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NICU

You made it through the delivery process, and now your little person is in the NICU fighting the hardest battle ever, and so are you. Here are some tips, tricks, and suggestions to help arm you for this battle.

Actual vs Adjusted/Corrected Ages

The why and how behind Actual & Adjusted/Corrected Ages of Preemies

Things I Wish I was Warned About

There were several things I learned about the NICU the hard way. This list is an attempt to prevent that from happening to other mamas.

Your Baby's Best Advocate is You.

A look at who you may have to face when advocating for what is best for your child during their time in the NICU.

Guide to NICU Language

A comprehensive guide to the most common NICU vocabulary you will hear during your stay.

Exclusively Pumping for a NICU Baby

I 100% dropped the ball on researching what exclusively pumping would look like for a NICU Baby. Here are my top suggestions and lessons...

Our Surgery Decisions

A look at our decision-making process for our daughter's two surgeries in the NICU

How and Why You Should Make a Daily Schedule for the NICU

My why and how of making a schedule for your time at the NICU.

Blurred Lines or Blended Lines?

A look at balancing being your baby's medical caretaker and Mama.

Those Sucky Car Rides

Leaving the hospital without your baby sucks, no matter how many times you do it. This post looks at ideas for the car ride home.

Books for Baby

A list of read-aloud books for the NICU & Beyond

Must Haves for Mama & Baby in the NICU

I am someone who likes to be prepared for any situation, and when my daughter was admitted to the NICU I was not as prepared as I would...

Ways to Bond with Your NICU Baby

A list of ways you can bond with your baby while they are in the NICU

The Baby's Asleep, Now What?

A list of suggestions on what to do when your baby is taking a nap while in the NICU

Purchase Suggestions for Mama & Baby

A list of suggested items I either purchased or had something similar for all stages from bedrest to coming home from the NICU.

More NICU Resources

Here is a list of other resources out there about the NICU and all that happens there.

Have the Baby Shower!

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Encouragement to still have your baby shower, even if your baby arrived early.

Disclaimer

I created this website to share my story so other families wouldn't feel alone. I pulled together many resources from the World Wide Web to make them easier to find and provide tips, tricks, and product suggestions that I found helpful on my journey. By no means is anything I share to be taken as medical advice for I am not a doctor.

Additionally, there are several Amazon-affiliated links throughout my posts where I could be compensated for your purchase. Thank you for visiting and may you find many silver linings on your journey.