by Alison Epps | Aug 27, 2014 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
Some people would say James is clumsy or he doesn’t pay enough attention when he walks. Those thoughts have crossed my mind even though I know the reason he stumbles and falls has very little to do with either one. He does have a short attention span, and he...
by Alison Epps | Jun 4, 2014 | Life after the NICU
When my son, James, was born early at twenty-two weeks, we had one priority – bringing him home. Thanks to some phenomenal doctors, a lot of prayer, and him being an incredibly feisty little fighter, we were able to do just that. After more than five months in...
by Alison Epps | Feb 19, 2014 | Life after the NICU
Feeding your child can be one of the biggest, most painful struggles you’ll face after leaving the NICU. I know it has been for us. When your child doesn’t eat enough, or won’t eat at all, it can consume you. It became an emotional journey for me....
by Alison Epps | Dec 20, 2013 | Emotional Health, Inspiration, NICU Life
There is no denying that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the most difficult places to be over the holidays. Finding joy and ways to celebrate in a place filled with so much uncertainty and fear can feel next to impossible. I know it did for us at...
by Alison Epps | Oct 14, 2013 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
My son, James, is a former micro-preemie who has struggled with eating and weight gain for quite some time. A few weeks ago, just after his third birthday, he was at the point of needing a g-tube placed. Even though we’ve thought about it and discussed it for...
