Getting ready for your premature baby’s hospital discharge is very exciting. But it can also be really scary. Especially if you are a first time mom and have no idea what to expect! Sounds familiar? As preemie parents know, a…
People say that being a new parent is the best that ever happened to them, and even though I had been hearing this all my life, it surprised me how much being a preemie mom changed me… in a good…
It’s been 2 years since my premature baby was born. Time has flown by, but I can still remember taking care of my NICU preemie as if it were yesterday. The day to day rush, the angst, the small victories.…
Having a baby in the NICU can be a draining experience. We weren’t expecting a serious drop in our finances as a side effect. We had to be creative about ways to save money in the NICU. When I was…
I used to say that Ollie was the one who did Kangaroo Care to me as opposed to me doing it to him. It felt more than right, as many preemie moms I wasn’t allowed to hold him until three…
It’s common for parents of premature babies to worry about our preemie sleep set-ups. We wonder if it’s safe, if our baby will sleep well, and if we can ease our worries during bedtime. Often, premature parents have additional concerns.…
The day has finally come: Your beautiful newborn is here! But it doesn’t look like in the movies; your baby has a NICU stay ahead of her. Suddenly breastfeeding became even more important to you and your little one, so…
Your friend or family has finally brought their preemie baby home from the NICU, and you’re excited to meet their little miracle, but unsure of how to approach the family altogether. Don’t worry, as long as you stick to these…
When I found out I was pregnant, I was beyond happy. And, although at first, my experience was like any other, it soon became a high-risk pregnancy. By the time I was 20 weeks pregnant, I was showing shockingly early…