by Laura Maikata | Jun 1, 2015 | Life after the NICU
Summer – glorious summer! I love the season, but the first time he saw it, my baby hated everything about it. Now that we’re all out of isolation, how do we make the most of this time of year? My preemie was born in the middle of a beautiful northern summer, but...
by Guest Blogger | Jan 30, 2015 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Wondering if you have a sensory sensitive child? Sensory sensitivities come in two basic varieties; hyper-sensitivity and under-sensitivity. These sensitivities need to be properly understood in order for us as parents to help our children. Understanding the...
by Chrissy Southern | Jul 2, 2014 | Emotional Health, Medical Info & Resources
The day I learned that my son, Dallas was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) I went home and cried. I cried for his future, I cried for the unknown, I cried for finally having an answer and I cried because I felt like I somehow was responsible for this....
by Keira Sorrells | May 15, 2013 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life, Siblings
Like many parents of preemies, I have remained hyper-vigilant about the care and development of my surviving micropreemie triplets. Early on we are taught how important Early Intervention is to ensure our babies hit their milestones as infants and toddlers. My...