Posts: Hand to Hold

Why I’m Passionate About Hand to Hold

Why I’m Passionate About Hand to Hold

The four happiest days of my life were my wedding day to Michael, and birthdays of our three children, Sarah (13), Will (12), and Tom (9). As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a mom. Motherhood is one reason I’ve always been drawn to Hand to Hold and...
Top Ten: How to Survive the NICU

Top Ten: How to Survive the NICU

I don’t know that I have expert answers to any of those questions, but I can share what worked for me. My most important advice? Learn to forgive yourself. You will not win an award for “Best Put Together NICU Mom,” there is no such honor. Living the NICU experience...
The First Time I Saw Jackson

The First Time I Saw Jackson

It was a Polaroid picture – the lighting bad, the image fuzzy. My mom taped the picture to the handrail on my bed. I was numb. The pain medication and conflicting emotions flowing through my body made it hard for me to focus on the photo. Could this really be my son?...