Dreya | 27 Week Preemie | NICU Portraits | Charlotte, North Carolina NICU Photographer | Krista Gantt Photography

“This is my first time experiencing a premature infant. I prayed to have a girl and experience raising a female child and God gave me more than I asked with this entire experience. It built my faith and took me on a journey I’ll never forget! I love her strength!”

This is Dreya!  She was born at 27 weeks weighing 2 pounds 12 ounces.  She interrupted a family vacation at the beach to come into this world a little early!  Mom had to stay on bedrest for a week, and eventually had to deliver Dreya due to placental abruption.

Dreya came out crying despite being only 27 weeks! She didn't require oxygen for too long, and when I visited her, she was eating a bottle on her own.  That's right - no feeding tube!  She is now at home growing big and strong, alongside her three older brothers.