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A Pound of Hope is the story of 24-weeker twins, Aidan and Ethan, as told by Michele Munro Kemper (Nana) and Jennifer Kemper Sinconis (Mama). Michele and Jennifer tell the story as it was noted and journaled during the twins’ NICU stay and after. Michele began the journal with only paper towels and a pen [...]
A quick internet search will net you tons of information on how to go about selecting a pediatrician for your newest addition. Things listed to consider range from whether you share parenting beliefs with your pediatrician to whether the office staff is friendly. Some take into consideration whether there is sufficient parking at the office. [...]
Samantha Pridgen has given back to the prematurity community through blogging, raising money, donating gifts and volunteering as a Helping Hand mentor through Hand to Hold. What ways have you given back and what has it meant to you? [Read more]
My last post was about preparing for a NICU stay when you know your baby will need one. This post is about preparing your other children! As a mom of four boys, there was something amazingly special about introducing my first son to his new baby brother, and then two years later, introducing them to [...]
Having a baby in the NICU is an emotional time for any parent. As a NICU parent, you are thrown into a completely new world. You are overwhelmed with medical information, insurance claims, emotional stress, and more, all while trying to somehow maintain your life outside of the hospital – other children, work, bills, etc. I have been asked by [...]
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