by Julie Cruz | Dec 9, 2015 | Life after the NICU
It was our first Christmas as a family of four. As the end of October neared, I wondered if we would all be in the same place. Our daughter Haley was born at 29 weeks in September, and we knew right from the start she might not be home before Christmas. Because I am a...
by Julie Cruz | Oct 14, 2015 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement
“I’m so sorry.” The beginning of what was about to be a life changing moment for me. Hearing those words from the ultrasound technician caused instant tears. My heart stopped. The next words tore me apart from the inside: “You’re baby’s heart is not beating...
by Julie Cruz | Sep 14, 2015 | Emotional Health, Inspiration, NICU Life
Dear NICU Nurse, Until today we knew nothing about each other. Now we are friends. Now we are family. Every day I leave my child in your hands and trust you to look after her and keep her safe. Your job is ever changing, and sometimes you may think the things you do...
by Julie Cruz | Aug 7, 2015 | NICU Life
Many of us think, “I’ll have a baby, everything will be great. I’ll breastfeed and my baby will grow and be happy.” I definitely thought that. I also thought breastfeeding is natural so it should be easy and there should be no complications. Many of us know it’s...
by Julie Cruz | Apr 6, 2015 | Life after the NICU
“I don’t like this.” “I don’t eat things that are green.” “Do I have to eat that?” I bet these are statements you hear regularly from your picky eater. Or maybe your child is younger and doesn’t talk much yet or has speech delays and they just shut their mouth and...
