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...]
24 weeks: Justin’s Story
24 Weeks 24 weeks is the gestation that most doctors tell you is the age of viability. The age where they will try to save your baby if it is born. It is terrifying. I remember sitting in my hospital bed, a few days past viability and listening to the statistics being thrown at me. The quality of life predicted, the complications that would almost surely arise, and the … [Read more...]
NICU Dads: An Advocate and Support System
NICU Dads While I often talk about the struggle we have as premature and NICU moms, there is another person who is a big part of this journey. NICU dads play such an important role that is sometimes overlooked. Even though it is not their body, watching the mother of your child go through pain, both physical and mental, is excruciating. Not being able to do anything to stop … [Read more...]
Bed Rest and Pprom: Sebastian’s Story
Bed Rest At the beginning of my twin pregnancy, I read a lot about bed rest. It's a pretty common occurrence in twin pregnancies, and honestly, it didn't seem to bad to me. Unfortunately, I didn't realize the full gravity of everything that would lead to bed rest. Bed rest isn't simply laying on the couch or in bed just for the fun of it, or just because you are … [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...]