by Laura Maikata | Aug 3, 2015 | Inspiration, Life after the NICU
The nurse walked in as I finished pumping. She complimented me on my fortitude, that I was still trying hard to produce milk for my son, months in to our NICU stay. What else was I going to do? He wasn’t even supposed to be here yet. I couldn’t give him third...
by Melissa McMurchy | Aug 13, 2014 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
When you have a preemie and are staying in the NICU, one of the first things they talk to you about is breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is something that I was not interested in; I had planned on formula feeding and was okay with that. After having the girls and...
by Brittany Shives | Aug 8, 2014 | Emotional Health, Inspiration, NICU Life
Breastfeeding is hard. I heard that many times throughout my pregnancy. So I read books, I set up a support system, I signed up for a breastfeeding class, and I bought all of the supplies necessary for a successful nursing relationship. As with many things in life...
