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 Cristal Grogan | Sep 24, 2014 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
It’s 5am. Tears well in my eyes as I fill the tub, holding a squirming, poop-covered toddler. I can’t believe this has been happening daily for a month now. What if he never outgrows this phase? How am I supposed to get through the day if I’m already falling apart? No...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 29, 2014 | Emotional Health, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Having a baby is one of the most life-changing events a person will go through; having a baby born prematurely or with a NICU experience is not only life-altering, it’s also complicated with extra layers of fear, trauma, and loss of control. This article highlights...
by Guest Blogger | Feb 27, 2014 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Finding out you are pregnant is one of the most exciting things ever, especially if you had a difficult time getting there. We expect our pregnancies to be flawless and joyful. But, when you find out you are having triplets as I did, that world comes crashing down. ...
by Jennifer Beatty | Jan 29, 2014 | Emotional Health, Inspiration, Medical Info & Resources
Sarina LaMarche, Senior Career and Life Coach with Renee Trudeau & Associates, looks at how to set realistic goals for self-care this year and how to make them stick, even if you sometimes fall off the wagon. Get re-energized this year so you are more rested,...