Lera

Child's Birth Year
2025

State/Province/Territory
Michigan

NICU Hospital for my journey
Up health system, Marquette

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Our sweet girl Lera Mae, our little NICU graduate. 💕

You came into this world so tiny, yet so incredibly strong. From the very beginning, you showed everyone just how much of a fighter you were. The NICU days were some of the hardest days of our lives, filled with fear, prayers, and hope. But through every obstacle, you kept proving that you were meant for amazing things.

Now look at you — growing bigger, smiling brighter, and showing us every single day just how strong and beautiful you are. Watching you overcome so much in your first year has been the greatest blessing.

Lera Mae, you are our miracle, our fighter, and our biggest blessing.

What makes you proud of your NICU graduate?
What makes me most proud of Lera Mae is her strength. 💕

From the very beginning, she showed everyone what a fighter she is. No matter how small she was or how hard the NICU days felt, she never stopped pushing through. Watching her grow, learn new things, smile bigger every day, and hit milestones that once felt so far away fills me with so much pride.

I’m proud of the way she lights up every room with her happiness, how curious and smart she already is, and how much love she brings into our lives. Most of all, I’m proud to be her mama and to watch her become the amazing little girl she’s meant to be. ✨

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
5 lb 6 oz

Weeks Gestation
36 weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Number of Days, Months, or Years)
7 days