by Lindsay Rosenfeld | May 3, 2021 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Inspiration, Life after the NICU
Resilience is an odd term. Its meaning varies so wildly. It’s typically used to describe some inherent personal quality, i.e. “look how resilient they are!” I know better. While there are aspects that are personal, there are many more layers that have nothing to do...
by Lindsay Rosenfeld | Dec 20, 2018 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Inspiration, Life after the NICU
Birth day: a day to celebrate the birth of your child Gotcha day: a day to celebrate taking your child home; i.e. “getting them” Some of us don’t leave the hospital three – five days after giving birth with typically eating, breathing, growing babies. Yet, many...
by Amy Carr | Nov 2, 2015 | Inspiration, News
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Sixth Annual Preemie Power Photo & Essay Contest! We received over 80 entries ranging in ages from mere weeks old up to 10 years. Each of the entries was accompanied by an inspiring story of strength and hope, proving...
by Alison Epps | Sep 16, 2015 | Inspiration, NICU Life
How do you say thank you to the people who saved your child’s life? Finding words to honor their dedication, compassion, kindness, brilliance, and love is an impossibly difficult task. I’ve heard lots of people say that their NICU nurses became like family to...
by Julie Cruz | Sep 14, 2015 | Emotional Health, Inspiration, NICU Life
Dear NICU Nurse, Until today we knew nothing about each other. Now we are friends. Now we are family. Every day I leave my child in your hands and trust you to look after her and keep her safe. Your job is ever changing, and sometimes you may think the things you do...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 4, 2015 | Grief & Bereavement, Inspiration, News, Reviews & Giveaways
At 32 weeks, after what my doctors had termed a “perfect twin pregnancy,” my life took a devastating and unexpected turn. On the evening of my baby shower, I was rushed to hospital. Although I was assured, that in all likelihood my waters had broken and...
