by Danielle Dreger | Apr 20, 2017 | Life after the NICU
The days are getting longer and cherry blossoms and tulips are blooming. For most people these are signs of spring. If you’re a parent of a preemie, these aren’t just symbols of something new. These changes in nature signal the end of cold, flu and RSV...
by Kimberly Drew | Apr 13, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
Our oldest daughter has been seeing a neurologist since birth. After 15 years, we have found there are some things we can do proactively to make neurology appointments go more smoothly. Why would your child see a neurologist? A neurologist is a doctor who deals with...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Mar 23, 2017 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Nutrition
by Anne Boon, MS, CCC-SLP After being intubated with a breathing tube for so many months Bryce’s ‘suck muscles’ were weak and trying to feed from the bottle took so much energy that he would tire out before filling his belly. We supplemented tube feedings by way of an...
by Suhir | Mar 20, 2017 | Life after the NICU
In the NICU Faye seemed like she did so well. She sailed through her two-month stay with no issues and the doctors we all so impressed with her. They called her the superstar of the ward. This was my second time around at being a mama, so once there was talk of her...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 16, 2017 | Emotional Health
Practicing self-care is important for all of us and even more crucial for parents of preemies and children with special needs. Below are several examples of how you can nurture yourself and make self-renewal a part of your everyday life in the four areas of...
