by Beth Puskas | Aug 9, 2018 | Life after the NICU
“Mama, are the cupcakes ready?” my former 29-weeker, now 5-year-old son, asks for what must be the thousandth time in the past 5 minutes of the 20-25 minutes it takes for these darn cupcakes to bake. I try so hard to not get annoyed. Because first, let’s be honest, I...
by Beth Puskas | Aug 15, 2016 | Life after the NICU
My preemie just finished his first few weeks of preschool. After a rocky first few days, everyone says he is doing just fine. I was so surprised to hear that, considering neither one of us handles transitions well. (I think having a certain stuffed blue Rhino with him...
by Andrea Mullenmeister | Aug 14, 2015 | Life after the NICU
Even though we knew our son would benefit from special education services, we still weren’t prepared for the bittersweet heartbreak that came with hearing the words “Your child qualifies for special education preschool.” If you asked me three years ago how I felt...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Aug 22, 2014 | Life after the NICU
During our 44-day NICU stay, I used to dream of our preemie entering school, lunch pail in hand and confidently carrying his backpack. But to be honest, I wasn’t sure that day would ever come. Fast forward four years and that day has come. Below are a few things we...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 1, 2013 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
I like to start any discussion of childcare by pointing out that I firmly believe that child care encompasses far more than routine care. Far beyond dressing, diaper changing, and feeding, the childcare you choose not only stands to significantly shape your child’s...
