by Julie Cruz | May 5, 2014 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
When my sweet Haley was 5 days old, I was discharged from the hospital. I had only held her once and it was only for a few minutes. As I was leaving, one of the NICU nurses asked me if I had tried kangaroo holding yet. I had no idea what she was even talking about....
by Jennifer Beatty | Feb 28, 2014 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement, Life after the NICU, NICU Life
Traumatic events or prolonged periods of stress can wreak havoc on a marriage, and sometimes they can even lead to divorce. Navigating the NICU is difficult and men and women grieve differently, so it is essential to a relationship that you have the tools necessary to...
by Heather Hucks | Dec 9, 2013 | Emotional Health, Inspiration
So, you started isolation. Cue: hissing and booing. You made it through the first 2 months and by most accounts, it went rather smoothly. You really wanted to take your little pumpkin, or lion, or princess out for trick or treating but you held tight. You’ve...
by Babs Haller | Jul 31, 2013 | Emotional Health
Traditional childbirth? Nope. There was nothing traditional about our pregnancy, delivery, NICU stay, or arrival home. Instead of wondering who my daughter looked like when she was born, I wondered if she was breathing. Rather than hold her and exchange glances as she...
by Alison Epps | Jun 12, 2013 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit is a very personal experience. While we face many similar circumstances and the same uncertainty of what the future holds, how we cope from day-to-day can be different for each one of us. I’m thankful I was able...
