So as the blizzard roars outside, I am finding myself vividly remembering Hurricane Isabel as it slammed Virginia back in 2003 during Becky’s NICU stay. Talk about the strangest days of my life. In short: – Becky was safely tucked away in the NICU and “kicking back at the beach” as we noted because she was currently under yet another … Read More
Meet Nigel: a Preemie Dad, Supporter of Bliss, and Fundraiser for Preemies!
There is nothing cooler than a Proud Preemie Dad Helping out others in the preemie community. We are all, as you know, one amazing family that truly understand and knows the challenges involved with having a baby in the NICU or SCBU and taking them home and trying as best as possible, to have a “normal” life. Please pass the … Read More
A Surprising Gift from Having a Preemie in the NICU
The NICU gives you an education not only in parenting but also in general medical issues as well. I learned this during both of my parents’ hospital stays in recent weeks. It was totally bizarre to hear the word “bradycardia” from a doctor and even more strange to realize that I knew what it meant and was able to explain … Read More