by Hand to Hold Staff | Dec 7, 2020 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
I wanted to be the perfect mom. But I also wanted to make sure he wasn’t having any more episodes. By Arielle Lucas, Hand to Hold Family Support Specialist and mom to Qingston, born at 27 weeks. On a Thursday I was told my son, Qingston, would be discharged in...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 28, 2020 | NICU Life
Whether it’s been days, weeks or months, the day has finally arrived – you’re going home from the NICU! No matter how long you’ve been in the NICU, this day is one to celebrate. Keep reading as families share their memories of that special day....
by Guest Blogger | Sep 26, 2014 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
As a NICU parent, the day your baby comes home from the NICU is the day you’ve been dreaming of. And yet, the truth is that it’s often an overwhelming and scary day. After days or weeks or months of having professional caregivers all day and night, endless supplies of...
by Rebecca Wood | Mar 3, 2014 | Life after the NICU
Before my baby could be discharged from the NICU, I had an impressive list of tasks I needed to accomplish. Finding a pediatrician sat on the top of the list. The project seemed simple but, honestly, I didn’t know what I was doing. In hindsight, I was lucky to...
