I have been trotting on this path long enough to know that guilt will suck the life force out of you faster than anything. Keeping this in mind, I tend not to spend time in a pit of guilt when it comes to our beautifully complex daughter. However, every so often, there is one question that still finds its way […]
HIE mom Becky Kerrins shares her story of how she embarked on her latest journey, Healing in Motion, and what it means to see other parents joining her. ——————————————- I got the idea for healing in motion one day while in kickboxing. I was thinking: how can I make my workouts more meaningful and keep myself motivated? I have been […]
For many of our families, the cooling process is one of the first steps of their HIE journey. That time, hours after birth or the injury of your little one, is very uncertain and filled with questions. Several months ago, Dr. Pia Wintermark, a neonatologist and researcher at Montreal Children’s Hospital in Canada, came to Hope for HIE with a […]
What is this? The “HIE Roller” is a coveted title that is earned. Hope for HIE started a fundraising competition, and whoever raises the most money in one year receives a prize package and the title of HIE Roller. Rules of the Game The rules are simple: Whoever raises the most money on behalf of Hope for HIE between Sept. […]
My HIE survivor (now angel) was Aafiyah, which in Arabic means health. My uterus and bladder ruptured during labor, which resulted in her severe HIE. She was born not breathing, and doctors quickly revived. I remember kissing her before she was rushed off to the NICU, and then I was put to sleep for the remainder of my surgery. The […]
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