I owe my life, two of my pregnancies and the lives of three of my children to the funding and research behind the March of Dimes.
Nothing like starting a post with a little drama huh?
But it is true.
I had two extremely difficult pregnancies that involved bedrest and hospital stays and expert physicians with the training and knowledge they needed, to know when to get my babies out and what could happen to my body and their little lives, if they did not.
The March of Dimes has been fighting for healthy pregnancies, healthy babies and happy families since 1938. They have made pregnancies longer, NICU stays shorter and given many, many lives a chance who may not have had one otherwise.
Our family has been through a bit of everything but there is no other cause, no other mission more important to me than that of the March of Dimes.
Every year, along with a team of amazing family and friends, we walk in the March for Babies and fundraise our butts off, because it’s the least we can do.
If you notice over there in my sidebar I am still hoping to reach my goal this year and would love a donation —–>
BUT… best part coming…
I have one more opportunity to raise even more.
Parenting for Dummies is hosting a contest sponsored by Moments in Frames.
The two blog posts with the most comments will win $250 from Moments in Frames towards the charity of their choice.
So please, please, please comment. You can tell me about your connection to the March of Dimes or your new dog or your bowling score, I don’t care. Just leave me a comment so I can win $250 to give to the March of Dimes… a small gift for all they have given me.
Only one comment counts per commenter. Thank you so much!!
I am participating in a blogging promotion sponsored by Moments in Frames to help raise money for March of Dimes. Please help us reach our goal by leaving a comment. Each comment you leave me could earn $1 (up to $250) for March of Dimes.
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I'm Jessica, 30-something mom to five, four in my arms and one in my heart.
Such Ana amazing organization that has saved and fought for so many babies. Good luck Jessica!
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The only good thing about losing your child(ren) is being able to reach out and help others in their name. So proud of you for doing this!! HUGS!
What a beautiful blog.Good luck with your mission!!
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I know you’re going to reach your goal! Good luck with this contest!
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You are so awesome! What a great way to give back.
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You’re a great example of someone who GIVES BACK!! Keep it up!
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Happy to leave a comment for such a good cause. My E says hello. She was the tiniest of my trio at 3lbs10oz. Born at 32w5d she was the second home in 15 days. If she hadn’t failed the carseat test, she’d have been home before 2w. Hope you win!
The easiest thing I’ve had to do all day
Happy to help!! Good luck Jessica!
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I will walk with you every year to raise $$ for the March of Dimes, and to honor the lives, and to keep the memory of all my grandchildren
That picture is beautiful. I hope you win!!
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You got it! Finally remembered to make my donation, too!
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Thank you so much Branson!
I wish I could comment more than once!!
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Me too
Best of luck to you with your fundraising!
I so hope you win this. I’m sharing!!
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Thank you so much!
I agree with mommakiss – so hope you win this! March of Dimes is such a fantastic organization. Best of luck!
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Love the picture. Happy to support you Love Dad
What a wonderful contest! Good luck!!
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Hoping you win!!
Good Luck! Crossing my fingers for you!
My firstborn was a surprise 34 week premie. We had no indications on anything other than a normal pregnancy, other than the OB freaking out because the baby was estimated at 7 lbs 2 days before my water broke. Since my second dd was 9 lbs 12 oz at full term, (dd1 was 6 lbs 10 oz at 34+5) I believe we just grow them big at our house.
March of dimes does great work!
Hope you get the money. Good luck!
Best of luck in the contest. March of Dimes is truly wonderful!
Good luck. Hope you win!
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Great cause. I will pass it on. Hope you win!
This is great! MOD is a great organization & I hope you win!
Happy to walk with The Watson Walkers to support the March of Dimes in memory of Hadley Jane Watson.
Great cause. Good luck to you!
I hope you win!
Thank you, Jessica, for all you do for the babies!!!
Go Jessica!!!! Thanks for helping the babies!!
Everybody, help the babies!!
Good luck! MOD is fantastic!
“And through the fire and flames, you lead”
A wonderful organization that is special for me and my girls too. Good luck!
Oh, I hope you win! This is the first year that I haven’t done any fundraising for March of Dimes in a long time, due to life circumstances. I am not in a position to donate but I hope I can help by commenting! Best of luck to you. =)
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Love MOD!!!
Good luck! A great organization.
I am not a mom, but I have been following your story and you and your children for a while. They are adorable and your cause is good. Good luck!
Such an amazing cause. I hope you win this. Best of luck!
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Happy to help support you and your cause!!
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What a wonderful reminder about The March of Dimes and all they do. Thank you and good luck!
When I was in my 20′s, I walked on my employer’s March of Dimes team. I was young, fairly dumb, and had no idea how truly important their work is. Still, the night before the walk, I’d go out to the bars with my girlfriends. We’d ask every guy in the bar to donate rather than buy us a drink. Every year, I was able to raise hundreds of dollars donated by drunk men. Which, now that I think about it, is hilarious. At the time, it just felt good.
I’m more than happy to comment and spread the word.
