No parent can be prepared for the birth of a premature child. Whether you have a 4-day NICU stay or a 4-month NICU stay, the shock is still very real. I hope you feel free to peruse through old posts--not because I think I can take away the shock, but because I hope we can connect as humans and share our experiences with each other to strengthen the whole group. Here are some of my most honest posts:
Emotions are Powerful, but Pain has a Purpose
Not Here for Me
Genuine Happiness
In addition, because I always appreciated knowing the statistics, here are a few posts I hope are helpful:
Fascinating Statistics
32 Weeks and Counting
Fall Update
7 years ago