Joey - The First 19 Months of a 22 week Preemie

The life of Joey for the first 19 months. Joey is a 22 week 6 day ( about 4 months early) premature baby. (Created: November 2008)

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[LaFamosaNicole]

This video touched my heart! I am amazed at this little guy!!!!!! This is truely a miracle!! My son was born premature, at 32 weeks gestation. Your little guy is sooo handsome and seems so happy!! Does he have any issues now from the prematurity? Thanks for sharing this!!! God bless you and your family!

[ZajSki]

Thank you (and everyone else) for your kind comments. Joey is doing great, much better than we ever expected or dreamed during his first year, but I do not believe there are any babies born this early that do not have some continuing issues. We are so blessed that every month his issues are fewer and fewer. He is very smart, very happy and a joy to be around.

[yourmomisafish]

wow....my son was born at 28 weeks and i remember how scared I was when he was born.....I am so glad he is doing so awesome and thank you for posting such an inspirational video!

[mad74mad]

he is precious! My siblings were born at 22 weeks, 1 day. My mom had triplets, 2 boys and 1 girl. Luke was 1lbs 1oz, Joshua was15.9 ounces, and Annalynn was 12 ounces. Luke passed away after just 10 days, Joshua passed after just 1 month, and Annalynn pulled through, she spent over 9 months in the NICU and came home on oxygen and a monitor. Annalynn started walking at 12 months (8 months adjusted). Today Annalynn is 18 months old and wearing 9 months clothes, but healthy as can be!

[0neInfiniteL0ve]

Grow, little Joey, GROW! You are such an amazing and heart melting miracle. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Blessings to you and your family <3

[CKonigmommy]

Thank you for posting! God is good! Praise Him for your miracle, I'm so happy for you. I lost my Eden Elisha when she was born 22wks 4days. The doctor said they could do nothing & wldn't unless she was 24wks (a week & 3days later he says they wld have tried to save her). We now have our rainbow baby (child born after loss). Judah is 4months old :) bless your Joey & your family!

[kxzzgirl]

In one word; AMAZING! Thank you for sharing! My doughter was born at 36 weeks and she was small (41 cm).

[olivialives]

This made me cry. I was a preterm baby but unlike your son my mum had me when she was 7 months pregnant.i was 4 lbs. Tour son is BEAUTIFUL STRONG and A SURVIVOR! Congrats! :)

[rexsuzanne]

Thanks for sharing your video, My Grandson was born at 24 weeks. God has blessed us also, and I will forever praise His Name!

[CiCiWithJoey]

he' s amazing!!!!

[demon310]

Seeing your son gives me hope. My son Dominic was just born a couple days ago at 22 weeks 2 days gestation. He weighed 1.367 lbs. I thank you for sharing your story, you give the rest of us much needed hope. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[WYOGFAMILY]

WOW, what a miracle for you and your family. I can't imagine what that little guy went though much less his parents...May you be continued to be blessed. You're in our prayers.

[stefansmom]

awesome video glad he is still doing great:) i was a premie myself and being 38 yrs old now well i was 3 months early..i was born in a catholic hospital that was run by the sisters of chariety here in halifax.. and well i'm doing great i have asthma but i have no issues other than that thank god.