by Guest Blogger | Sep 1, 2014 | Family Stories
I am 4’9″ and weigh only 100 pounds, so carrying just one baby would likely be hard on my body. Then my husband and I found out we were expecting twins. My sister is a neonatal nurse, so we knew the struggles we may have to face. At just 26 weeks, my labor...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 15, 2023
When Will My Baby Go Home from the NICU? A guide to the discharge process Once the initial shock of the NICU has worn off, one of your first questions may be “When will we go home?” The truth is, that is a hard question to answer. Getting ready to go home is a process...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 15, 2023
Caring for Your Mental Health in the NICU Having a baby in the NICU can be a stressful time for the entire family. You may feel helpless because you can’t help your baby more. Perhaps you’re overwhelmed from juggling work, other children, transportation or finances....
by Lexi Losch | Oct 31, 2023 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
Photo by Emily Ingalls Photography by Lexi Losch, MA, LPC, NCC Having a baby in the NICU can be a stressful time for the entire family. You may be experiencing many ups and downs as you navigate this new life. You may feel helpless because you can’t help your baby...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 19, 2023
Communicating With Your Partner A traumatic birth and a NICU stay both place added pressure on relationships. Both partners may react to stress and grief very differently. Tending to and nourishing your relationship with your partner now will provide for a stronger...
