Born Too Soon

The Emotional Journey of a Neo Mum

by Allison Schleef

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Softcover

£14.95

Softcover

£14.95

Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 20/12/2013

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 66

ISBN : 9781493131464

About the Book

A raw, down to earth account of a 91 day journey through a Neonatal Unit with a First - time Mother and her Son; who was spontaneously delivered at 28 weeks gestation. For those who have never experienced the intense emotional rollercoaster that living life in a Neonatal Unit evokes; this story is an insight into what each Premmie Mum faces on a daily basis. For those Mum’s who HAVE lived it, you will empathise and relate. And for those Mum’s about to face the journey; it is hopefully an inspiration to you - something you can draw strength and comfort from. It’s also about a personal battle with Post Natal Depression, and the profound effects it had on the Author. Giving birth is one of Life’s greatest miracles and gifts; but when it doesn’t go according to plan, and your experience is anything BUT conventional - it can leave you emotionally debilitated. Life in a Neonatal Unit is one of the most humbling and confronting things a Mother can experience - but take heart; because through all the tears, there ARE moments of joy. And even though at times it may feel like it - You are never alone. This is just ONE story amoung thousands; shared openly to offer solace to new Neonate Mum’s. The Author is also pledging to donate a percentage of all royalties from each book sold, to the RFDS and to The Flinders Neonatal Unit; Two very worthy recipients that deserve the recognition for the amazing work they do.

About the Author

Is a raw, down to earth account of a 91 day journey through a Neonatal Unit with a First - time Mother and her Son; who was spontaneously delivered at 28 weeks gestation. For those who have never experienced the intense emotional rollercoaster that living life in a Neonatal Unit evokes; this story is an insight into what each Premmie Mum faces on a daily basis. For those Mum’s who HAVE lived it, you will empathise and relate. And for those Mum’s about to face the journey; it is hopefully an inspiration to you - something you can draw strength and comfort from. It’s also about a personal battle with Post Natal Depression, and the profound effects it had on the Author. Giving birth is one of Life’s greatest iracles and gifts; but when it doesn’t go according to plan, and your experience is anything BUT conventional - it can leave you emotionally debilitated. Life in a Neonatal Unit is one of the most humbling and confronting things a Mother can experience - but take heart; because through all the tears, there ARE moments of joy. And even though at times it may feel like it - You are never alone. This is just ONE story amoung thousands; shared openly to offer solace to new Neonate Mum’s. The Author is also ledging to donate a percentage of all royalties from each book sold, to the RFDS and to The Flinders Neonatal Unit; Two very worthy recipients that deserve the recognition for the amazing work they do. THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF A NEO MUM

Customer Reviews

"Allison - Where do I begin ?? Thank you for sharing your emotional journey with your little man. I was in awe reading your story as the tears flowed down my face ? I am just so happy your journey had a happy ending. With Love and Admiration,"

"SHERRY BARKER, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2"
"Allison - Where do I begin ?? Thank you for sharing your emotional journey with your little man. I was in awe reading your story as the tears flowed down my face ? I am just so happy your journey had a happy ending. With Love and Admiration,"

"SHERRY BARKER, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2"
"Allison ? Your book was something indescribable. I felt like I was walking WITH you through your journey. Even after my OWN Neonatal experience, reading your story made me feel warm and safe knowing that I am not alone with the feelings and fears that I have. You and Aidan are an inspiration and I couldn?t help but shed a tear (or 10!)."

"TIARA CURNOCK, Broken Hill,AUST. / Mum to a 34 weeker premmie"
"Allison ? Your book was something indescribable. I felt like I was walking WITH you through your journey. Even after my OWN Neonatal experience, reading your story made me feel warm and safe knowing that I am not alone with the feelings and fears that I have. You and Aidan are an inspiration and I couldn?t help but shed a tear (or 10!)."

"TIARA CURNOCK, Broken Hill,AUST. / Mum to a 34 weeker premmie"
"Beautiful, Alli!! Your book is superb; I could hear your voice as I read each and every word. I laughed, I cried - and it bought back memories from my OWN NICU stay. Thankyou so much for sharing your journey."

"TASHII BRIDGLAND, Adelaide, AUST. / Mum to a 29 weeker premmie"
"Beautiful, Alli!! Your book is superb; I could hear your voice as I read each and every word. I laughed, I cried - and it bought back memories from my OWN NICU stay. Thankyou so much for sharing your journey."

