by Joel Brens | Jan 9, 2013 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
When I take a moment to step back and look at the the big picture, access to information these days can be equal parts blessing and curse. The idea of privacy is slowly becoming obsolete. While there are certainly ways to avoid details of your life being available for...
by Joel Brens | Nov 28, 2012 | Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
As we near the holiday season, I can’t help but think about all of the things we are so very grateful for. Our pregnancy was far from perfect. But in hindsight our circumstances could have been far worse, our outcome far more dire. Not to diminish the...
by Chris Cavazos | Nov 9, 2012 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
If you have a baby in the NICU one of the daily rituals that have been introduced into your life is your daily trip (or trips) to the NICU to visit your little one. For me, it was very difficult to leave my little boy in the NICU, but it was also just as hard for me...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 12, 2012 | Family Stories, Fatherhood, Grief & Bereavement
Matthew Chambers and his wife Victoria welcomed their son James into the world on March 19, 2010. The next few months were filled not only with multiple surgeries and medical interventions – but also with moments of unspeakable joy and intense love. Matthew talks...
by Chris Cavazos | Sep 3, 2012 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood
While our son was in the NICU, we had the opportunity to meet two wonderful people who helped our son thrive while he was there. I’m talking about his primary nurses. These people are a God send and I believe they are essential for your baby while they are in the...
by Chris Cavazos | Jul 4, 2012 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
With the Fourth of July here, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about holidays with your NICU graduate. For the majority of families, holidays are a time to spend with each other, to have fun, eat good food, give thanks and celebrate. That is how it is with...
