by Jennifer Beatty | Jan 29, 2014 | Emotional Health, Inspiration, Medical Info & Resources
Sarina LaMarche, Senior Career and Life Coach with Renee Trudeau & Associates, looks at how to set realistic goals for self-care this year and how to make them stick, even if you sometimes fall off the wagon. Get re-energized this year so you are more rested,...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Dec 16, 2013 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
I still tense up when someone who’s pregnant says, “Oh, I hope I go early. I can’t stand to be pregnant one more day.” It’s hard to attend baby showers. I dread the inevitable “sharing your birth story.” When a friend freaks...
by Alison Epps | Oct 14, 2013 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
My son, James, is a former micro-preemie who has struggled with eating and weight gain for quite some time. A few weeks ago, just after his third birthday, he was at the point of needing a g-tube placed. Even though we’ve thought about it and discussed it for...
by Amy Carr | Jul 2, 2013 | Emotional Health
As parent who has experienced the wild emotional roller coaster that is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a kind word or gesture especially from a medical professional caring for our child imbues more meaning and is long remembered. These are words we need to hear to...