Labor of Love KC

09/13/2023

Hey there! Happy 913 Day! Today, we're rallying everyone to pitch in $9.13 via Venmo to support the work of Labor of Love KC. We're fueled entirely by your generosity! This money is going straight towards crafting care baskets and offering continuous aid to families navigating the challenges of pre and post Pre-Eclampsia, NICU stays, and other birth complications. And here's the kicker: each person who sends $9.13 will be in the running for a Made in KC gift card! Let's make a difference together!

https://venmo.com/u/laboroflovekcmo

09/13/2023

Hi everyone! Don't forget to register for our walking coming up in a little over a month! If you want a discount code comment on this post 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Join us for the Labor of Love KC Miles for Love Run/Walk, a heartwarming event where we come together to run, walk, and spread love!

09/05/2023

Hello, friends! As we embrace NICU Awareness Month, we're committed to going above and beyond for our NICU families and dedicated staff throughout this entire month. However, we can't do it alone—we're reaching out to you for support!

If you can, please consider sending $5 via Venmo today or tomorrow. By doing so, you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win a Sumit Grill gift card! And here's the exciting part: every $5 contribution counts as one entry. (For instance, if you donate $25, that's a generous five entries!)

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to each and every one of you for your incredible support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Our Venmo is 🩷🧡🩷

https://venmo.com/u/laboroflovekcmo

09/05/2023

Miles and Felix were born at 33+3 via emergency c-section due to my superimposed preeclampsia. 4lbs 8oz and 4lbs 8.5oz our tiny fighters came into the world earlier than we would have liked but were strong from the start. Felix never needed supplemental oxygen and Miles only for a few hours after birth. I had to wait 24 excruciating hours to meet them due to my magnesium drip.
We were beyond thankful that the boys had a relatively uneventful nicu stay and were primarily feeders and growers. Apart from some Bradys with Miles we had no complications and the boys grew wonderfully. The routine felt awkward at first, as a first time mom I had significant imposter syndrome during our stay. I wanted to be there all hours but knew I needed to rest at home. I know if at least 2 nights my husband drove me back sobbing at 10pm because I ached not being with them. Gradually, we found or rhythm between pumping, nursing, snuggles, and naps. And just when we got comfortable with our routine I came in one morning and both the boys had taken all feeds orally for 24 hours - which means going home was happening soon!
We spent 5 long weeks in the nicu and were discharged just in time for thanksgiving. While the nicu was an incredibly difficult experience I look back so grateful for it now. I was able to heal from my c-section, I learned SO so much about all things breastfeeding (s/o to my fav lactation nurse Carol!), and how to be a mom. Because I had no idea what I was doing.
To this day I still keep a preemie diaper in their dresser drawer, and their name signs from the hospital still hang on their bedroom door. Miles and Felix turn 2 next month and are thriving! Oh! I should also note that at one point Felix held the longest record in the unit for not pulling out his feeding tube 😂 Miles did not. He was constantly pulling that thing out.

09/03/2023

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! Calories don't count when it's for charity!! 🍕🍕🍕

08/30/2023

Pizza and raising money for a great cause! I’m not sure anything could be better! Join us this Sunday for some amazing pizza, salads and grab a yummy dessert while you’re at it! Calories don’t count when it’s for a good cause!! 😃🧡🩷🧡🩷

08/23/2023

We Celebrate the rainbow
We Acknowledge the hope
We Honor the loss

Today, we gather to celebrate the vibrant promise of the rainbow, a symbol of hope that shines even after the storms have cleared. We also take a moment to remember the precious souls who touched our lives briefly, yet left a deep mark that stays with us.

08/19/2023

See you soon!!! If you can't make during 1-3 you can mention Labor of Love all day and we will still get a percent back! 🩷🧡🩷🧡🩷🧡

08/18/2023

Just a reminder to shop on line at Kendra Scott this weekend! OR in store tomorrow at the Leawood Location!! Don't forget to mention Labor of Love! 🩷🧡🩷🧡

08/16/2023

Happy 816 day!!! Please consider donating $8.16 you will be entered to win a 50 dollar made in KC gift card!

https://venmo.com/u/laboroflovekcmo