by Franchesca Cox | Dec 17, 2012 | Grief & Bereavement
I have to say the holidays come with somewhat of a sting. Even though we have a beautiful son, and a daughter on the way (due early February), the holidays have a way of sending nostalgia through your blood, reminding you of your first dream of a Christmas with your...
by Joel Brens | Nov 28, 2012 | Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
As we near the holiday season, I can’t help but think about all of the things we are so very grateful for. Our pregnancy was far from perfect. But in hindsight our circumstances could have been far worse, our outcome far more dire. Not to diminish the...
by Marty Barnes | Oct 26, 2012 | Life after the NICU
Kids love candy. However, for many kids candy is simply not an option. Between childhood obesity, juvenile diabetes, food allergies, and other special needs, the population of children excluded from Halloween traditions grows each year. Year after year I dressed my...
by Chris Cavazos | Jul 4, 2012 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU
With the Fourth of July here, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about holidays with your NICU graduate. For the majority of families, holidays are a time to spend with each other, to have fun, eat good food, give thanks and celebrate. That is how it is with...
