by Hand to Hold Staff | Aug 2, 2021 | News, NICU Life
by Jennifer Canvasser, MSW Founder and Executive Director of NEC Society When my twins, Micah and Zachary, were born at 27 weeks gestation, I struggled with intense feelings of shame and guilt, on top of being unfamiliar with the NICU and how to help my babies...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 5, 2021 | Family Stories
“Many judged harshly or didn’t understand, so they left us alone rather than offer support.” by Courtney S. Our daughter was rushed to the NICU hours after being born. She was born at 41 weeks, after a perfect, healthy, normal pregnancy. We were thrown...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 21, 2021 | Family Stories
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by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 27, 2021 | Medical Info & Resources
UPDATED APRIL 2021 Cold, flu and RSV season is here, and the chances of catching and spreading viruses and infections increases as kids go to school, daycare, and as families get out and about. NICU parents dread this time of year when we have to weigh the risks of...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 5, 2021 | Life after the NICU, Mental Health, NICU Life
Setting boundaries along our micro preemie journey was about encouraging physical, developmental, and emotional health, for all of us. We began setting boundaries prior to the birth of our micro preemies at 28 weeks, 5 days. It started while we tried to get pregnant...
