by Bea Smith | May 27, 2013 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
One of the hardest moments I experienced after the birth of my son was telling my parents that he was in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). I will never forget the pain in their eyes. The birth of a premature or sick baby is not merely stressful or difficult,...
by Keira Sorrells | Jan 16, 2013 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
If you are familiar with the preemie world, you have most likely heard the NICU experience referred to as a roller coaster. With all the baby steps forward and the major and minor setbacks along the way, parents often feel as if they are on a hair- raising carnival...
by Rachel Pasquale | Oct 9, 2012 | Emotional Health
My first time holding Isabella, May 31st 2010, I don’t have a clear memory of the first time I saw Isabella. It was a few hours after my c-section. The doctors had been able to stabilize her in the NICU and I got the green light to go see her. I don’t remember how I...
by Kelli Kelley | Feb 1, 2012 | Emotional Health
Tactile sensation including massage, hugs and pats on the back have proven to accelerate recovery from illness, calm us when we are afraid and even help premature babies gain weight.This is not surprising given that our skin is our body’s largest organ. When our...
