Would you believe I had no one visit my room within the first 12 hours after birth regarding breastfeeding? Granted I had a premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, but still. Here I was in my postpartum room with my husband Gregg resting after the first NICU visit of the morning. In front of my bed, quietly sad … Read More
Yes, She was THAT TINY.
Becky really was THAT TINY. This is what gets me everytime, Becky’s NICU hats. The super teeny tiny preemie hat that could not fit on a baby doll but fit on my daughter. And then when she grew into the next size up, that one could fit some dolls but not others. It was at these points that Becky was … Read More
Little Ladybug Becky
It was hours after my daughter’s premature birth. My in-laws swooped in the next morning, having traveled several hours to see their new preemie granddaughter. In hand, my mother in-law brought a set of preemie girl clothes. I was still trying to grapple with my daughter being here already, how to use a breast pump (not a pro at first, … Read More