by Guest Blogger | Oct 30, 2015 | Family Stories
Look, it’s true. I’m not going to lie to you. My life was never the same after I received a Down syndrome diagnosis for my unborn son five years ago. In the beginning, I thought that was a horrible, terrible, devastating thing. Then parental instincts...
by Katie Reginato Cascamo | Oct 28, 2015 | Life after the NICU
“Sit Down!!!!” This phrase is repeated more often with my 5-year-old son then any other. Born 2 ½ months premature at 2 ½ pounds due to pre-eclampsia, Giovanni has been a source of energetic strength, inspiration and courage the last five years. I spent four days on...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 21, 2015 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Most of you reading Hand to Hold and Preemie Babies 101 have personally been through the process of discharge from the NICU and the excitement and nerves to bring the baby home – alone – without the support of the wonderfully supportive and protective NICU...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 11, 2015 | Family Stories
“If luck will have it, you could carry to 37 weeks.” “You might not have to have an emergency C-section, if you’re lucky.” “If we’re lucky, the baby will come out screaming.” “He should only be in the NICU for 3-4...
by Katie Reginato Cascamo | Sep 9, 2015 | News, Reviews & Giveaways
We received a complimentary copy of Girl in Glass in exchange for this review. Deanna Fei, author of Girl in Glass (Bloomsbury Books, 2015), didn’t seek national attention. Fei’s four month NICU stay with her daughter Mila led to a national uproar when AOL CEO Tim...
