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"I was afraid at first, so Curtis stepped in and did the first Kangarooing.  They were so snuggly together, and Milo was always able to stay outside of his isolette for longer periods of time when one of us was Kangarooing.  It was just as important for my husband and I to Kangaroo with him as it was for Milo.  It helped us to feel like parents!" Shelly
Daddy and Milo
"Because TJ was born sooo early (24 weeks) it was a month before I could hold him.  The first time I did Kangaroo Care I was very nervous/excited/scared.  I was so afraid of hurting him - his birth bruises were just disappearing.  Once we got settled in, though, it was wonderful!  It was the first time I felt like I was 'mothering' him."  Martha
Martha and Joe
with baby TJ
TJ today
"Megan was born at 27 weeks, 6 days.  She weighed 2lbs 8ozs at birth.  I Kangarooed the first time when she was four days old.  It was the first time since my labor began that I felt happy!"  Nancy
Nancy and Dave
Kangarooing Megan
"The first time I Kangarooed Jared he was 4 weeks old and a little under two pounds.  It was the most wonderful feeling to hold him for the first time.  It was two days before my birthday so it was the best present I could have ever received."  Julie
Julie and Jared -
together for the first time
"Our daughter, Grace, was born on October 30, 1997.  She weighed 1lb 4ozs.  At first it feels awkward to adjust the vent tubes and to place your bare infant upon your chest.  But once you are settled in with your infant's heart beating against your chest, there is peace."  Laura
Glen and Laura
snuggling with Grace
"Owen spent 9 days on the vent and even for a few more days after that no one suggested Kangaroo Care until one of our favorite nurses asked if we'd like to.  Of course, we were more than receptive and in Barry's picture, he looked up at me with tears in his eyes and said "Now I know what I was put on this earth for."  Barry and I took turns at Kangaroo Care and even argued over who's turn was next." Rosemary
Rosemary and Barry
Kangaroo Owen
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