Tag: prematurity
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The Unique Connection Among NICU Moms: A Bond We Rely On
Get Pregnant Fast As I reached out to the mother who had just entered our shared NICU space, I could hear the raw emotions spilling through the thin curtain that separated us. The sounds of fear, blame, and overwhelming confusion filled the air. “I’m not leaving here without her,” she cried to her partner, who…
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The NICU Experience: Lessons Learned as a NICU Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It only takes a fleeting moment—a beeping alarm or the unmistakable scent of antiseptic—to trigger a wave of memories from my time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For 116 days, my family lived in this unfamiliar world. At just 22 weeks gestation, my triplet daughters entered the world, their eyes…
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My Toddler Isn’t Walking Yet, and It’s a Challenge for Us
Get Pregnant Fast As I held my daughter Mia’s tiny hands, she wobbled carefully around the playground, displaying a newfound confidence that brought a smile to my face. Despite her determination, Mia still grapples with balance, muscle strength, endurance, and coordination. At nearly 2 ½ years old, the ability to walk independently remains just out…