"TASHII BRIDGLAND, Adelaide, AUST. / Mum to a 29 weeker premmie"
"Born to soon, is beautifully written and takes you on a journey of a NICU mum. I too am a NICU mum and I got the pleasure in sharing my journey with Allison and Aidan. There are no places untouched in this book, it's raw and emotional which is exactly like the rollarcoaster of a journey you embark when you have a premature baby. I have read this book quite a few times and in each time, I hear Allison's voice taking me through her journey. I absolutely love this book. Well done Allison and Aidan xoxo"

Natasha bridgland
"Born to soon, is beautifully written and takes you on a journey of a NICU mum. I too am a NICU mum and I got the pleasure in sharing my journey with Allison and Aidan. There are no places untouched in this book, it's raw and emotional which is exactly like the rollarcoaster of a journey you embark when you have a premature baby. I have read this book quite a few times and in each time, I hear Allison's voice taking me through her journey. I absolutely love this book. Well done Allison and Aidan xoxo"

Natasha bridgland
"Congratulations, Allison! A perfect recollection of the rollercoaster that is the NICU journey. As a premmie mum myself, I felt like I was riding along with you. Thank you so much for sharing your story."

Sarah Cutting
"Congratulations, Allison! A perfect recollection of the rollercoaster that is the NICU journey. As a premmie mum myself, I felt like I was riding along with you. Thank you so much for sharing your story."

Sarah Cutting
"I had the absolute pleasure of reading Allison's story not so long ago. As a mother of two, and the youngest being only 8 weeks old when I read this book, I know the time and effort that goes into raising a baby. A healthy baby. I never could have imagined what it was like raising a baby who was born so early. Allison's book has opened my eyes to how wonderful mothers like Allison are and the medical teams behind them. I shed quite a few tears, as reading what Allison and Paul went through was heartbreaking. However what a beautiufl ending. A healthy, happy boy. I am a personal friend of the family and Allison is an absulute inspiration. Her undying love for her beautiful Aidan is admirable. He is such a happy boy now, and I'm so proud to call her my friend. A beautiful read and a book that will help so many other families experiencing similar circumstances... "

Jo
"I had the absolute pleasure of reading Allison's story not so long ago. As a mother of two, and the youngest being only 8 weeks old when I read this book, I know the time and effort that goes into raising a baby. A healthy baby. I never could have imagined what it was like raising a baby who was born so early. Allison's book has opened my eyes to how wonderful mothers like Allison are and the medical teams behind them. I shed quite a few tears, as reading what Allison and Paul went through was heartbreaking. However what a beautiufl ending. A healthy, happy boy. I am a personal friend of the family and Allison is an absulute inspiration. Her undying love for her beautiful Aidan is admirable. He is such a happy boy now, and I'm so proud to call her my friend. A beautiful read and a book that will help so many other families experiencing similar circumstances... "

Jo
"What a fantastic book. I feel as though I am by the authors side as I turn each page. Having a premature baby myself; this book helped me immensely. It showed me I am not a alone with my feelings and it perfectly highlights the ups and downs of having a baby in NNU. Highly recommend reading this book, you won't be disappointed. "

Tiara
"What a fantastic book. I feel as though I am by the authors side as I turn each page. Having a premature baby myself; this book helped me immensely. It showed me I am not a alone with my feelings and it perfectly highlights the ups and downs of having a baby in NNU. Highly recommend reading this book, you won't be disappointed. "

Tiara
Beautifully written ? reads like you are in a conversation with the Author. It?s a sad story ? but happy too ? You went through so much ? I felt all the emotions as I read. This book is going to help SO MANY people going through a similar experience.

"JO HODGES, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2. (and Author of ?Out of the Blue? )"
Beautifully written ? reads like you are in a conversation with the Author. It?s a sad story ? but happy too ? You went through so much ? I felt all the emotions as I read. This book is going to help SO MANY people going through a similar experience.

"JO HODGES, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2. (and Author of ?Out of the Blue? )"
"Allison - Where do I begin ?? Thank you for sharing your emotional journey with your little man. I was in awe reading your story as the tears flowed down my face ? I am just so happy your journey had a happy ending. With Love and Admiration,"

"SHERRY BARKER, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2"
"Allison - Where do I begin ?? Thank you for sharing your emotional journey with your little man. I was in awe reading your story as the tears flowed down my face ? I am just so happy your journey had a happy ending. With Love and Admiration,"

"SHERRY BARKER, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2"
"Allison ? Your book was something indescribable. I felt like I was walking WITH you through your journey. Even after my OWN Neonatal experience, reading your story made me feel warm and safe knowing that I am not alone with the feelings and fears that I have. You and Aidan are an inspiration and I couldn?t help but shed a tear (or 10!). "

"TIARA CURNOCK, Broken Hill,AUST. / Mum to a 34 weeker premmie"
"Allison ? Your book was something indescribable. I felt like I was walking WITH you through your journey. Even after my OWN Neonatal experience, reading your story made me feel warm and safe knowing that I am not alone with the feelings and fears that I have. You and Aidan are an inspiration and I couldn?t help but shed a tear (or 10!). "

"TIARA CURNOCK, Broken Hill,AUST. / Mum to a 34 weeker premmie"
"Beautiful, Alli!! Your book is superb; I could hear your voice as I read each and every word. I laughed, I cried - and it bought back memories from my OWN NICU stay. Thankyou so much for sharing your journey."

