by Kelli Kelley | Sep 3, 2013 | Life after the NICU, News
I have a confession – I don’t tweet or yelp, and I don’t have a clue how to use Pinterest! I am what you call, a late adopter! When I founded Hand to Hold, I did not have a laptop, a smart phone or a texting plan. I drug my feet for years before creating a Facebook...
by Kelli Kelley | Aug 21, 2013 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. It may seem odd to some that we need a designated month to promote something as natural as breastfeeding. But the truth is, breastfeeding is not always easy nor does it always feel natural. From low milk supply to engorgement,...
by Kelli Kelley | Jul 8, 2013 | Emotional Health
Raising Hand to Hold from infancy has proven to have many similarities to my family’s NICU journey. While the experience of birthing a non-profit has taught me that I am much stronger and more resilient than I ever thought possible, the day to day challenges can seem...
by Kelli Kelley | Jun 20, 2013 | News
It is with deep gratitude that we thank all those who made the 2013 For the Love of Babies fundraising and awareness campaign such a huge success. We would especially like to thank the For the Love of Babies campaign co-chairs, Melinda Garvey and Meredith Bagan. Their...
by Kelli Kelley | Jun 19, 2013 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
School is out! As a kid, I can remember anxiously awaiting the last bell and looking forward to pool parties, trips to the beach and my mom’s homemade ice cream! I also looked forward to going to camp. For years, I have wanted to introduce that time-honored...