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NICU Graduate Clinic Follow Ups
When we left the hospital with Roxy, we were informed we would have an appointment card mailed to us with a date and time for her NICU Graduate Clinic checkup. Roxy’s first checkup was in March of this year and I was a little scared of what to expect, but I really just knew that [...]
Home for the Holidays
When my son, Haylen, was born at 27wks 5days (2 lbs 13oz, 15.5 inches), we were much like other parents of preemies and we were caught completely unaware and off guard. From my own experience, I realized that though most people know that some babies are born prematurely, they really don’t understand the extent of [...]
Comment by Patricia Ray
This comment was submitted by Patricia Ray on the “Book Giveaway!” post. I thought it brought up many important concerns that we all face as parents of preemie babies, and I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to read it and respond. Patricia graciously gave me permission to republish her comment. Hi there. [...]
Your Baby Wears Glasses?
Our daughter Adeline has been wearing glasses since she was thirteen months old, nearly a year ago. For the first few months, we were questioned by a lot of people, “How did you know that she needed glasses?” Depending on the situation, I’ll sometimes give the short answer. “Addie was born prematurely and she visits [...]
Q&A – Should I Switch Doctors?
Question from Katie – We’re struggling with [my preemie's] doctors right now. We’re in _____, and the only doctors that work with the NICU are in one BIG office. So far we haven’t been able to see the same doctor, nor talk to the same nurses when we call with questions. They keep telling us [...]
Visiting the Pediatrician at Home
When I got home from the NICU with my tiny preemie baby, I had an appointment set up to see my pediatrician just one or two days later. It was January, one of the worst months of RSV Season, and I was paranoid about keeping my baby away from other children. Also, I was nervous [...]
