Friendships During and After Crisis
Friendships can crumble. Over the days and weeks and months of a NICU stay and even after discharge, friendships and family relationships can become strained. Even the ones you thought were crumble...
View ArticleThe Best Thing You Can Do for Someone in the NICU
Copyright iStock Photo It’s a question that pops up in my inbox at least once a week: “I have a friend in the NICU. How can I help?” Well, I can tell you the absolute worst thing to say to your...
View Article26 Acts of Kindness for Preemie Moms
One of the most common questions that leads people to this blog is something along the lines of, “My friend had a preemie – how can I help?” Friends and family want to help, but being a NICU parent is...
View ArticleHonoring the Micro Preemie Journey
I remember the text. The terrifying message my friend on the other side of the country sent about a helicopter ride to a Level III NICU with her just-born, in-critical-condition micro preemie. I knew...
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