As #PrematurityAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we’re sharing one final story from our maternity units and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at Main Line Health. Hear from Alexandra Weiss: “My story begins after eight months of trying to conceive. Things just didn't feel right, and I decided to visit a fertility specialist where I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. The doctor told me that due to my infrequent and irregular ovulation, natural conception would be challenging. He reassured me by saying that with the help of medication, I should be able to conceive. Low and behold, on September 20, 2021, the ultrasound technician gave me the news: TWINS! Although terrified, I was also extremely excited. Elation set in further after learning that we were having a boy and a girl. All was great until February 2022. At 25 weeks, I learned that my cervix had shortened to half its length and I was told that I would give birth early. It was the absolute hardest time of my life ...