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That is an awesome way to spend a night out.
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Great cause. Good luck meeting your goal!
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Love this! I hope you win! I know how much this means to you!!
A great cause and a great mom!
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My bowling score is really bad. My 6 year old beats me every time
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good luck! i have had 5 born way to soon. i would love to see an end to premature birth.
i was a preemie & spent 7 days in the nicu. thank you for supporting mod.
I have no ties other than doing fundraising as a kid. Wish you luck with this!
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Good luck, Jessica! It’s certainly a worthy cause. I really hope you make your goal this year and win the prize to boot!
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Here is your comment. I don’t have much to say today. Just hope you win.
Good Luck! Great cause.
i would love for premature births to be a thing of the past. that way know one would ever have to know the pain of losing a little like that. like my daughter has 5 times
i would love for premature births to be a thing of the past. that way know one would ever have to know the pain of losing a little like that. my daughter has five time.
I wish we could comment more than once. I’d sit here all day.
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Good luck!
My family and I will be walking in our local March of Dimes walk next Sunday, in memory of my friends daughter. I love this charity, best of luck in winning the contest!
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My husband and I have no children of our own yet, but I know his mother suffered through 3 miscarriages and lives to support the March of Dimes. You’re an amazing woman, best of luck to you!!
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Oh I hope you reach your goal this year!!
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I support March of Dimes b/c of the babies in our extended family who were born prematurely. I didn’t know how common it was and those babies deserve every chance.
Best of luck meeting your goals, Jessica.
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Good luck to you and a big thank you for your efforts.
Good luck to you, Jessica. You have been blessed with such a beautiful family.
Supporting the March of Dimes
Good Luck, Jessica and family!
Love you…
I haven’t heard about the event March for Babies before, but I really like the spirit of an event like this. And of course I hope you’ll win the blog contest and you’ll have the most comments on your post!
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Great work March of Dimes. My mom use to go door to door collecting for MOD back in the 60′s. Thank you for making a difference in so many little lives and the families who love them.
You are the strongest mom I’ve ever “met”. You have inspired me so much as a first-time mom and I wish your family nothing but happiness and God’s blessings.
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I hope to walk someday too…hope you win!!!! xoxoxo
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What a wonderful cause. Good luck to you!
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I’m happy to post for this cause, Jessica. Good luck!
Of course I’ll write a comment!
Good luck! Happy to support you.
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wishing you so much luck Jessica!! you’re a rockstar momma, and I hope you hit your goal – you are amazing!! xo
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Good luck!!!
Just popped over from Alison’s blog (mama wants this) to contribute a comment. What a wonderful organization and you are giving my heart warm fuzzies. From another Jessica in KS
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You have very great ideas, I’m glad to stop on your blog and learn so many things about it… I do appreciate this simple but worthy. It motivates me to do the rest effectively…
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Yay!
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I hope you reach your goal & that you win the comment contest! We will always walk & support the March of Dimes too. Take care.
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Hi Jessica – I am visiting from Mama Wants This because she mentioned your cause and your goal. You are doing a wonderful thing! Best of luck!
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Leaving you a comment hoping you win the contest, my friend!
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My son came out healthy…but my heart broke when we walked past all the strained worried faces by the NIcU. I felt guilty for walking past them.
I’ll never forget that.
It makes you so thankful for every chubby ounce of health your baby has.
Good luck Jessica. So proud of you for all the drive you have for this cause xoxo
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I love that you are doing this! What a wonderful project!
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If only I could comment again and again just to reach the 250 comments you need. I hope the goodness for you and your family. God is with you. Always.
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We made homemade play doh yesterday while I pretended I was all crafty and put together like you.
Buy really I was in my pajamas and Alex broke a wine glass and I almost burned the play doh.
In ye end it turned out pretty well. Now I just have to hide the play doh so it doesn’t end up in my carpet
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Um, that sounds exactly like what happens to me. Did you read my fb status about getting my head lodged under my laundry organizer? Just call me Martha.
Wonderful organization–Good luck to you!
I support MARCH OF DIMES <3 hope you win Jess<3
Rock On, Jessica!
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Much luck to you, girl!
I hope you’ll win the competition! Best wishes for this brave goal!
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Hope you Win!
Good for you and nice to see someone grateful for the help they’ve given you. I hope that you win!
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I’ll do anything to help babies. Good luck, Jessica!
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every little bit helps. good luck!
Great job fundraising this year! hope this helps put you over the top!
Would love for you to be able to get this money for the March of Dimes.
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You do a good thing! I was on bedrest for my pregnancy and now have a beautiful baby boy. I hope you win!!!
I know that you can win this!
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Wonderful words, for a wonderful organization.
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Such an important cause.
Love the photo of the kids and that header is stunning!
xoxo
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Good luck.
You know I’m on it.
xo
P.S. you have used your blog FOR SO MUCH GOOD. Thank you.
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What a wonderful cause! Good luck on your goal.
I had my son at 31 wks. He had TE Fistula, now repaired and is an active almost 7 yr old boy. Hope you win!
