by Hand to Hold Staff | Oct 7, 2019 | Family Stories
This post comes from Partnering Organization H. McCurry. For more information on your you can become a Partnering Organization, contact Krystle Gervais. The first bath at home after a NICU stay may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. I have completed two...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 9, 2019 | Family Stories
Established in 2000 by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), Neonatal Nurses Week gives members of the neonatal community the opportunity to honor their nurse colleagues and show their pride in being a neonatal nurse. For NICU parents, it’s a time...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 2, 2019 | Family Stories
Photo courtesy of the author After the birth of my daughter at 32 weeks pregnant via an emergency C-section, I found myself in complete survival mode. My only focus was getting to the hospital twice a day and pumping as much as I could for her. I literally could not...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Aug 26, 2019 | Family Stories
by Donna Klostermann photo courtesy Klostermann family As I progressed through my pregnancy, I relaxed each time we passed a milestone. After I reached 36 weeks, I breathed a sigh of relief because, if my baby were born, he or she would probably survive. My attitude...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 27, 2019 | Family Stories, NICU Life, Siblings
by Alexandra Lofton Photo courtesy Alexandra Lofton Being a sibling of a NICU baby is a very unique experience. For me it was a time of learning and excitement; however, it was also a very challenging and frightening period. Being an 8-year-old, I was filled with...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jun 24, 2019 | Family Stories, Mental Health
Meet Lisa, mom to Ava, a micro preemie who was just 1 pound, 12 ounces at birth. Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor who, despite treating others suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD, still struggled with postpartum psychosis and PTSD. Here is her story....
