by Julie Cruz | Mar 16, 2015 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life, Pregnancy & Bedrest
Many of you have been reading our blog articles for some time now, but did you know many of the contributors are book authors as well? Our experiences in the NICU or during a high risk pregnancy have caused us to want to share not only our experience, but the...
by Julie Cruz | Feb 18, 2015 | NICU Life
How can I know what my preemie needs or wants? I just wish I could understand my preemie. If you find yourself thinking these things, you are not alone. You are also in luck. There are signs and signals our preemies give us even when they are only a few days old;...
by Julie Cruz | Dec 31, 2014 | Family Stories, Inspiration
A note from the Hand to Hold family: Sometimes, when you’re stuck on bedrest, or worse – in the NICU, for the holidays, going home seems like it’ll never happen. The days are long – and lonely, and you wonder what the New Year will bring. Well,...
by Julie Cruz | Dec 8, 2014 | Life after the NICU
This time of year is a wonderful time of year to thank and celebrate those who have made an impact in our lives. It’s also a great time to give back and encourage those who might find it hard to find things to celebrate. There are two things I love doing with my...
by Julie Cruz | Oct 3, 2014 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
Anger, hurt, joy, fear, excitement, overwhelmed, and happy. The list could go on forever. Those are all emotions we may feel while having a baby in the NICU. I know I felt each of those, along with others, at least once during our stay. You may hear of time in the...
