by Danielle Dreger | Nov 19, 2018 | Family Stories, NICU Life
Given that my husband is stubborn and I’m tenacious, it did not come as a surprise that Theo, our ex-27 week preemie, came out equally strong-willed and spirited. And it was that stubbornness that saved him. From the beginning Theo had it rough. He had jaundice which...
by Guest Blogger | Nov 1, 2018 | Family Stories
by Kelsey Londos I was admitted to the hospital when my midwife discovered my blood pressure was through the roof. She suspected preeclampsia and told us to expect to stay in the hospital until I gave birth. I was crushed, knowing I would not have the natural home...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 11, 2018 | NICU Life
Parents love celebrating their baby’s milestones. But in the NICU, milestones have a very different meaning. Instead of bonding with their baby through snuggles and first feedings in the postpartum wing of the hospital, parents of NICU babies are scrubbing up at...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 27, 2018 | NICU Life
We asked members of our online communities to share their advice for new NICU parents and they came through with so much great advice, we couldn’t possibly include them all here. Here are some of the highlights parents want you to know about life in the neonatal...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 17, 2018 | Family Stories
The following is from Hand to Hold community member Lacy. If you are interested in sharing your story, email leighann@handtohold.org. What were the circumstances surrounding...
