By Heather McKinnis on November 30, 2015
I broke on day seven of my son’s life. It didn’t happen when he was born, as traumatic and terrifying as that night had been. It didn’t happen that first night, when the realization of what had taken place those 24 hours before hit me and I collapsed into my own mother’s arms sobbing and […]
By Featured Parent on June 1, 2015
Today’s guest author, Jessica, can be followed on her personal blog. I will never forget that day. No, I am not referring to the day my 24 week preemie miracle, Morgan Grace, was born. Although the events of her birth day, the sudden contractions, my water breaking, an ambulance ride, scrubs being thrown at my […]
By Featured Parent on August 18, 2014
After a long journey of unsuccessfully getting pregnant, both naturally and with the aid of infertility treatments, we finally made an attempt at IVF. Ten days after the procedure, I became very ill and had retained over 15 pounds of fluid in my abdomen in a matter of three days. The pain was unbearable. I […]
By Featured Parent on June 8, 2014
I would like to share the story of my son’s journey into this world as an effort to provide courage, strength, and a sense of hope for other parents. I’m an active duty Navy Nurse, with my primary area of specialty being ER and Peds. I see a lot of tragedy and pain every day […]
By Heather McKinnis on November 21, 2012
Our Preemie Parent Concierge, Heather, helps parents every day deal with the stress and anxiety of the NICU, but she handles this issues with grace and ease, because she’s also been there. Here is Heather’s story of prematurity and information that you can share on two common preemie “issues” – IVH and ROP that were […]