Unexpected Discoveries From finding out you are pregnant to complications that arise, unexpected discoveries can happen during any part of the pregnancy. The NICU is also a place where you never know exactly what to expect. Throughout my twin pregnancy, I discovered that doctors don't know everything and unexpected discoveries happen more often than we make think. They can … [Read more...]
Hospital Discharge Alone: Lily’s Story
Hospital Discharge Alone When you go to have your baby, you don't expect to have your hospital discharge alone. You expect to bring a newborn baby home with you, and start your family. Prematurity robs you of that experience. There is no celebration, no flowers, and no one trying to sneak a peek of your baby as you're wheeled out. Watching other new families … [Read more...]
Beautiful Big Sister: Natasha’s Story
Big Sister Today, we meet Natasha, who is a big sister to Dominic. We met heart warrior Dominic last week, but if you missed his story, please click HERE. When I first heard from Anastasia about sharing her story, I didn't realize she had two premature birth experiences. It is so inspiring to me how she had the strength to go through both experiences, as well as the NICU … [Read more...]
Strong in the Hospital: Dahlia’s story
The Hospital and NICU Whether it's one day or one hundred days, having your baby in the hospital is never easy. Every mom wants to give birth, and go home with a healthy baby a couple days later. Unfortunately, when you give birth to a preemie, this just doesn't happen. You really can't predict when your preemie will come home from the hospital. The doctors and nurses … [Read more...]
