by Ali Dunn There were 5 or 6 of us huddled on the sidewalk that circles the park. It was 50 degrees and sunny, and we had all decided to meet at the playground as this kind of weather in the middle of January is too good to let pass without some time outside. I […]
by Kristina Mulligan This world is in scary times as we deal with a global pandemic. COVID-19 is causing fear in many and panic in others. In some way, however, we all feel the anxiety – and possibly the soreness of dry hands. Social distancing and isolation has become the way of life for many, and […]
by Sandra Hunt I had a friend that didn’t want to see pictures of my baby in the NICU, hooked up to wires and tubes. It was too “graphic”, she said. My baby spent 45 days in the NICU. If you don’t want to see these pictures or hear this story, you’re not interested in […]
by Jennifer Schwertfeger 15 years ago, my life changed after giving birth to my daughter Grace, at only 24 weeks. I had a high-risk pregnancy, that lead to an early preterm birth, I never imagined that grace would be born 16 weeks prematurely, I wasn’t prepared for any of the challenges that would lie ahead. […]
by Alyssa Voight Here is the letter I gave to all of the wonderful women I hung out with for the past 44 days… Dear all of our NICU nurses, For many, bringing a new baby home feels like the beginning of a new story in their lives. For us, while bringing Luca home might […]
“During a NICU experience, one resource could make all of the different for support, especially for military families.”
by Ali Dunn From the moment my twins were born at 28 weeks and admitted to the NICU, my first thought in the morning and my last thought at night was when will they come home. I just wanted it all to be over. After struggling for 3.5 years with infertility, I was tired of […]
by Kristina Mulligan Whenever I am discussing my son’s need for Early Intervention Services or any of his diagnoses with a peer, usually the first words out of their mouth is “I’m sorry.” And you know something? I’m likely guilty of this, too. It’s an instinct and sometimes the words just come out before you can […]
by Kristina Mulligan Life as a preemie parent is a journey like no other. It’s filled with so many obvious difficulties, but also various hidden struggles that are unexpected and that people may not consider. It’s an ongoing battle with many stages throughout a parent and child’s life, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Here is what […]
by Kristina Mulligan Though the holiday season is behind us, celebrations are year-round. Especially with the nicer weather trying it’s hardest to stay constant and summer right around the corner, get-togethers are becoming more frequent. There are things that are important to remember if a child with sensory processing disorder is a part of your […]
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