by Beth Puskas | May 30, 2016 | Life after the NICU
Sometimes I resented it like crazy that I had to ask to hold my preemie. Then, to make it that much worse, sometimes it felt like he was being yanked from my arms. And sometimes he was because he had stopped breathing. Another time, a nurse actually reprimanded me for...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 25, 2016 | News
Changes are coming soon here at Preemie Babies 101, and we could not be more excited! Since it’s inception in 2009, Preemie Babies 101 has come a long way. Transforming from an informative blog run by one dedicated mom to now a collaborative site with over 30...
by Karee Marsh | May 18, 2016 | Life after the NICU
When you bring home your NICU baby, nurses or pediatricians or NICU doctors may have thrown around the words “winter lockdown” and “preemies are more susceptible…” and to “keep them isolated.” What does this look like when...
by David Rainey | May 16, 2016 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU, Pregnancy & Bedrest
Over the years, my wife has asked me many questions seconds after I fall asleep. Typically her questions cycle through the topics of shutting the garage, taking out the trash, locking the front door, or hearing a sound outside. Her timing is impeccable. “Do you think...
by Kelli Kelley | Apr 15, 2016 | News
Imagine having to decide if you want your baby to receive medical intervention at birth that, while potentially saving their life, could lead to a lifetime of healthcare challenges, developmental delays and disabilities. Imagine after the baby survived despite...
