December 2011 Sweet Pea Spotlight

Our family story is one that I'm sure many parents share. We are celebrating our 3rd Christmas with our previously premature twins. I say previous because I hope our story gives a small sense of comfort to parents experiencing the emotional journey of having a baby born premature.Our twins Lexi and Tyson were born on December 11, 2009. I...

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Home for the Holidays

Home for the HolidaysBy Lisa Knigge RondeauYou’ve survived the NICU and are now home with your baby. You’ve finally settled into a routine with your preemie and the rest of your family (hopefully). Just when things seem to be sailing along, here come the holidays to throw a wrench in your plans!Now don’t get me wrong, I’m no Scrooge. I happen to love the holidays and everything they represent—time with friends and family and...

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Prenatal Diagnosis & Preparing for the birth and/or NICU experience

Prenatal Diagnosis & Preparing for the birth and/or NICU experienceBy Melissa Dawn Roy (Project Leader for Nimkee Blessings)‘Welcoming’ a new baby. Is there anything more exciting? Will it be a boy or a girl? What shall we name him/her? These are but a few of the anticipatory thoughts that often go swirling about in your head as those tiny, microscopic cells are rapidly multiplying in your womb. It’s an incredible discovery...

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