by Summer Hill-Vinson | Oct 12, 2015 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life
Before the NICU, I thought nothing of the simple act of washing my hands. I did it before meals and after leaving restrooms, but I never dwelled on how to wash my hands or for how long. I had the luxury of being healthy and not fearing illnesses. But, all that changed...
by Stacey Skrysak | Jun 23, 2014 | Grief & Bereavement, Life after the NICU
Birthdays are a big deal… especially when you begin life more than 17 weeks before your due date. My surviving triplet is considered a “22 weeker”, and in a matter of days, she will be one year old. Born June 23rd of last year, Peyton faced an uphill battle from...
by Summer Hill-Vinson | Feb 7, 2014 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
We just celebrated another preemie first birthday. And it was almost as difficult as the first. With my son, who was a surprise 26-weeker out of an otherwise uneventful pregnancy, I was blindsided by his first birthday. I was completely unprepared for it. Aren’t first...
by Elaine Jones | Jan 25, 2013 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement, Life after the NICU, Pregnancy & Bedrest
There is no celebrating of Caitlyn’s Birthday, it is too hard. Every April I fear as it approaches. The day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute memories flood my mind. There is not a day that passes that Caitlyn’s memories aren’t with me, but in...
by Aimee Sprik | Oct 25, 2012 | Life after the NICU, News
This past Saturday, Life After NICU held our 1st Birthday Bash at the gorgeous Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora, IL. We had a great turnout, in spite of the chilly temps! The weather was absolutely beautiful – bright blue skies and still breathtaking fall colors...
