by Melissa McMurchy | Jan 4, 2013 | Life after the NICU
When it comes to being a preemie parent, one thing you have to be is organized. Now, I am generally an organized person. I may not be the neatest person but I can tell you where anything is in my house. My husband likes to say I am an overly organized person. This is...
by Melissa Haber | Sep 17, 2012 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
Our daughter Daphne had a fairly long NICU stay for a 27-weeker, which earned her the chance to spend time with dozens of nurses. In fact, every nurse in the large unit had the honor to care for her at least once. The first few weeks were grueling. She was so sick and...
by Kasey Mathews | Aug 6, 2012 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
When my son was born on his due date, the midwife placed him on my chest before his umbilical cord was cut. We stared into each other’s eyes, exchanging telepathic messages. Mine to him – You’re here. You’re real. His to me – I am here. You’re my mother....
