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National Day of Prayer

The President has proclaimed today, May 6, 2010, as a National Day of Prayer.  The following is one section of his proclamation:
“Let us remember in our thoughts and prayers those suffering from natural disasters in Haiti, Chile, and elsewhere, and the people from those countries and from around the world who have worked tirelessly and [...]

Leaving Without Your Preemie

Almost every preemie parent has to experience going home without their baby.  Some parents have to leave their baby in the care of the NICU for days, some for weeks, and some for months.  No matter how long your baby is in the NICU, you have to face the sorrow, the fear, the anxiety, and [...]

Overwhelmed at the NICU

At first I was embarrassed at my uncontrollable display of emotions, but then I decided that it didn’t matter.  I was shocked and frightened at what lay before me, and I had just undergone major surgery!  I just didn’t have the strength to keep my composure any longer.
After my 27-weeker was life-flighted to a large [...]

NICU Survival Tip #2

My NICU Survival Tip #2 is something that I didn’t really do myself during the 94 days my girl was in the NICU, but I wish that I would have.
I left my home and stayed with family near my preemie’s NICU during her stay, and I spent all day every day in the NICU with [...]

Attitude is Everything

So, I’m noticing that on a lot of boards or forums associated with preemies, raising children, or being pregnant, there is sometimes vulgarity and often whining or yelling.  I understand the need to release frustrations and to occasionally vent about when things are particularly bad or difficult, but I find it incredibly rude and immature [...]

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 [...]