by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 9, 2020 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
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by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 9, 2020 | Life after the NICU
A common question parents ask when it comes to sleep and their preemie is “When can we sleep train?” While preemies and NICU babies sleep a lot more than term babies, that sleep is often inconsistent and sporadic, leaving parents and caregivers exhausted...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Feb 3, 2020 | Life after the NICU
It was Teddy Roosevelt who famously said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Psychologists estimate that 10% of our daily thoughts are comparisons. I would argue that this number seems a little low when it comes to parents. When my twin pregnancy ended at...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 4, 2019 | Family Stories
Photo courtesy Sullivan family It all started with a routine dental cleaning. A high blood pressure reading when I went to get my teeth cleaned sent me straight to the doctor. After lying down in the doctor’s office for 20 minutes, we had no luck getting it...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Oct 7, 2019 | Family Stories
This post comes from Partnering Organization H. McCurry. For more information on your you can become a Partnering Organization, contact Krystle Gervais. The first bath at home after a NICU stay may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. I have completed two...
