3When babies are born early, they are so tiny. They need lots of extra love and care, and often they have to stay with the doctors for a while, so they can grow strong and healthy. Then, before you know it, the time has come to go home with Mommy and Daddy, and then the fun begins! Through her own experience as the mother of a pre-mie, Josie Ripey shows that It's OK To Be a Pre-Mie. Josie B. Rippey is a first time author. She has worked at Jackson Memorial Hospital for twenty-five years. Josie received her Bachelors Degree from Barry University and is currently attending St. Thomas University where she is completing her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.