Charlie’s Story
Our NICU story begins with the birth of our first son, Charlie, in March 2008. I found myself in premature labour at just 28 weeks and 2 days.
Our NICU story begins with the birth of our first son, Charlie, in March 2008. I found myself in premature labour at just 28 weeks and 2 days.
The doctor told us that our twins had no chance of survival. Viability is 24 weeks gestation and I was only 22 weeks + 2 days.
I just wanted to say how enormously honoured and proud I am to be named an Ambassador for the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity!
Tubes and monitors surrounded him. I felt so desperate to protect him. All I kept thinking was that I did this, my body let him down. The guilt weighed heavily on me, but I knew deep down it was not my fault.
Northwick Park Hospital Northwick Park Hospital | Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ | London We developed a relationship with Northwick Park late in 2025 and helped with fund some Parent room refurbishment. The clinical team are incredibly supportive of our work and we have big plans to organise fundraising events with them. 27 weeks level … Read more
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The Ickle Pickles is the only charity that helps hospitals raise money to buy essential equipment for premature babies nationally.
Join us to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community with other parents who understand the journey of having a baby in a neonatal unit.
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