by Guest Blogger | Jun 7, 2013 | Family Stories, Medical Info & Resources
Our son, the mighty Shaw Richter, was born at 27 weeks, just over two pounds and spent 122 days in the NICU. Shaw’s medical history is long in his short 2 years of life. He suffered a stroke at birth and endured 22 spinal taps that left a permanent bruise on his...
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 Melissa Haber | Sep 17, 2012 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
Our daughter Daphne had a fairly long NICU stay for a 27-weeker, which earned her the chance to spend time with dozens of nurses. In fact, every nurse in the large unit had the honor to care for her at least once. The first few weeks were grueling. She was so sick and...
by Melissa Haber | Jun 13, 2012 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
I witnessed the scene countless times during Daphne’s five-month stay: a father entering the NICU for the first time. He approaches the incubator alone, tentatively, blue gown over his clothes. Peeking into the acrylic incubator from a few feet away, he is approached...
