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...]
NICU Nurse, but Mom First: Blakelee’s Story
NICU Nurse Being a NICU nurse must be extremely hard, yet very rewarding. Watching them care for my twins, I gained so much respect and admiration for each and every one. Not only does a NICU nurse care for the most delicate, fragile babies, but they also care for the parents of those babies. They are the people who are responsible for explaining what the doctors mean, that … [Read more...]
Love and Loss: Emerson and Finley’s Story
Love and Loss While I share many stories of hope each week, there are just as many stories of heartbreak when talking about premature birth. Today's story of love and loss hit especially close to home for me. There are just so many similarities, yet one huge difference. I will always realize how lucky we were to take two babies home from the NICU. There were many times when … [Read more...]
Triplet Survivor: A Story of Heartbreak and Hope
Triplet Survivor Today, I'm honored to share a very special journey. There is much pain, yet there is also much hope. Losing not one, but two of her daughter's, Jean-mari still had to find a way to go on and fight for her triplet survivor. While it may be hard to read, it's such an important story. The strength that is shown is amazing. Please meet three warriors, … [Read more...]
Going to Term after a Preemie: Violet’s Story
Going to Term Is it possible to have a full term baby after giving birth to a preemie? Many women ask this question often, and the answer is not always clear. Each pregnancy is different, and reasons for a premature birth are different too. Some conditions happen only once, while others are a risk for every pregnancy. For example, the reason I had my twins early, would not … [Read more...]
