by Aimee Sprik | Apr 10, 2013 | News, NICU Life
Wow… what a great week! We want to thank everyone for making Full Term NICU Babies Week such a huge success! It would not have been possible if it were not for all of our loyal and supportive followers and especially for those who were willing to share their...
by Joel Brens | Apr 7, 2013 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, NICU Life
By Joel Brens of Papas of PreemiesThe NICU is a scary, foreign place for those who are entering its doors for the first time. I was certainly overwhelmed by the constant noises and alarms that went off. So much went through my mind when we were in the NICU, and...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Family Stories, Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Professional Insight
By Jodi, RN of Peek-a-boo ICUA cold February wind danced as tree branches swayed side to side in the distance. Frost on the windows gave way to the sun as it began to peek through the thick clouds blanketing the sky. It was another gloomy winter day in the city, but I...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Emotional Health
By Ashleigh AshcraftThe moment my daughter was born I felt guilty, over many things – it changed on a day-to-day basis. I had a pretty normal pregnancy. Nothing exciting happened, until the end that is. I felt like I had done so much research on pregnancy,...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, NICU Life
By Mark Brislin of Papas of PreemiesWhen I first decided to write for Papas of Preemies, my goals were very simple. I knew that in order to heal from this NICU experience and fight off the impulses of post traumatic stress, I had to talk about it but I wasn’t...
