by Melissa Haber | Nov 16, 2012 | Grief & Bereavement, NICU Life, Pregnancy & Bedrest, Siblings
Since my daughter Daphne was born three and a half years ago, I have read hundreds of stories of babies who were born too soon. They are all different, all heartbreaking and many of them share one thing: surprise. A normal pregnancy, nowhere near term, interrupted,...
by Dina O'Brien | Oct 29, 2012 | Emotional Health, Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Pregnancy & Bedrest, Professional Insight, Siblings
My last post was about preparing for a NICU stay when you know your baby will need one. This post is about preparing your other children! As a mom of four boys, there was something amazingly special about introducing my first son to his new baby brother, and then two...
by Katrina Moline | Oct 15, 2012 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU, NICU Life, Siblings
Just when I think I’ve heard it all, when I convince myself nothing and no one can deflate me – some unwitting stranger does. And always at the moment I least expect it. Maybe I’m having a particularly ambitious day and I’ve ventured to the...
by Elaine Jones | Jul 25, 2012 | Grief & Bereavement, NICU Life, Siblings
The spring and summer seasons bring flowers and butterflies. Both have special meaning for us now. When Caitlyn passed away there were a lot of flowers and a dear friend actually gave us a shrub for our garden for her memory. It is called a “Pink...
by Laura Romero | Jul 23, 2012 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life, Siblings
If you are a parent like me, summertime brings with it mixed feelings. On one hand, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to spend some “lazy” days with my children enjoying the lack of routine and hurried days, but summer for parents of both typical children and...
by Marty Barnes | Jul 6, 2012 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life, Siblings
{Editor’s Note: Below are some great spots for Texans, but Marty has some fantastic tips for getting out and about, no matter where you live!} Getting out and about with a child that has special health care needs can be a challenge. There are two great parks...
