by Hand to Hold Staff | Oct 5, 2017 | Life after the NICU
The day you get the call your child is coming home from the NICU is one of the best feelings in the world. Then the emotions and realizations set in that my child is coming home, with monitors and cords galore as well as oxygen tanks, and we aren’t near ready. We were...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 18, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
My baby did not end up in the NICU because he was premature. He ended up in the NICU because he was medically fragile. Though these terms are certainly not mutually exclusive, many preemies–like my other child who was a 34 week feeder/grower–outgrow their...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 14, 2017 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life
Whether you’re currently in the NICU, ready to be discharged, or you’ve been out of the unit for months (or years!), showing appreciation for the NICU nurses who cared for your baby never goes out of style. These gift ideas for NICU nurses can be used year...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Aug 10, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, which is fitting because this August is the one-year anniversary of my ex-27 week preemie, Theo, getting his glasses. Parents of preemies are all too familiar with eye exams. Babies born under three pounds or...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 31, 2017 | Life after the NICU
The following story is from preemie mom Theresa. If you’d like to share your NICU story with us, email leighann@handtohold.org. I am a parent of micropreemie twins born 15 weeks early. I am one of the lucky ones. My twins...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Jul 24, 2017 | Life after the NICU
“Is he your only child?” or “Are you going to have anymore?” are two of my least favorite questions and also the two I am asked most often. I honestly wish the people asking understood how hard those kind of questions are for many parents to...
