Support The NICU experience can be very isolating. It's a very emotional time, and can put a strain on any relationship. However, that support from family and friends is the most critical part of enduring a situation like this. It can be hard to know what to say or do for someone who has a baby fighting for survival in the NICU. As the parent, it can be hard to ask for … [Read more...]
Identical Twins Bentley and Oakley
A single baby or identical twins? I found out at 8 weeks that I was carrying identical twins. My doctor had a small, portable ultrasound machine, and she was experienced with twin pregnancies. She could not see a dividing membrane at the time, and sent me to a high risk specialist for my 12 week appointment. Many obstetricians do not have portable ultrasound machines. In my … [Read more...]