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...]
Premature Birth, Reasons Unknown: Ezra Ryan’s Story
Premature Birth There are so many reasons for a premature birth. From conditions in the mother to problems with the placenta, a baby may have to be delivered early. Sometimes, the reasons a woman's body goes into labor early are unknown. It can be very difficult not to have those answers. No matter what causes a premature birth, it is still a struggle for the entire family. … [Read more...]
Support in the NICU: Luca’s Story
Support The NICU experience can be very isolating. It's a very emotional time, and can put a strain on any relationship. However, that support from family and friends is the most critical part of enduring a situation like this. It can be hard to know what to say or do for someone who has a baby fighting for survival in the NICU. As the parent, it can be hard to ask for … [Read more...]
Thursday Thankfuls
Thursday It's Thursday. We are only 2 days from the March for Babies. 2 Days! I'm excited, nervous, and hoping for good weather. Heck, I'll take anything but rain at this point. This week, I've been focusing a lot on what happened 4 years ago. I've had old pictures printed, we had a news interview, and I'm writing our speech for Saturday's event. It all brings back a flood … [Read more...]
My Dad, on Father’s Day and every day
Dad In the Dad department, I got pretty lucky. Even though he worked a lot and he worked hard, my Dad always made time to play with me and my brother when we were little. I think that's where I learned to have such a strong work ethic. It's where I also learned how important family is. He traveled a lot for work, but he still coached my basketball and softball teams, … [Read more...]
