by Andrea Mullenmeister | Jul 7, 2016 | News, Reviews & Giveaways
We were graciously given one copy of Peanut: A Storybook for Mighty Preemie Babies for this book review. All opinions are that of the blog contributor. Sometimes preemie parents take their traumatic NICU experiences and turn them into something positive. Preemie mom,...
by Andrea Mullenmeister | Mar 30, 2016 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
On March 30, National Doctors’ Day, physicians across the country are recognized for their work. I always had an appreciation for doctors and their ability to see the big picture as well as the important details, but I never knew how much a doctor could change my life...
by Andrea Mullenmeister | Dec 2, 2015 | Emotional Health
It’s been three years since my son, Jaxson, was born more than four months early and I still relive the experience, scene for scene, when I see or hear a helicopter. I am there. I feel the rumble of the helicopter blades. I smell the humid July air. I taste the fear...
by Andrea Mullenmeister | Aug 14, 2015 | Life after the NICU
Even though we knew our son would benefit from special education services, we still weren’t prepared for the bittersweet heartbreak that came with hearing the words “Your child qualifies for special education preschool.” If you asked me three years ago how I felt...
by Andrea Mullenmeister | May 29, 2015 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
Jaxson, my micropreemie born at 23 weeks, passed his hearing test before he was discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). I thought we were in the clear with hearing issues, but then Jaxson started getting recurring ear infections and fluid build-up in...
