by Beth Puskas | Sep 2, 2015 | Inspiration, Life after the NICU
Since becoming a preemie parent, I think all of us have heard plenty of insensitive, ignorant or downright rude comments from people. The latest for me was when someone asked me, “so, what does he have?” after learning my 2 ½ year old is not walking yet. I am at the...
by Beth Puskas | Jul 10, 2015 | Inspiration, Life after the NICU
“You are so lucky you get to stay home with him!” is what I heard all the time from people. And every time that was said to me, it hurt. I know they meant well. It’s just that they did not understand that, while I did not go back to work for 18 months after my preemie...
by Beth Puskas | Jun 19, 2015 | Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
I am not sure who suffered the greater punch to the face when we were told that our baby had to be delivered immediately at 29 weeks gestation because I suddenly developed severe preeclampsia, my husband or I. If I had to pick, I would say my husband, considering he...
by Beth Puskas | Apr 10, 2015 | Inspiration, Life after the NICU
Two weeks before my preemie’s second birthday, I was chatting with a mom after story time, and I noticed her baby pulling up to stand and cruising around the library’s furniture. “Wow, look at him go!” I remarked. “How old is he?” I...
by Beth Puskas | Feb 23, 2015 | Inspiration, Life after the NICU
Although, I’ve only been a mother for two short years, it did not take long for me to realize the power of a mother’s voice. It was 30, excruciatingly long, hours after giving birth to Benjamin, via emergency c-section, that I was given permission to see...