"TASHII BRIDGLAND, Adelaide, AUST. / Mum to a 29 weeker premmie"
"Beautiful, Alli!! Your book is superb; I could hear your voice as I read each and every word. I laughed, I cried - and it bought back memories from my OWN NICU stay. Thankyou so much for sharing your journey."

"TASHII BRIDGLAND, Adelaide, AUST. / Mum to a 29 weeker premmie"
"Born to soon, is beautifully written and takes you on a journey of a NICU mum. I too am a NICU mum and I got the pleasure in sharing my journey with Allison and Aidan. There are no places untouched in this book, it's raw and emotional which is exactly like the rollarcoaster of a journey you embark when you have a premature baby. I have read this book quite a few times and in each time, I hear Allison's voice taking me through her journey. I absolutely love this book. Well done Allison and Aidan xoxo"

Natasha
"Born to soon, is beautifully written and takes you on a journey of a NICU mum. I too am a NICU mum and I got the pleasure in sharing my journey with Allison and Aidan. There are no places untouched in this book, it's raw and emotional which is exactly like the rollarcoaster of a journey you embark when you have a premature baby. I have read this book quite a few times and in each time, I hear Allison's voice taking me through her journey. I absolutely love this book. Well done Allison and Aidan xoxo"

Natasha
"Congratulations, Allison! A perfect recollection of the rollercoaster that is the NICU journey. As a premmie mum myself, I felt like I was riding along with you. Thank you so much for sharing your story. "

Sarah Cutting
"Congratulations, Allison! A perfect recollection of the rollercoaster that is the NICU journey. As a premmie mum myself, I felt like I was riding along with you. Thank you so much for sharing your story. "

Sarah Cutting
"I had the absolute pleasure of reading Allison's story not so long ago. As a mother of two, and the youngest being only 8 weeks old when I read this book, I know the time and effort that goes into raising a baby. A healthy baby. I never could have imagined what it was like raising a baby who was born so early. Allison's book has opened my eyes to how wonderful mothers like Allison are and the medical teams behind them. I shed quite a few tears, as reading what Allison and Paul went through was heartbreaking. However what a beautiufl ending. A healthy, happy boy. I am a personal friend of the family and Allison is an absulute inspiration. Her undying love for her beautiful Aidan is admirable. He is such a happy boy now, and I'm so proud to call her my friend. A beautiful read and a book that will help so many other families experiencing similar circumstances... "

Jo
"I had the absolute pleasure of reading Allison's story not so long ago. As a mother of two, and the youngest being only 8 weeks old when I read this book, I know the time and effort that goes into raising a baby. A healthy baby. I never could have imagined what it was like raising a baby who was born so early. Allison's book has opened my eyes to how wonderful mothers like Allison are and the medical teams behind them. I shed quite a few tears, as reading what Allison and Paul went through was heartbreaking. However what a beautiufl ending. A healthy, happy boy. I am a personal friend of the family and Allison is an absulute inspiration. Her undying love for her beautiful Aidan is admirable. He is such a happy boy now, and I'm so proud to call her my friend. A beautiful read and a book that will help so many other families experiencing similar circumstances... "

Jo
"What a fantastic book. I feel as though I am by the authors side as I turn each page. Having a premature baby myself; this book helped me immensely. It showed me I am not a alone with my feelings and it perfectly highlights the ups and downs of having a baby in NNU. Highly recommend reading this book, you won't be disappointed."

Tiara
"What a fantastic book. I feel as though I am by the authors side as I turn each page. Having a premature baby myself; this book helped me immensely. It showed me I am not a alone with my feelings and it perfectly highlights the ups and downs of having a baby in NNU. Highly recommend reading this book, you won't be disappointed."

Tiara
Beautifully written ? reads like you are in a conversation with the Author. It?s a sad story ? but happy too ? You went through so much ? I felt all the emotions as I read. This book is going to help SO MANY people going through a similar experience.

"JO HODGES, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2. (and Author of ?Out of the Blue? )"
Beautifully written ? reads like you are in a conversation with the Author. It?s a sad story ? but happy too ? You went through so much ? I felt all the emotions as I read. This book is going to help SO MANY people going through a similar experience.

"JO HODGES, Mt Gambier, AUST. / Mum of 2. (and Author of ?Out of the Blue? )"

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