Eye Doctor While parents are good about scheduling annual doctor appointments, and even dentist appointments, the eye doctor is sometimes forgotten. Do children even need to see an eye doctor? Don't they check their eyes at the regular doctor? Or do that eye chart at school? The answer definitely depends on the child, family history, and birth circumstances. I'm going to … [Read more...]
How to survive NICU: Lucia Wren’s Story
Survive NICU No matter what the circumstances or what your experience is, everyone has the same objective when their baby is born premature: Survive NICU life. Not only are you scared for your baby, but your whole life changes and your priorities shift. While not everyone may be able to be there all day, every day, you do your best to be with your baby as much as possible. … [Read more...]
Precious Preemie Moments, Brix Michael-Dean’s story
Precious Preemie Moments The first time holding your newborn baby is a special moment for any new mom. However, a preemie mom doesn't always get to experience those things right away. It may be days, even weeks, before she gets to hold her baby, so when it finally happens it can be amazing. Those precious preemie moments are forever etched in her heart. Changing diapers, … [Read more...]
23 week survivor, Cole’s Story
23 week Survivor Being pregnant with multiples can come with very high risks. Today's micro preemie story is a result of some of those risks. We will meet a 23 week survivor, who not only survived a triplet pregnancy, but also a NICU stay filled with challenges. It is an inspiring story, and I'm so happy to be able to share it with you. Please meet Cole, an amazing 23 week … [Read more...]
Surviving Trauma, Dakota-Rose’s Story
Trauma A premature birth can be filled with trauma. From the unexpected early time you give birth, to all of the unknowns you must deal with in the NICU, the whole experience is full of life-changing events. Faced with talk of survival rates and unexpected complications, that trauma can stick with you long after you are home from the NICU. Today, however, we meet a sweet … [Read more...]