by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Family Stories
I wanted to share my story of my full-term baby who spent 33 days in the NICU, followed by another 33 days in the PICU, then another 22 days on a “regular” floor. I just think it is important that people know that there are those of us who have experienced...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Emotional Health
By Ashleigh AshcraftThe moment my daughter was born I felt guilty, over many things – it changed on a day-to-day basis. I had a pretty normal pregnancy. Nothing exciting happened, until the end that is. I felt like I had done so much research on pregnancy,...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Family Stories
I went 11 days overdue. After a very quick labour, up to 8cm dilated, everything was going smoothly… until my son’s heart rate was too high. I was transferred from the birthing centre to the hospital and a clip was placed on his head. They took a...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Family Stories
I was 26 years old when I found out I was expecting a lil bundle of joy. By the time we knew what the sex was we had already decided on a name: Matthew Elijah. I had problems during my pregnancy with blood pressure, it was high, but with no other issues I was not...
by Aimee Sprik | Apr 6, 2013 | Family Stories, Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Professional Insight
By Jodi, RN of Peek-a-boo ICUA cold February wind danced as tree branches swayed side to side in the distance. Frost on the windows gave way to the sun as it began to peek through the thick clouds blanketing the sky. It was another gloomy winter day in the city, but I...
