Little Celebrations There is never a typical day in the NICU. Each day brings new challenges, and unexpected developments, but it can also be a time for little celebrations. Those little celebrations can help you get through each day, and really give you hope when you need some. I remember when my little P finally opened just one of his eyes, I was ecstatic. Both of his … [Read more...]
Help from Family and Friends, Koltin’s story
Help While it's never easy to ask, we all need help sometimes. The NICU is definitely one of those times. Even the most self-sufficient person needs help when you have a baby in the hospital. Whether it's a ride to the hospital as you're healing from your emergency c-section, someone to watch your other children at home, or just someone to listen as you cry, help is needed. … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss Party, NICUversary #4
Dr. Seuss Party A Dr. Seuss Party theme is pretty popular for twin birthdays. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are twins after all! Since we don't usually have a traditional party around their actual birthday, we went with a Dr. Seuss Party theme for their 4th NICUversary. This past August 1st and 3rd marks the fourth year that they've been out of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at our … [Read more...]
August 2016 Mid-Month Goal Check
August 2016 We've hit the middle of the month already! Can you believe half of August 2016 is over? I really can't. We've had a very busy month, and we've still got a lot to squeeze in. So, let's take a little look back on what we've done so far, and how we've done on our goals this month. As a reminder, I kept August 16 pretty simple: Finish July Goals … [Read more...]
Twenty five weeks, Amir’s story
Twenty Five Weeks Giving birth at twenty five weeks is scary. There's really no other way to describe it. You are told by countless doctors and professionals that there is no guarantee your baby will come home with you, and even if they do, they may have severe disabilities. At twenty five weeks, your baby is still developing in the womb. They still need to add fat to … [Read more...]
