by Kathryn Whitaker | Jun 29, 2020 | NICU Life
This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated to ensure the content is current and relevant for NICU families. One of your friends just landed themselves in the NICU. Let me guess. You want to help, but you have no idea what to say or what to...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Jan 24, 2020 | Finances & Insurance, Medical Info & Resources
For many preemies, plagiocephaly (and in some cases, brachycephaly) are yet another thing in which they struggle. Our son became a high risk after having three bowel surgeries, as a direct result of NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis). He spent much of his early months...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Dec 19, 2016 | NICU Life
A similar version of this post was originally published in July 2012. One of your friends just landed themselves in the NICU. Let me guess. You want to help, but you have no idea what to say or what to do. Fear not, many of us who have been there have these...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Dec 1, 2014 | Emotional Health, Inspiration, NICU Life
It’s a question that pops up in my inbox at least once a week: “I have a friend in the NICU. How can I help?” Well, I can tell you the absolute worst thing to say to your friend. “Please let me know if you need anything.” Chances are? She...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Aug 22, 2014 | Life after the NICU
During our 44-day NICU stay, I used to dream of our preemie entering school, lunch pail in hand and confidently carrying his backpack. But to be honest, I wasn’t sure that day would ever come. Fast forward four years and that day has come. Below are a few things we...
