Prematurity
Don’t Mind Me, I’m Having a Prematurity Moment
Four years post-NICU and the triggers for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) are still there. I’d like to blame it on pregnancy hormones, and perhaps that’s what it is, but the moment when I think I’ve put it all behind me, the reminders rear their ugly heads. Just last week, a friend posted on Facebook of…
Read MoreDear NICU Momma
Four years ago, I wish I had known lots of things. I wish I would’ve known that my hands would no longer be recognizable from all the hand washing. Or, that people would say things that were meant to be nice, but really just cut to the core of our reality. “Oh, you’re so lucky…
Read MoreHDYDI: Headed to the Hospital, 10 Things to Take & Know
Oh, I know you’re overjoyed. You’re headed to the hospital with your child. Maybe you’re anxious, relieved, worried, stressed or tired. Girlfriend, I’ve been them all and I’ve got your back. At last count, we’ve had nearly a dozen hospital stays with our children. Some serious, some minor, but all took their toll on our…
Read MoreTeam Whitaker: 2012 in Review
Happy New Year and welcome back, y’all! On December 26, 2012, I celebrated my FIFTH year as a blogger! It’s hard to believe I’ve been hammering away on the keyboard for that long. The connections, friendships and memories I’ve made as a result of the blog have been such a gift. As I look back on…
Read MoreToday’s Not Halloween
I know most of the world celebrates a big holiday today with loads of candy, but our celebration will always be much sweeter. This day, three years ago, we brought home Luke from the NICU. Words defy the elation we felt on that day. They also defy the fear and worry, but nevertheless, when the…
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