Premature Birth Reality Every mom-to-be has hopes and dreams about what her pregnancy and birth will be like. Some of us even make birth plans, as we decorate our nursery and register for our baby shower. But, when your baby comes unexpectedly, things change. Unfortunately, premature birth reality can be quite different from what you pictured. Often, there isn't time for a … [Read more...]
NICU Survivors: Life at Home
NICU Survivors NICU Survivors are amazing. No matter how long or how short your stay, getting to go home is a momentous occasion. That homecoming day is one you will always remember. But, what comes next? How do you go back to "normal" life with NICU survivors? Is it possible? Perhaps, not right away. When we got home from the NICU, we had a nurse visit our house … [Read more...]
Blame is not the answer, Scarlett’s Story
Blame When you experience a premature birth, it's so hard not to blame yourself, as the mother. Mothers are supposed to be able to protect their children from anything, even before they are born. Sometimes, though, you just can't. It is not in your power, and it is a really hard situation to be in. I always second guessed everything I did during my pregnancy, and wondered … [Read more...]
