Personal Stories

Life after donor milk - twins, Maddie and Henry as newborns

Life After Donor Milk: Catching Up with Henry and Madison

Once you’re part of the milk bank family, you’re always part of the milk bank family. As we do this work, we often think about the babies and families we’ve had... More > about Life After Donor Milk: Catching Up with Henry and Madison

Putting Me Back Together – Erica Shares Her Labor of Love

Three-and-a-half-year-old Vince has a Boston Marathon medal hanging in his bedroom—marking the moment he crossed the finish line while tucked safely inside his mom Erica’s... More > about Putting Me Back Together – Erica Shares Her Labor of Love

Milk, Memories, and a Little Miracle Named Teddy

Teddy was only with us for 17 days. He created quite a community during that time. His mom, Maya, sits across from me at the... More > about Milk, Memories, and a Little Miracle Named Teddy

An Olympic Champion On Her Greatest Challenge —Motherhood!

This National Breastfeeding Month, we’re honored to partner with the Mass. PPD Fund to share a powerful story from one of our own — milk... More > about An Olympic Champion On Her Greatest Challenge —Motherhood!

He Was Tiny but Determined: One Family’s IUGR Journey

At 33 weeks, Kaleigh’s pregnancy took an unexpected turn when her son, Declan, was diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). This diagnosis marked the beginning... More > about He Was Tiny but Determined: One Family’s IUGR Journey

Life, Love And Loss: Embracing The Chaos

Jessica’s home is bursting at the seams with life and love. Seriously, it is literally bursting at the seams. When I talk with her, one-year-old... More > about Life, Love And Loss: Embracing The Chaos

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