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The Snoedel

I’ve just been introduced to a unique product called a Snoedel, pronounced “snoodle”.  The name is of Dutch origin meaning “snuggle”, and it is a small fabric doll/blanket that provides aromatherapy for babies.  According to it’s purpose, it’s recommended for babies in the NICU because the doll can be infused with the mother’s scent and [...]

Due Date Come and Gone?

So, my 27-weeker preemie was in the NICU past her due date, which the nurses had told me was a bit unusual.  From the day we arrived at the NICU I received encouragement that my baby would be home before her due date, because most preemies were.  I never lost hope of that, which is [...]

Why do Preemies Have Flat Heads?

How many parents of NICU babies had to take a hospital burp rag and roll it up, tape the ends together, and place it under their baby’s head to keep their baby’s head from being too flat?  How many had to buy a helmet after leaving the NICU, to continue rounding out their preemie’s head?
It’s [...]

Headbox Oxygen

A headbox is basically a hard plastic box that sits directly over your preemie baby’s head while she is laying down and it is curved to allow room for her neck and it has oxygen tubing plugs at the top.  With just the head covered the nurses can still easily change your preemie’s diapers and [...]

Elizabeth’s Story: Part 2

Twelve hours later, Callie developed blood infections that caused her oxygen to drop. They would “bag” her for a few moments then bring her back up to normal. They moved her to an oscillator with nitric gas to breath for her. That night was a rough one. I wasn’t sure what to think. Daddy came [...]

Elizabeth’s Story: Part 1

I came across your facebook page and it led me to this website. I wanted to share my story with you. I have had four children, three being preemies, and out of the three preemies, two have lived and one has received her wings. I hope that my story can help someone.
I found out about [...]

A Funny NICU Story

So, I was just thinking about how serious and maybe depressing so many of my posts are.  I know that it can’t always be helped simply because of the subject matter of this blog, but I wanted to take a moment to share a funny story from NICU life.
Most of the rooms in the NICU [...]

Angela’s Story: Part 6

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This is the last of six posts dedicated to sharing one couple’s struggle to have children and then the survival of their preemie twins plus their third preemie baby.  They are currently expecting again and are taking new steps toward achieving a full-term delivery.  This is Angela’s Story.
I immediately started having hard contractions that [...]