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"Finally being able to hold six-week-old, 2 pound Macy (25 weeker) skin-to-skin was the best feeling I have ever had.  With the impersonal feelings of the NICU and all the other people taking care of her, the skin-to-skin contact made a huge difference in my finally beginning to feel like her mother."  Christi
Macy being Roo'd by her Daddy, Peter
"Sarah was just about 2 pounds and 4 weeks old when we were able to Kangaroo for the first time.  I was very nervous at first; wondering if I would do it 'right'.  But once Sarah's head lay upon my chest, I was in Heaven."  Debbie
Debbie snuggles with Sarah
Baby Kylee Rae being Kangarooed
by her dad, Steve
"The first time I held Ryan to my chest I couldn't speak.  The nurse was concerned and asked if I was OK.  When I finally was able to speak I said, 'I feel like my heart is going to burst!'.  After having lost one son (angel Rory) and never being able to hold him again, I just didn't want to let Ryan go!" Theresa
Terry and Ryan enjoying some bonding time
"My son, Gavin, was born at 24 weeks weighing 1lb 6ozs.  When Gavin was 2 weeks old he was stable enough to try Kangaroo Care.  I sat very still in the rocker and felt his tiny body mold against mine.  I felt like we were one again." Marguerite
Adam and Marguerite with their tiny miracle
"I remember my whole life being centered on when I could next Kangaroo Kate.  I would be in Heaven the whole rest of the day after we had our 'cuddle'.  It felt so right.  When I was holding her I would tell her...'when we go home we are going to do everything like this...' and we did!  Hilary
Mommy and Daddy Kangarooing baby Kate
"Jaiden was born at 28 weeks weighing 905 grams.  One day a nurse told me about Kangaroo Care and I jumped at the opportunity to hold and carress my son.  As soon as he was placed on my chest his saturation levels shot through the roof, his heart rate stablized incredibly and he maintained his body temperature extremely well."  Pat
Jaiden getting a hug from mommy
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