Posts Tagged ‘nicu’
Halloween – more than one holiday around here
When most people think Halloween, they may think trick or treating, costumes, fun parties and an overload of candy. We think of that, too, but we also have more joy than I thought possible. One year ago today, right about NOW, we were walking in the door of our house as a complete family of…
Read MoreNurses Rock
Since I’m in the thanksgiving mood and because I know that some of them stalk us in cyberspace…this post is for Luke’s many, many, many nurses. We began Luke’s journey at Seton Main’s NICU. Those first couple of days, I vaguely remember some really nice people taking care of Luke, but my eyes were fixated…
Read MoreTop Ten: Things I’ll Miss
Yes, there are many, MANY things I will NOT miss about the NICU, but I thought I should reflect on those that I will miss while we’re still there 🙂 1. The nurses. If you’ve seen my posts about their sweet notes, cards and hugs, you know why. 2. The camaraderie with other parents. I…
Read MoreHappy Feast Day of St. Luke!
I can’t think of a better day to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Luke, patron saint of physicians and surgeons, than today. It’s a big day for “our” Luke as the nurses reinsert his PICC line. Browsing around, I found this great information on this beloved apostle. But, you can read more here, too.…
Read MoreWe feel the love…
…we really, really do. As the offers of help keep rolling in, we can’t help but be overwhelmed – but in such a fantastically, wonderful way. If we haven’t answered you directly, we will. Just hang tight. There are a few things we’d love for you to help the family, if you’re able. Some are…
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