That first moment. You never forget it. It’s engraved in your heart forever. But holding your baby for the first time takes on a new meaning when you’re a preemie parent. The constant beeps and alarms hum through the dimly lit room. Wires, tubes, and monitors are being juggled between half a dozen …
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The NICU Experience Made Me A Better Parent
As a nurse wheeled me inside, my mind was in a haze. A trail of IV’s followed closely, my body weak and struggling to survive. The hall was quiet, only soft whispers of nurses could be heard as my wheelchair turned the corner. We entered a dark room illuminated by the soft blue light hovering over …
Dear Nicu Nurse, Thank You For Being Our Miracle Worker
It’s a world only a select few will ever witness; a place where the sickest babies are given a fighting chance at life and a place my family called home for nearly four months. The Nicu can be a scary experience. It’s a place where life is measured in hours, or even minutes; where life can change at …