by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 28, 2012 | Life after the NICU, Mental Health
My preemie recently celebrated his third birthday. Every year, it is a mixed bag of emotions. Thankfully, there is more joy than sadness, more happiness than anxiety. While the details of my son’s birth will never leave my head, my heart has learned to celebrate...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 29, 2012 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
A prescription for physical, occupational, or speech therapy is like a prescription for antibiotics—you can have it filled wherever you choose. Unlike a medication, however, the therapist you choose will have an ongoing relationship with you and your child that your...
by Hand to Hold Staff | May 14, 2012 | Finances & Insurance, Medical Info & Resources, Mental Health
If you’re like me, the first few days of our NICU stay were a complete blur. There was the emergency c-section which happened way too fast, the hours of shaking while the epidural wore off, the relief in hearing my preemie cry, the hours of horrendous pain the...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 3, 2012 | Mental Health
I don’t know that I have expert answers to any of those questions, but I can share what worked for me. My most important advice? Learn to forgive yourself. You will not win an award for “Best Put Together NICU Mom,” there is no such honor. Living the NICU experience...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Apr 29, 2010 | Inspiration
Isn’t it amazing that there are preemies that survive which are born as early as 23 and 24 weeks? It’s almost unfathomable to me. These babies are truly miracle babies. My first baby was born at 21 weeks and 2 days gestation. He weighed 12 oz and was 10...
