Born at 26 weeks, baby Jasmim was the smallest baby to have ever survived at
Monash Children’s Hospital . Proud mum, Nelma Marks recently spoke with that’s
life! about her experience with having a premmie baby and her girl’s journey so
far.
During one of the most strict lockdown periods around the world, Melbourne-based photographer Jude van Daalen was determined to help other feel more connected. Together with her neighbour, journalist Belinda Jackson, they were able to bring smiles to people’s faces even in the toughest of times...
A mother has shared a warning to other parents after her five-year-old son’s
lifeless body was pulled from pool. Maribeth Leeson had thought her boy would be
safe at the party surrounded by adults. But after being distracted by her
daughter the unthinkable happened.
After losing her younger brother in incredibly tragic circumstances, Jennifer
McGrath, 41, thought she’d never get to be au aunty. Then, after taking a DNA
test, her life changed in the best way possible
After facing unimaginable loss following the tragic death of her loved ones,
Erin Stoffel-Ullmer knew she had to stay strong for her youngest children.
Connecting through shared grief with a friend, she learned to love again.
After her daughter was given a devastating diagnosis, Olivia Clark knew little
Luna was in for a long and difficult journey. Now, aged four, her brave girl is
defying doctor’s expectations.
After a backyard accident almost claimed the life of Donna Barbour, she was
grateful to be alive. But what happened next was a series of unimaginable
discoveries that ultimately saved her life.
When Niki Noh’s little girl Tinsley complained she had an earache, she had no
idea how it could turn her girl’s world upside down. Tinsley was diagnosed with
sepsis and had to fight for her life. The only way to save her, was to amputate
her limbs. Despite her setbacks, Tinsley is now thriving!
When Liv Gard received the news that her dad was unwell, she was devastated. He’d always been the type of person to give others the shirt off his back. So, together with her husband, Charlie, they hatched a clever plan to help the man that had given so much of himself to others.
Growing up on a farm, Shandelle Peters always adored animals of all shapes and
sizes. Then, two years ago, she found a best mate in the unlikeliest of places -
with her pet alpaca!
A 68-year-old Nigerian woman has become a mother for the first time after
welcoming twins last week through IVF. Margarett Adenuga and her husband Noah,
70, had been trying to have children for the last 43 years with no success.
A bride-to-be has been slammed online after she gave a stern warning to her
guests ahead of her upcoming wedding amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sharing a
post to Facebook, the US-based woman told others she wouldn’t accept their
excuses about missing out on her big day despite a recent announcement…
A mother has been found guilty of bashing her six-month-old baby so badly she was left with broken bones and a brain injury. Appearing at the High Court in Auckland, Shana Tooman, 28, claimed her daughter’s injuries were caused by accident when she dropped her daughter on a concrete step before falling on top of her.
With house prices continuing to soar Australia-wide, Mark Kopun felt like the only way to get ahead was to take on crippling debt. So when he heard about the quaint town of Mussomeli, Italy, where houses were selling for less than a cup of coffee, he jumped at the chance right away!
Liz Hewat, 51, from Chisholm, ACT, in Australia nearly lost her leg after contracting a flesh-eating disease called necrotising fasciitis. It begam with little red bumps on the inside of her lower right leg. Mindlessly scratching the bumps, she broke the skin - not realising the horror that would ensue.
After being told she was infertile at just 21, Jaime Jenkins was delighted to
discover she was pregnant just months later. But her life was soon turned upside
down when doctor’s revealed her baby wasn’t expected to survive outside the
womb.
A meal-prepping mum has hit back at those who criticised her daughter’s ‘stale’ lunches after she revealed she packed them three days in advance. Sharing a photo on the Facebook group Lunchbox Mums, the woman captioned the image ‘Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday lunches done for Miss 5’.
A mum has been left horrified after she discovered a note in her son’s backpack after he came home from school. The woman, who is remaining anonymous to protect the identity of her child, was shocked to find the note was written by her 13-year-old son’s school bus driver.
Mum-of-two Michelle Reaves has been hailed a hero after suffering complications
while giving birth to another family’s baby last week. Although the baby made it
out safe, Michelle did not. After welcoming two children of her own with husband
Chris, Michelle selflessly offered to help another couple…
A devastated mother has spoken out about the pain she felt after discovering that her son was cremated without her knowledge. Emily Porter was pregnant with twins, Spencer and Gracie when she discovered she had miscarried her boy.
A couple from the Gold Coast have been left devastated after receiving a scathing letter from one of their neighbours. In the note, the anonymous neighbour complained it had been impossible to enjoy a ‘peaceful dinner’ because of their ‘screeching children’.