by Guest Blogger | May 30, 2014 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
A prescription for physical, occupational, or speech therapy is like a prescription for antibiotics—you can have it filled wherever you choose. Unlike a medication, however, the therapist you choose will have an ongoing relationship with you and your child that your...
by Kaleena Berryman | Mar 7, 2014 | Inspiration, Life after the NICU
When I look at my son I see a happy, lively, extremely kind kid with a spirit that is sweet and miraculous. He is every bit the gift from God I prayed for. I see his love for music, his keen sense of sound, and his ability to entertain himself just long enough for...
by Kathy McClelland | Jan 8, 2014 | Emotional Health, Finances & Insurance, Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
“Any questions?” she asked at the end of the tour. My mind was searching, grasping for something to ask, but I was so distracted and overwhelmed by all of the medical equipment. I couldn’t contain my tears any longer. They started spilling out. I...
by Amy Carr | Mar 28, 2013 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
In honor of March as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Dr. Mary Elizabeth Parker, a pediatric physical therapist & professor of pediatric physical therapy, was our guest at the March 21, 2013, Facebook Chat discussing Cerebral Palsy, a common diagnosis for newborns...
by Melissa Haber | Feb 18, 2013 | Life after the NICU
When my daughter Daphne came home after five months in the NICU, we took her to the first pediatrician appointment not knowing what to expect. After all, she had been followed by just about every kind of specialist in the hospital, and we had a long schedule of...