How the Grinch (aka RSV Season) Stole Christmas
It’s that time of year- family gatherings, gift giving, Christmas parties, and church services. The season of joy. But what happens when your medically fragile child is stuck at home, leaving you and...
View ArticleChristmas in the NICU; Reasons to Celebrate When Our Hearts Are Hurting
James’ nurse helped us set up some photo opportunities leading up to his first Christmas. There is no denying that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the most difficult places to be...
View ArticleBringing Gift-Giving to the NICU
This time of year is a wonderful time of year to thank and celebrate those who have made an impact in our lives. It’s also a great time to give back and encourage those who might find it hard to find...
View ArticleSurviving Isolation During the Holidays
This post originally appeared on Preemie Babies 101 in December 2013. Tucker’s first Christmas in isolation. So, you started isolation. Cue: hissing and booing. You made it through the first 2 months...
View ArticleChristmas with a Preemie: Expectations vs. Reality
It was our first Christmas as a family of four. As the end of October neared, I wondered if we would all be in the same place. Our daughter Haley was born at 29 weeks in September, and we knew right...
View ArticleHappy Holidays from Hand to Hold!
From all of us at Hand to Hold, may your days be merry and bright! Wishing you and your families lots of love and light this holiday season. We at Hand to Hold are grateful for your support and...
View ArticleThe Holiday Struggle
Holidays are fun, energetic, loving, and a time for everyone to be together. The baby comes and you realize it wasn’t in your plan for them to come that early. Your mind then goes in a million...
View ArticleCelebrating Holidays in the NICU
Holiday traditions begin in the NICU Our family spent our first set of fall and winter holidays in the NICU. As a tracheostomy patient, our daughter graduated to the PICU. We have celebrated every...
View ArticleHappy Holidays from Hand to Hold
Sometimes I feel like life is in fast forward. I want it to slow down a bit so I can truly appreciate the moments which are woven together to create this crazy, blessed life. There just never seems...
View ArticleThe Gift of Receiving
I used to love the holidays. The sparkle of white lights, the smell of evergreen, the sound of Bing Crosby Christmas carols. And then I spent a Christmas in our home, while our baby lay in an...
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