by Rebecca Wood | Jan 11, 2021 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
My baby’s first year was far different from what I was led to believe life after the NICU would be, and it caught me by surprise. This story was originally published in January of 2014 and has been updated. During my baby’s three-month NICU stay, I quickly learned the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 28, 2020 | NICU Life
Whether it’s been days, weeks or months, the day has finally arrived – you’re going home from the NICU! No matter how long you’ve been in the NICU, this day is one to celebrate. Keep reading as families share their memories of that special day....
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 21, 2020 | NICU Life
The first time holding your NICU baby is a precious moment that you will never forget. Whether you’ve waited hours, days, or even weeks or months to hold your baby, this milestone is one to hold on to forever. We’re grateful to celebrate these milestones with...
by Ali Dunn | Sep 16, 2020 | NICU Life
My preemies’ first “outfit” was not a family heirloom or a super cozy sleeper. It wasn’t even something that I picked out. The first thing that my babies wore were tiny knitted hats of soft pastel yarn that had to be handmade by a volunteer because their heads were...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 7, 2020 | NICU Life
Milestones look very different for NICU babies and their families than they do for typical families who do not endure a NICU stay. For a NICU parent who isn’t caring for their baby full time at home, feeding their baby that first bottle in the NICU is one of the...
