by Keira Sorrells | Nov 14, 2012 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement, Life after the NICU
After my triplets were born at 25 weeks 5 days, my natural inclination was to try to answer the question “Why?” Why did this happen to me, my family, my babies? Guilt was the overriding emotion, despite hearing on numerous occasions: “You did nothing to cause...
by Keira Sorrells | Oct 11, 2012 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement, Life after the NICU
One of my greatest struggles as a mother who has lost a child is how to honor my daughter’s memory in a way that seems good enough The problem is, no matter what I do, no matter what I think of, it never seems grand enough or poignant enough to properly show the...
by Babs Haller | Sep 10, 2012 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
So I’m driving along and from my backseat hear, “You are my sunshine. My only sunshine. You make me happy. When skies are grey….” sung by the sweet little voice of my daughter Kate, born at 2 lbs., 1 oz. and 25 weeks, 6 days gestation in 2007. I am instantly taken...
by Keira Sorrells | Aug 20, 2012 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement, Life after the NICU, Pregnancy & Bedrest
Parents of “typically” developing children will marvel when their baby takes their first steps and says their first word. And when their child graduates from high school it is a day of joy to be sure. Each and every mark is to be celebrated and should be. As...
by Keira Sorrells | Jun 21, 2012 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement, NICU Life, Siblings
“Oh, twins! They’re so cute!” exclaims the lady in the checkout line at the grocery store. In a nanosecond, I have the following conversation with myself: “No, they’re not twins, they’re triplets you just can’t see the third one. Does this lady care that one of my...
