Growing up I looked forward to St. Patrick’s Day. My brothers and I would make elaborate leprechaun traps and imagine what it would be like to catch one. We would wake up to gold coins and fool’s gold and other treats and goodies scattered around our bedroom. But St. Patrick’s Day has a whole new significance for me now.
Continue reading “St. Patrick’s Day NICU Graduation”When Your Child Needs a Feeding Tube
My little one has a g-tube. And I am so glad. I never would have pictured it. We have medical supplies delivered monthly, hospital totes full of supplies around the house, an IV pole by the crib, and a slew of medical magnets, cards, and instruction sheets on the fridge. And I am glad. I am glad my son is thriving. I’m glad he’s getting the nutrition he needs. Most of all, I’m glad he got the g-tube before ever leaving the hospital. Continue reading “When Your Child Needs a Feeding Tube”
Why My Medically Complex Child is Exactly What I Needed
I’d never heard the term “medically complex” before, but it is the best way to describe my son. We are still learning about everything going on with him. If you’d asked me a year ago how I would feel about having a child with medical issues, I would have said I’d be terrified. As much as I wish my little boy didn’t have to go through so much, there are so many reasons I am grateful for our situation. Continue reading “Why My Medically Complex Child is Exactly What I Needed”
5 Tips for NICU Moms
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Most parents don’t expect their babies to end up in the NICU. So when it happens to you, you may not know what to expect or how to handle everything.
When my baby was lifeflighted to a NICU, I spent many hours online in my empty hospital room trying to learn everything I could about our new normal. While nothing could have prepared me for what I went through during my baby’s 39-day NICU stay, here are a few things I learned that I hope may help someone going through this rough experience: Continue reading “5 Tips for NICU Moms”