by Kathryn Whitaker | Dec 19, 2016 | NICU Life
A similar version of this post was originally published in July 2012. One of your friends just landed themselves in the NICU. Let me guess. You want to help, but you have no idea what to say or what to do. Fear not, many of us who have been there have these...
by Rhiannon Giles | Mar 18, 2016 | Finances & Insurance, Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
Having a baby is expensive. Having a baby in the NICU is astronomically more expensive; the costs vary depending on your employer and insurance coverage, but there is no way around the fact you will be spending money you did not budget. Even if you have stellar...
by Kayla Aimee | Nov 16, 2015 | Life after the NICU
In 2010 my daughter was born fifteen and a half weeks early, making her February due date give way to a November birthday. Spending our first Christmas with our first child in the hospital, still unsure of whether or not we would ever bring her home, was incredibly...
by Julie Cruz | Dec 8, 2014 | Life after the NICU
This time of year is a wonderful time of year to thank and celebrate those who have made an impact in our lives. It’s also a great time to give back and encourage those who might find it hard to find things to celebrate. There are two things I love doing with my...
by Marty Barnes | Nov 19, 2012 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
I am sure we have all heard, and many of us have used the saying ‘it takes a village’. When dealing with a child with special needs and/or medical issues this really hits home. Life for my daughter started in the NICU with a team of medical professionals treating...
