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, 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...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 7, 2013 | Family Stories
My story is a bit different. This was my third birth. I had problems with preterm with my older two (now 12 and 7), but went on to deliver at 40 weeks and 35 weeks and no problems. Both healthy.Our baby is now 15 months. Baby Ives was born at 38 weeks. Easy delivery,...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Family Stories
My daughter, Molly Rose was born at 38 weeks and 6 days. There were many complications throughout my pregnancy that all eventually resolved themselves. The day she was born was the happiest day of our lives. Molly was a beautiful 6lbs 7oz little girl with a head full...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Inspiration
As shared on our Facebook page: {source} “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the...
