by Cheryl Silinskas | Feb 1, 2018 | Life after the NICU
Our 24-weeker first came from the NICU mid-flu and RSV season in 2008. We struggled to explain to people why we had to be so cautious and remain in isolation. We’ve spent 10 winters indoors with pneumonia, RSV, and hiding from epic outbreaks. Here’s what I...
by Kristin Beuscher | Dec 22, 2014 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
After I brought my daughter home from the hospital, my world became way too small. At first it felt luxurious to be home. Going back and forth to the NICU multiple times a day was exhausting, and I was so happy that I could spend an entire day in my pajamas and not...
by Aimee Sprik | Aug 5, 2013 | Life after the NICU
So often it is difficult for family and friends to understand exactly how frightening RSV and flu season is for NICU parents. What might be like the common cold for a healthy adult or older child can be devastating for our little ones who need just a little more time...
by Amy Carr | Jan 31, 2013 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
When Hand to Hold asked NICU parents what they thought was unique to parenthood after their baby’s hospital stay, parents were eager to share. There are some eye-opening differences in perspective for those of us who have raised a medically-fragile child and for...