Tag: NICU experience
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Navigating Guilt: Reflecting on My Child’s Premature Birth Six Years Later
Get Pregnant Fast November has always been a whirlwind for my family, with my eldest son’s birthday nestled between Halloween and Thanksgiving. This time of year kicks off a festive chaos that lasts until the New Year, filled with celebrations and family gatherings. However, my son’s birthday was meant to be a month after the…
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Mom Delivers a 16-Pound Baby: A True Champion of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to childbirth, some stories truly stand out, and this one definitely falls under the category of “That’s a whole lot of baby!” Recently, the world has witnessed some impressively large newborns, including a 14-pound baby from Melbourne, Australia, and another weighing 13.5 pounds from Keystone Heights, Florida. However, one…
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What You Need to Know About Raising Twins
Get Pregnant Fast MenuParenting By Alex Monroe April 17, 2018 At eight months pregnant with twins, I was in a daze. The days dragged on, and the nights felt endless. Sleep was a distant memory. Every trip to the bathroom left my legs numb, and my swollen ankles could have brought tears to my eyes…
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I Refused Additional Testing for My Son: Here’s My Reasoning
Get Pregnant Fast We are fortunate to reside in a city with a top-notch children’s hospital. Little did we know when I went into labor at just thirty weeks that this facility would become our second home, where my son, Oliver, would spend his first three months. The call from the Mayo Clinic with the…
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Capturing Life’s Tough Moments: Why Photos Matter
Get Pregnant Fast When welcoming a new baby into the family, parents often envision the joy and excitement that comes with older siblings meeting their newborn for the first time. We buy adorable “Big Brother” and “Big Sister” shirts and eagerly anticipate that first family photo. However, my experience during the arrival of baby number…