by Guest Blogger | Oct 29, 2014 | Family Stories
What were the circumstances surrounding your child’s birth? When I was 29 weeks, I went in for a regular checkup. Since the appointment, I had just 2 weeks prior been cancelled due to an emergency c-section, my doctor had to attend. My blood pressure was 160/120. My...
by Jennifer Sweetman | Jun 28, 2012 | Finances & Insurance, Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
I have yet to meet a mother who has said motherhood is anything like she anticipated. Furthermore, motherhood to a preemie is anything like any mother could ever imagine if she had to find herself in that position. It isn’t just about having a cute, small baby. I had...
by Dina O'Brien | Jun 8, 2012 | Emotional Health, Pregnancy & Bedrest
When I found out I was pregnant with my fourth child in February 2009, I was ecstatic! I always wanted to have four children and I felt like my family dreams were finally reaching completion. At 13 weeks gestation, at a routine sonogram screening, that dream was...
