Meet Asher - Born at 22 weeks, 0 days, he weighed 14.6 oz and was 10.4 in. long. After 197 days in the NICU, he went home 2 weeks ago. This warrior overcame bilateral grade 3&4 brain bleeds, VP shunt placement, ROP, g-tube surgery & more. He’s a happy guy, smiling & cooing!

This happened in co-founder Amy Melissa’s hometown. 💙

Gracelynn & Mayleigh 😍😍 Born at 22 weeks 3 days & 23 weeks 1 lb 1 oz & 1 lb 6 oz Mom said: We are at Iowa & they are amazing. I was sent there at 21 weeks and 4 days after my cerclage started to fail and they thought I’d have them that night and they were still willing to try.

Riley 💓 Born at 22 weeks 5 days weighing 1 lb 2 oz. She has fought in the NICU 9 months & discussions about home are finally happening. Battled brain bleeds, NEC, ROP & laser eye surgery, BPD, Rhinovirusx3, large PDA, sepsis, hernia, MRSA. She now has a g-button & trach.

Ronaldo Nataneal 💫 I made my way into this world at only 22 weeks 4 days weighing 1 lb 3 oz. Though it was a dramatic entrance, I nailed it. I can’t wait to go home with mommy and daddy, but for now I am still in the NICU and my nurses take amazing care of me. #twentytwomatters

Miss Alivia Jade aka “Livi” 💚 Born at 23 weeks 4 days Weighing 1 lb 15 oz Livi spent 104 days in the NICU, graduating as her hospital’s first exclusively breastfed baby born under 28 weeks gestation. She is now a feisty 3 year old with no residual effects from her prematurity.

Mateo 💜 born at 22 weeks 3 days, weighing 1 pound 3 ounces, 12 inches long. Almost the exact size of a bottle of soda! He is now a healthy little boy who enjoys food and loves to play. #TwentyTwoMatters

Bojana Stankovic wrote: Happy World Prematurity Day! Born at 22 weeks 6 days, you still don't stop to surprise me & make me proud of being your mom! Every day you show us how strong & feisty you are! Daddy & I 💜 you more than words can describe!

Olivia was born at 22+5. Her twin brother, Mark, was able to hang on for 13 more days before being born. Olivia ended up with a trach after 2 failed extubations. But she is developmentally on track for her adjusted age & is the happiest little girl; full of life #TwentyTwoMatters

This handsome little fella is Luca 😍 Born at 22 weeks weighing 1 lb 4 oz He is a surviving twin & has overcome so much including bilateral grade 3 brain bleeds. He is now 4 years old & just started preschool. He has been diagnosed with mild autism but continues to defy the odds.

Emerson 💓 born at 22 weeks 6 days weighing 1 lb 3 oz. and 11 inches long. She is now 37 weeks 3 days and still in the NICU fighting to go home soon. She now weighs 5 lbs 9 oz. Read more of her story on our TwentyTwo Matters Facebook or Instgram!

Meet sweet Grayson 💙 Born at 22 weeks 2 days at 1 lb 2 oz & 11 in long. Born August 11th, his original due date is still 2 weeks away! He is in the NICU progressing and doing well.

Spencer & Christian, born at 23 weeks 1 day weighing 1 lb 4 oz and 1 lb 6 oz. They are now 4 years old and thriving.

Abi Peterson wrote: This is my precious baby girl Tatiana Lucille. She was born on Monday (Nov 29th) at 22w2d. Weighing 1lb1oz sadly her twin sister Tabitha was stillborn — please pray for sweet baby girls NICU stay!

Kennedi was born at 22 weeks 2 days weighing only 11 OUNCES (312 GRAMS) She spent 160 days in the NICU and came home in September. She is THRIVING with no health issues besides being on low flow oxygen, which she will grow out of. #TwentyTwoMatters

⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ Lahmaia was born at 22 weeks 0 days weighing 14.5 oz (the exact size of cofounder Kayla’s daughter Luna.) Her mama, April, begged for interventions as Lahmaia fought for over 3.5 hrs without help. April was never told a hospital 1 hr away helps at 22 weeks.

As we celebrate MLK day it is important to note that extremely significant racial disparities still exist in maternal and infant healthcare. WOC are 50% more likely to face preterm birth. Change requires awareness and awareness requires enough people standing up for what’s right.

Join us in 3 hours on TwentyTwo Matters Facebook Live as we discuss all things PPROM.

INCREDIBLE information on PPROM prior to 24 weeks in this July 2022 study out of Israel. nature.com/articles/s4159… Please retweet and spread knowledge that these babies CAN survive & thrive when given a chance. It is crucial for parents to receive accurate, up-to-date info!