by Samantha Pridgen | Jan 27, 2014 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
The day after I gave birth to our 29-weeker, my milk was overflowing. I will never forget the embarrassment I felt as visitors came in to find my pajamas soaked and me totally unaware. We immediately called the lactation nurse, and I had my first experience pumping...
by Samantha Pridgen | Oct 2, 2013 | Finances & Insurance, Medical Info & Resources
As if being thrust into preemie parenthood is not overwhelming enough from parental and medical viewpoints, the financial aspects of an early arrival can leave you feeling just as helpless. When Roxy was just a couple days old, we were met by a hospital social worker...
by Samantha Pridgen | Jun 19, 2013 | Life after the NICU
When Roxy came home, our situation was a little different. There was no way we could financially survive me being off work without pay. I divided my four weeks of maternity leave – two weeks following Roxy’s birth and two weeks following her arrival...
by Samantha Pridgen | Apr 10, 2013 | Emotional Health, News, Reviews & Giveaways
A Pound of Hope is the story of 24-weeker twins, Aidan and Ethan, as told by Michele Munro Kemper (Nana) and Jennifer Kemper Sinconis (Mama). Michele and Jennifer tell the story as it was noted and journaled during the twins’ NICU stay and after. Michele began...
by Samantha Pridgen | Feb 4, 2013 | Life after the NICU
A quick internet search will net you tons of information on how to go about selecting a pediatrician for your newest addition. Things listed to consider range from whether you share parenting beliefs with your pediatrician to whether the office staff is friendly....
