pre existing health issues which could cause complications throughout pregnancy. For a few weeks now been...
Hapū with Arlie – our 26 weeker
As told by mum, Christie, Hapū with my third baby everything was just like the times before. We were busy working, looking after our two year old and four year old, and building our first home. I had a day off work to take my kids to get their vaccines and as I was...
The Brown Familys neonatal journey
As told by mum, Kara Our NICU journey started on Monday 8th October 2018 10am, we welcomed Bentley Andrew Brown into our would who was delivered by C-section at 34weeks gestation weighing 2200grams. I was given 3 days to prepare for the early delivery after being...
My two prems
As told by mum Molly It all started on the 23rd of September 2018. I rang my midwife as I wasn't feeling quite right. I went into the hospital and there she did a urine test which showed I had very high protein. They also took blood which was not easy for them as...
Tiny Cuddles
The Neonatal Trust are proud to be supported by the team at Mediaworks Foundation and The Breeze during the Month of Neonatal November. The campaign, Tiny Cuddles, will enable us to purchase much needed La-Z-Boy chairs for the Wellington and Lower Hutt neonatal...
Lincolns speedy delivery
As told by mum Maegan. I never knew much about neonatal units or anything! My work mate went through it but I never looked into it until one day at 25 weeks gestation I went to the midwife with pain and soon found out I was fully dilated. The midwife said a...
Atlas – Our much wanted miracle baby
As told by mum, Courtney Our story started years ago when we started first trying for a baby. Like most couples we thought we would fall pregnant straight away. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case, so we started hormone therapy. Again after many rounds of treatment...
Have a Heart this Christmas with Mojo
Check out these delicious cookies, perfectly timed for Christmas! You'll have seen the 'Have a Heart' cookies in previous years sold in Mojo cafes in pink, purple and blue colouring, however this year, the team have changed things up a bit to create something a...
