by Samantha Pridgen | Jan 27, 2014 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
The day after I gave birth to our 29-weeker, my milk was overflowing. I will never forget the embarrassment I felt as visitors came in to find my pajamas soaked and me totally unaware. We immediately called the lactation nurse, and I had my first experience pumping...
by Michelle Hensel | Jan 30, 2013 | Life after the NICU
When my first child rolled over for the first time, her daddy and I cheered. We applauded her when she sat and later when she crawled. We laughed when she said her first word, “duck”, and laughed more when she began calling everything...
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...
