by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 1, 2018 | News
The NICU community is a world in which information and ideas are shared and collaboration is key. Hand to Hold often has the opportunity to work with medical professionals and other organizations on a variety of research studies. One such research study has been...
by Kathy McClelland | Mar 6, 2015 | Emotional Health
I never imagined I would have a special needs child. No one ever does, I suppose. My dreams were for a happy, healthy bouncing boy. A brother for my firstborn. Although there were slight indicators something was wrong when my baby was in utero – primarily that...
by Kristin Beuscher | Jan 14, 2015 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
When your baby comes prematurely, it’s tempting to hit the Internet in search of comfort and reassurance. While venturing online may turn up some useful facts about a certain diagnosis, or commiseration from other parents facing similar circumstances, it can...
by Stephanie Goley | Jul 11, 2014 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
Recently, I flew from Massachusetts to Texas with my son. He was one of 30 children taking part in a clinical trial at the University of Texas. This is a pretty cutting edge study in the US for kids with cerebral palsy, and he was “lucky” enough to be chosen. Deciding...
by Guest Blogger | May 2, 2014 | Family Stories, Inspiration
Throughout my life I have always been fascinated by other people’s stories. I was a journalism major in college and was known to be more engaged in listening to the conversation at the table next to me at a restaurant than my dinner companions’. I always joked...
