by Kara Wahlin | Dec 21, 2015 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement
When my surviving son was finally discharged from the NICU, he cried for about three months straight. Literally. My husband and I called it the daily “witching hour”, though it was hardly an hour. It lasted on average from 3-8pm daily (in addition to other...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 14, 2015 | Emotional Health, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
“It’s the most… wonderful time… of the year!” While this traditional line conjures up feelings of warmth and nostalgia, for many the holidays can also be the most painful and confusing time of the year. This is particularly relevant for families who have/had...
by Heather Hucks | Dec 7, 2015 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
UPDATED DECEMBER 2021 It’s RSV season, and COVID-19 is still a major concern, and it’s possible you and your family have settled into isolation with your NICU baby. Limited trips in public, shoes off at the door, 2 minute hand scrubs, Lysol sweeps every...
by Andrea Mullenmeister | Dec 2, 2015 | Emotional Health
It’s been three years since my son, Jaxson, was born more than four months early and I still relive the experience, scene for scene, when I see or hear a helicopter. I am there. I feel the rumble of the helicopter blades. I smell the humid July air. I taste the fear...
by Parijat Deshpande | Nov 30, 2015 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Finding the right pediatrician for your preemie is particularly important as preterm infants often have different needs than full-term babies. While your friends may be raving about their pediatricians, there are several additional factors you need to consider when...