In the NICU You Proved You Were Tiny But Mighty
I waited seven long months of pregnancy for your arrival but still wasn’t ready for the moment you came early. Suddenly, everything seemed scary…
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Incompetent Cervix Threatened My Pregnancy and My Unborn Son’s Life
March 1, 2017 was the scariest, most terrifying day of my life. I remember that day like it was yesterday, and I don’t think I will ever forget…
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To the Mama Sitting in the NICU: Hold On
Imagine for a second . . . you’re 30 weeks pregnant. One minute you’re walking into a routine OB appointment, and the next minute you’re being…
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After a Traumatic Pregnancy, I’m Scared to Have Another Baby
I stared at the pregnancy test, my heart racing with anxiety. As I waited for what felt like hours, two pink lines became noticeably visible. Right…
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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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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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To the Grandparents Who Have Lost A Grandchild, We See You
It’s a heartbreaking moment; a period in life where all hope is lost. A dark cloud of grief consumes you and a piece of your heart is gone forever…
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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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Dear NICU Mom, You Were Chosen To Be the Mother of a Miracle
Early in the morning, while my husband and two other children were still sleeping, I would slip out of my house and make the short…
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