by Alison Epps | Aug 7, 2013 | Emotional Health
I remember meeting with the lactation consultant when I was on hospitalized bed rest, pregnant with James. Of course I would pump. James was going to come early. How early we didn’t know, but definitely early. It was the first time I heard breast milk referred...
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 Babs Haller | Jun 27, 2013 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement
As a female, I can say with 100% confidence that, for me, the anticipation of one day becoming a mother far exceeded that of any other life event. Think about the love and care that toddlers show their baby dolls. The desire for nurturing a baby begins extremely early...
by Elaine Jones | Dec 26, 2012 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement, Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Pregnancy & Bedrest
When Caitlyn passed away at twelve-days-old our world shattered. Lost, alone, angry, broken and a feeling of being hollow was all I felt. My husband and I were sharing the grieving so it was unbearable to share our sadness with each other, it was so raw and too deep....
by Jennifer Sweetman | Jun 28, 2012 | Finances & Insurance, Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
I have yet to meet a mother who has said motherhood is anything like she anticipated. Furthermore, motherhood to a preemie is anything like any mother could ever imagine if she had to find herself in that position. It isn’t just about having a cute, small baby. I had...