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A Dose of Sweetness

I just found some darling quotes about babies and thought I’d share them with you.  I hope they bring a smile to your face as they did to mine.  :)
A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.
– Frank A. Clark
A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights [...]

NICU Nurses Good and Bad

I sometimes wonder if NICU nurses realize how huge of an impact they have on the parents’ NICU experience.  There does not have to be a lot of interaction between parents and nurses if it’s not encouraged by the parents, but even still the attitude, gentleness, and concern a nurse has for each baby is [...]

Merry Christmas!

Christmas is a season of loving and serving others.  It’s a time when I am always inspired to think outside of my own troubles and lend a hand of comfort and friendship to those around me.
This Christmas you may be in the NICU with your little miracle, learning to monitor your baby’s oxygen, learning to [...]

I’m Thankful for My Preemies

I couldn’t resist writing a tribute to my sweet preemies and my amazing husband this week in honor of Thanksgiving.  As difficult as it was to have my 21-weeker and lose him shortly after his birth, and then to have a 27-weeker and spend over 3 months in the NICU, I am so thankful for [...]

In the NICU during the Holidays

Three years ago I was in the NICU with my tiny baby when the weather turned cold, the leaves fell, Halloween came and went, Thanksgiving came and went, Christmas cheer and holiday shopper enthusiasm blew by in the cold wind outside the dark NICU windows, Christmas day came and went, and the new year rang [...]

A Confession

So, the past week or two I’ve joined a number of online discussions to talk with more parents of preemies and to leave advice or help where I can.  I’ve been having a great time and I’m enjoying talking with other women and getting to know their situations.  However, something is happening to me that [...]

Baby Shower While Baby is in the NICU

It was a wonderful experience having a baby shower after my preemie baby was born and while she was in the NICU.  For one thing, I was living out of town to be with the baby, so being able to go home and feel support and love from so many wonderful family members and friends [...]

Separated from Spouse: Part 2

When we finally brought our baby home from the hospital our family was reunited.  Our baby was entirely our responsibility and that was when we truly became parents.  At last we got to experience the sleepless nights, blowouts, spit up, cuddles, smiles, and drool that many parents take for granted.  It was wonderful.  What wasn’t [...]