by Joel Brens | Apr 7, 2013 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, NICU Life
By Joel Brens of Papas of PreemiesThe NICU is a scary, foreign place for those who are entering its doors for the first time. I was certainly overwhelmed by the constant noises and alarms that went off. So much went through my mind when we were in the NICU, and...
by Joel Brens | Mar 4, 2013 | Family Stories, Fatherhood
I know that when we think of birth stories, we typically assume they’ll be told from the mother’s point of view. Today, we have a special treat – a birth story from the father’s perspective! This story comes from Joel Brens, husband to Gena,...
by Joel Brens | Jan 17, 2013 | Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
A mantra I have lived by since the day our son was born has been “My son may not always be a preemie, but I will always be a proud preemie parent!” While that sentiment rings true, as Jayden’s early start certainly changed my outlook on life and...
by Joel Brens | Jan 9, 2013 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
When I take a moment to step back and look at the the big picture, access to information these days can be equal parts blessing and curse. The idea of privacy is slowly becoming obsolete. While there are certainly ways to avoid details of your life being available for...
by Joel Brens | Nov 28, 2012 | Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
As we near the holiday season, I can’t help but think about all of the things we are so very grateful for. Our pregnancy was far from perfect. But in hindsight our circumstances could have been far worse, our outcome far more dire. Not to diminish the...
