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Low Birth Weight Stories

The people below have been kind enough to share their stories. If you have a story you would like to share through this website, we would be very happy to add it. Please send your story to contact@lbwinfo.ca



 
Mommy holding tiny Garrett's foot. Garret was born at 23 weeks gestation weighing 1lbs. 3ozs.
Garrett is 2 months old and has doubled his weight! Plenty big enough to give a hug of his own.

Elizabeth's Story
20-month-old toddler
 
Stephanie
SAH Mom of Matthew (May 17th, 1996) and Meghan & Ashley (May 15th, 1997)
 
Anita Paradis
Orléans, Ontario, Mother of four
 
Alexander's Story
6-year-old
 
Julie
Mother of 3 --Josh 4 1/2, Kallen 22 months, Liam 22 months
 

 
 
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