Sharing is Difficult Nothing about a complicated pregnancy or NICU stay is easy. From the worry and the heartache to the decisions and the waiting, sharing is hard. Not only do people want to know what is going on with your baby, but they are constantly asking how you are doing. Most of the time, you don't know the answers to either of those questions. Plus, explaining … [Read more...]
A Different NICU: A Different Experience
A Different NICU From layout to policies to staff, every NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is different. What may happen in one hospital, may not happen in another. In each different NICU, each family can have a very unique experience. Some hospitals have private rooms, some are organized in pods of a few beds, while others are entire rooms filled with … [Read more...]
Twice a Preemie Mom, Anthony and Chloe’s stories
Twice a Preemie Mom Having a premature birth and being a preemie mom is a life-changing experience. There are so many emotions during the journey, and I think fear might be the strongest. You are afraid of what will happen next, you are afraid of any little thing that goes wrong, and you are mostly afraid you will lose your precious baby. Now, imagine having to experience … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Mondays and Zander
Welcome to Micro Preemie Monday! For those of you that have been here before, thank you for all your support. If you're new to the blog or new to reading on Mondays, let me give you the scoop. Mondays are the days we celebrate Miracles! I have two of my own....my twins. They were born at 25 weeks, 5 days at 1 lb 7 oz and 2 lbs 2 oz. I share my story on the blog to give … [Read more...]