I Wouldn’t Wish the Pain but I Would Wish the Perspective
Ten months ago, I gave birth to my miracle. She was born at 31 weeks after months of bleeding, uncertainty,…
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By Stefanie Chiarel I Am the Mother of a NICU Miracle
The moment I had been waiting for, the moment that was supposed to make all the pain worth it: the…
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By Heather Peters Candela There’s No Hard like NICU Hard
To the mamas and daddies navigating the NICU: There’s no hard like NICU hard. Seeing your spanking-new beloved placed in…
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Dear Sophia’s Mama
I think about you often. I noticed you on our second day in the NICU. I was in the hallway…
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Having a Late Preterm Baby Is Hard Too
I see you, mama, who holds her breath while they bag your brand-new baby. Asking “is she okay?” and being…
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Dear NICU Parents, You Are Not Alone
If you’ve ever had a baby in the NICU, you know. You know the spectrum of emotions you feel each…
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