by Kathy McClelland | Feb 5, 2014 | Life after the NICU
G tubes. They didn’t exist 50 years ago. Think of all the babies they’ve helped go from failure to thrive to thriving. That’s the case for my son. It was a difficult decision to make but I’m glad we did. My second child was born with severe special needs. One of the...
by Kathy McClelland | Jan 8, 2014 | Emotional Health, Finances & Insurance, Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
“Any questions?” she asked at the end of the tour. My mind was searching, grasping for something to ask, but I was so distracted and overwhelmed by all of the medical equipment. I couldn’t contain my tears any longer. They started spilling out. I...
by Kathy McClelland | Nov 8, 2013 | Life after the NICU, Pregnancy & Bedrest
I vividly remember lying on the stretcher gushing blood in a silent panic as the hospitalist said to me, “You’re going to be here for the duration.” What? The duration? The duration of what? I have six more weeks to go. I haven’t even packed my...
