March of Dimes

Hi stranger!

So as Ella's birthday fast approaches, I'm reminded of a yearly event sponsored by the March of Dimes: The NICU Day of Gratitude. It's a day where NICU families and staff reunite to see how far the babies have come. Last year, it was held about a week after Ella's birth. It was comforting for me to meet some of the families who had already endured the experience I was yet to face.

I'm sure you already know about the work of The March of Dimes. If not, I've added a handy link at the top of this page. And I've also posted a brief synopsis of Ella's story on the site as part of a nationwide "quilt." If you follow the link, you'll be able to search for her and to leave comments.

NOTE: I don't know if her story's up just quite yet, so please check back. It might need to go through official channels first. In the meantime, click around and read some of the other babies' stories. You'll see how special Ella really is in this world.