by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 16, 2016 | Mental Health, NICU Life
“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” — e.e. cummings “Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” — Lord Byron “Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion” — Truvy (Steel Magnolias) Any...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Feb 17, 2016 | NICU Life
One of the most common questions that leads people to this blog is something along the lines of, “My friend had a preemie – how can I help?” Friends and family want to help, but being a NICU parent is likely something to which many people cannot...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 12, 2016 | Family Stories, Mental Health
As I look back at the NICU journey of my 25.5 weeker, I am incredibly thankful for the beautiful baby boy who has shown me true strength and determination. He has been a fighter from day one and been through more in 9 months than most deal with in a lifetime. What a...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 8, 2016 | Life after the NICU, Mental Health
The day after my son William died, my husband and I went to the hospital to see his twin Elliott in the NICU. We had agreed that being near Elliott would be the only thing that would feel ok that day. We were both mostly silent. I remember feeling very otherworldly,...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 3, 2016 | Life after the NICU, Mental Health, NICU Life
One of the best things that happened to me while my girls were in the NICU was meeting another NICU mom. It’s hard to believe anything good can come from the NICU, but it is true. I saw her several times around the NICU and one day my mother happened to start up...
