Dear NICU Parents, I Pray For You
Dear NICU mama, I pray for you. I don’t know you, but I was in your place once before, even if it was for just a short time. I sat there in…
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He Took His Last Breath in the Only Outfit I Ever Bought Him
That perfect little outfit. A soft, blue sleeper with tiny elephants dancing across. When I was pregnant, I thought about that “going home”…
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To the NICU Mom Who’s Back at Home
Hi mama, You’ve been home for six months now. I bet some days it feels like you just left the NICU, and other times it feels a world away. You’re…
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When a Rainbow Baby Arrives in a Storm
Turkey and mashed potatoes sit blandly on the dark brown tray of the hospital bed in front of me. I pick at them blithely, despite being ravenous, as…
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The NICU Healed My Baby—and My Hurting Heart
When I became pregnant with my first child after years of trying and lots of prayers, I had a picture in mind of how the birth would go. My water…
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Preemie; Thank You For Being Part of Ours
It’s something I never planned on. I expected to be glowing as the miracle of life unfolded within me. But as a first-time mom, I was thrown a…
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Dear Husband, Thank You For Waiting For Me
We were like two ships passing in the night. I would wake up and head to the hospital first thing in the morning, coffee in hand, heart heavy and…
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Darkness Can Linger Following a Traumatic Birth
It happens when I’m in Target, passing the baby section and see a couple excitedly scanning items for their baby registry. Or when I’m in the…
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10 Ways to Support Parents of Preemies
Having someone you know and love deliver a baby prematurely can be scary. Often times loved ones are unsure of what to do and what to say during this…
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The Deepest Cuts on a Mama’s Heart Linger
Blood began to pour across the cutting board. I yelled a choice swear word and looked down to where the tip of my thumb used to reside. My husband…
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