Tag: NICU experience
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A Call to Celebrate Your Pregnancy Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy isn’t exactly a stroll in the park. With a little one developing inside you for over nine months, discomfort is almost guaranteed. However, I urge all expectant mothers to embrace the beauty of their growing bump! Every woman is entitled to express her frustrations; after all, your body is undergoing significant…
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What Nobody Tells You About Fatherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share a little insight into the unspoken truths of becoming a dad. We often hear the basics about welcoming a baby into your life: Caring for an infant can be a whirlwind of emotions, and yes, you might find yourself covered in baby powder and dealing with unexpected showers. Your…
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6 Thoughts I Had When My Unborn Baby Was Diagnosed With a Serious Condition
Get Pregnant Fast When the midwife delivered the news that my unborn baby may have a serious issue, I was thrown into a whirlwind of emotions. “There could be something seriously wrong with your baby,” she said during a Friday afternoon call after my 12-week screening. The words echoed in my mind as I tried…
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Prematurity Awareness Month: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As November rolls around, I find myself reflecting on Prematurity Awareness Month, but for me, every day serves as a stark reminder of what prematurity truly means. While many view the end of their NICU experience as a closure, for me, the journey is an ongoing chapter filled with memories that linger.…
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To the Mom Watching Over Her Premature Baby in the NICU
Get Pregnant Fast I see you there. The worry, the fear, the uncertainty—it’s all too real. Believe me, I understand because I’ve been in your shoes. My twins, Leo and Max, made their entrance into the world seven weeks early on a frigid January day in Chicago. I was told that premature boys generally face…