Good luck Jessica! A worthy cause indeed
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Good luck, Jessica! I hope you win!
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I love what you’re doing. WHat an amazing cause.
I am going to share this /pass it along and I hope you win!
xoxo
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I will get my dog to comment about my bowling score. Hank only had a brief stay in the NICU and it was horrible. The thought of a longer stay or not bringing a baby home at all is heart breaking. The March of Dimes does great things.
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Crossing fingers and toes that you win! And no, I won’t share my bowling score.
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Good Luck!!
I’m so glad MoD was there for you and your family. What a great organization! ps: I just gave $5 at Publix to MoD today
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What a great idea! Hope you win, it’s a great organization.
Such an incredible cause! I’m going to go post this up everywhere I can! Good luck!
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Great work!
The March of Dimes does such important work. I hope you win!!
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I love this. You are awesome girl!
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Seeing ALL these comments just warms my heart…
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Sending it out to the universe that you win!
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I truly hope you get the comments you need! Good luck!
good luck! March of Dimes is an excellent organization.
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Good luck . I know you’ll do it!
March of DImes is an amazing organization, and anything I can do to help them, and you, I will gladly do.
I hope you win!!
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I hope you win! I also endured bedrest, many hospital stays and babies in the NICU. God bless the March of Dimes!!!
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What a great thing you are participating in.
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What a wonderful organization! My son was born 7 weeks early & spent 78 days in the NICU. We marched last year, and are doing it again this year.
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Being the mother of 2 preemies, one a 24 week micro preemie I am 100% behind the March of Dimes. They are an amazing organization. We spent 3.5 months in the NICU and watched miracle after miracle happen not only to our family but to those around us! Without the March of Dimes, I’m not sure how much of the help we received would have been in place.
I can’t thank the March of Dimes enough for the wonderful work they do for Preemies and High Risk Pregnancies. Good luck to you Jessica on your mission. I would love to help in any way I can!
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Best of luck to you as you pursue this project – it is so generous of Paula Foster/Moments in Frames to do this!
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Good luck for a great cause! And super sweet picture
Such a wonderful cause! Good luck!
Hope you win. Momma Kiss sent me here : )
Best of Luck!!!!!
Seeing all these comments fills my heart! You’re amazing and so is March of Dimes. Off to spread the word…Hope you WIN!!!!
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my pleasure to support this cause and your quest
From my heart to yours – I’m so rooting for you! xo
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You’re an amazing advocate for them. Good luck!
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Yes, this cause is near and dear to me too. I really hope you get this donation! Tweeting now!
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Wish I could leave SO many more comments! Two of my nephews had much support from the March of Dimes. I am so thankful for them for that. Good Luck!!
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True inspiration you are Jessica. It is a wonderful organization you are supporting!! Thank you xo
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For a reason as noble as that, who can resist writing a comment here?
I hope that you win the contest.
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I was extremely lucky that my twin pregnancy went a smoothly as it did. The March of Dimes is an amazing organization, and if I could do more than comment I would! Off to tweet about this now
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Yay for shorter nicu stays!!
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MOD is my go-to charity – I try to donate, even if only a little bit, every year. Ever since I became a mother, its mission just speaks to my heart. Plus, I’ve watched friends fight the good fight with their own preemies. Happy to help you in your efforts, Jess.
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I too am so thankful for the work that March of Dimes is doing.
When I was little, my mom used to go door to door to raise money for this cause. My sister was a premie and their research helped her 20-some years ago.
Certainly a wonderful cause to back. Good luck!
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Step by step … much love to you xxx
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Awesome! Thank you for doing this
I am so happy to help! My daughter was born at 23 weeks, weighing 13 ounces. Because of the research and techniques funded by March of Dimes, she survived her 19-week hospital stay and came home perfectly healthy. Now, at 5 years old, she walks right alongside me each year. What a great cause!
Yes.
Just yes.
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Good luck! March of dimes is an amazing organization.
Good luck, Jessica!!! xo
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I know how incredibly important this cause is to you so I’m happy to help in whatever small way possible. Best of luck to you, Jessica–I hope you win!
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I hope you reach your goal! I ♥ your beautiful blog.
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I have been meaning to stop by for days!! So sorry it took me so long!
I really hope you reach your goal!!!
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God bless you for all you do to help others cope, when you have so much on your own plate. You are an angel.
It is my pleasure to support your cause. Good luck. xoxo
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Best of luck! You are such an inspiration.
Excellent cause, Jessica! Hope you win!
it is AWESOME that you are doing this. Amazing!
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I’m so proud that you honor Hadley’s memory by supporting the March of DImes. Happy to be part of the Watson Walkers. Hope you win this!
Best of luck!
Beautiful blog as always! March of Dimes is blessed to have you near and dear to your heart! Good Luck!
Thinking of you…
You are making a difference. I am so proud of you!
I hope you reach your goal! I live your beautiful blog. Please visit this site and get more information
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Good Luck Jessica !! : ) God Bless You
Hope you Get the comments you need!