Feeding toddlers is hard work. They can be picky eaters, or throw tantrums every now and then, and they don’t care much for nutrition. Our son is a very sweet 2-year-old, but …
When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I knew I had to make some changes to my crazy work life. After months of internal conflict, I was finally …
During my high-risk pregnancy, I was at a loss sometimes about what to do to help my baby grow. After having had a negative prognosis for me and my baby, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
When I found out I was pregnant, I was beyond happy. Although at first, my experience was like any other, it soon became a high-risk pregnancy. By the time I …