by Babs Haller | Jul 31, 2013 | Emotional Health
Traditional childbirth? Nope. There was nothing traditional about our pregnancy, delivery, NICU stay, or arrival home. Instead of wondering who my daughter looked like when she was born, I wondered if she was breathing. Rather than hold her and exchange glances as she...
by Bea Smith | Mar 4, 2013 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Life after the NICU, NICU Life, Siblings
For me, the hardest thing about being a parent to a special needs child is watching Caleb, our son who was born with VACTERL, go through what he has gone through: a NICU stay, four surgeries, numerous hospitalizations and ER visits, countless specialist appointments,...
by Samantha Pridgen | Feb 4, 2013 | Life after the NICU
A quick internet search will net you tons of information on how to go about selecting a pediatrician for your newest addition. Things listed to consider range from whether you share parenting beliefs with your pediatrician to whether the office staff is friendly....
by Guest Blogger | Jul 30, 2012 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
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