#nicufamily

[smile-in-my-eyes]

Words cease to capture just how grateful we are to be celebrating Mavericks #firstbirthday The journey to celebrating a child of our owns #birthday has been one with more loss than we ever thought possible having lost his big brother Rikley and then his #identicaltwin Matthias but here stand. Still a little broken, still managing daily #grief and more importantly #stillstanding Thank you @karenmckinnonphoto for these #priceless captures #pictureimperfect #twinlesstwin #pretermbirth #pretermloss #24weeker #24weektwins #survivingtwin #childloss #infantloss #nicubaby #nicufamily #lifeafternicu #lifeafterloss #cakesmash #cakesmashfail #milestones #littlefighter

[amandzel-ward]

#babygirlward dressed up like a #bumblebee #nicubaby #nicustrong #nicufamily #preemiepower we love our baby girl and can't wait for her to come home . #acupfulofgrateful (at Sisters of Charity Hospital)

[annieclaflin]

Molly W.'s NICU Story and Family Photography- Somerville, MA

I connected with Molly because we both spent time with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Upon meeting Molly, she encouraged me to reach out to NICU families as she has, and so a family photography project for NICU grads began. Molly’s story brought back memories of both the NICU and the delicate time after. Although our stories differ, I share so many of her sentiments.

Molly spoke about how isolating the NICU is - your baby is tucked away in the hospital, with you by their side, and the world keeps turning outside. Coming home can leave you further disconnected. When her son, Max, came home from the hospital, his family had to be extremely careful as he was immunocompromised.

Molly started to reach out to NICU families, trying to create community for herself, and ultimately took a role managing the family program at Beth Israel. When Molly got pregnant again, it was an ectopic pregnancy that ruptured and she nearly died. She went on to have another son, which was another high risk pregnancy. Through all of this, Molly continues to work with NICU families and is now a board member for a national non-profit organization, Project Sweet Peas, that supports NICU families and those who experience infant loss.

I began illustrating Molly’s family in their home. This is the reverential place you want to bring your NICU baby but can’t at first. Then, once your baby leaves the hospital, home becomes your whole world as leaving it can be unsafe for a premature baby. Home life is everything to a family and more to those who have been through the NICU. 

I also made some photographs of Molly’s family out and about, on the playground, doing what kids do. I wanted to show, next to the value of family life at home, the possibilities that lie outside. These are the activities that you never dream possible with tiny babies who are born early.

While they may look like so many other families, Molly’s family’s journey is remarkable. I am honored that Molly shared her NICU experience with me and that her family lent me some time in front of my lens.

[thecaregiverspace]

Goodnight everyone 💤🌛✨ #nicufamily #nicustrong💪 #nicubaby #nicumom #nicudad #micropreemiestrong #micropreemie #25weeker #iugrbaby #iugrmom #preemiepower #prematurity #preemiestrong #prematurityawareness #bpdawareness #pphn #miraclebaby #facesofcare #gtubebaby #gtube #colourfulbeginnings 📷: @emiliana_emily_emma https://ift.tt/2omPndh

[irishprematurebabies]

Where would we be without the NICU staff ? Doctors, nurses, therapists, hygiene staff, administrative staff etc play such a crucial part in the survival of our tiniest babies. As parents and grandparents we always remember the staff who helped us get through the NICU. #thankyou #preemiesofinstagram #preemieawareness #neonatology #pretermbirth #tinybutmighty #smallbutfierce #fightlikeapreemie #geli #preemieparents #preemieparent #micropreemie #preemiepower #stillbirth #charity #nicucheer #preemiefamily #nicuawarenessmonth #nicufamily #preemielove #fundraising #nicudad #volunteers #preterm #pregnant #neonatal #nicuparent #cerebralpalsy #petel #donations https://www.instagram.com/p/CaIDK1uKPaG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[irishprematurebabies]

Pollution is effecting the lives of millions of pregnant women and their babies. It continues to cause significant health issues in the early years of development. How do we address this issue on a global level ? To read the research, just copy and paste the link. https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003718. #preemiesofinstagram #preemieawareness #neonatology #pretermbirth #tinybutmighty #smallbutfierce #fightlikeapreemie #geli #preemieparents #preemieparent #micropreemie #preemiepower #stillbirth #charity #nicucheer #preemiefamily #nicuawarenessmonth #nicufamily #preemielove #fundraising #nicudad #volunteers #preterm #pregnant #neonatal #nicuparent #cerebralpalsy #petel #donations #babylossawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/CaExIgKqr96/?utm_medium=tumblr

[smile-in-my-eyes]

#happybirthday @ardronpaul you truly have been the #pillarofstrength in our family's storms. We love you ❤👧👶🏼👼🏼👼🏼 #celebrations #family #birthday #fatherandson #familylife #icecreamcake #letthemeatcake #inlovingmemory #infantloss #nicumom #nicufamily #makingmemories #familyoffive #foreverremembered #likefatherlikeson

[crackiehatesfeet]

New blog post up at www.fortbirthday.com. We were blessed by our time in the NICU. This week I’m posting several posts about our experiences there 2 years ago. * * Are you a NICU family? What wisdom can you pass on? * * * #momblogger #fortbirthday #momoftwins #twinmom #diditwins #fraternaltwins #twinboys #twinning #oldmom #highriskpregnancy #nicu #nicugrad #nicufamily #lifeafternicu #marchofdimes #RMDH #NICUmom #NICUdad #momlife #mothersday #preemie #preemiepower #amotherslove #iugr #iugrsurvivor (at University of Maryland Medical Center)

[crackiehatesfeet]

I was one of those few moms that hoped for Nicu time; because the end of my pregnancy was going to come way too soon. My ‘advanced maternal age’ pregnancy has some complications including gestational diabetes and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. But one of my twins had his own complication. Intra-uterine growth restriction of unknown cause. We knew weeks before he arrived that he would arrive under the most serious circumstances. We are blessed that he survived and has thrived. And are grateful every day to the NICU at University of Maryland Medical Center for caring for our family. * The seven weeks we spent there were filled with tears and triumph. Next week, look for my blog posts about why we were there, how we survived, the staff of angels who work there, and what life was like after we left. * * * #momblogger #fortbirthday #momoftwins #twinmom #diditwins #fraternaltwins #twinboys #twinning #oldmom #highriskpregnancy #nicu #nicugrad #nicufamily #lifeafternicu #marchofdimes #RMDH #NICUmom #NICUdad #momlife #mothersday #preemie #preemiepower #amotherslove #iugr #iugrsurvivor (at University of Maryland Medical Center)

[crackiehatesfeet]

Today is the second anniversary of that day I finally felt like a mother. * My twins arrived 8 weeks early via emergency C-Section. I saw one of them before they took him to the NICU. I kissed his brother before they took him. I didn’t see them for 24 hours. I spent 7 weeks living in a hotel room to be close to them. I pumped breast milk every 3 hours to give them everything I could. I didn’t feel like I had earned my mother card. * And then, Mother’s Day 2016, we signed some papers, loaded two months worth of stuff into the car, and walked out of the hospital with our twin sons. Somehow, during the 1.5 hour drive home I transformed into their mother. * Motherhood is a state of mind - and My Mother’s Day will forever be May 8. No one thing exists that makes a Mom a Mom, except maybe an abiding love for her children. * Starting On Sunday May 13, I will be posting a series of posts about our time in the NICU. How We Ended Up in the NICU, How We Survived the NICU, My Love Song to NICU Staff, and a special Photo Post of our time in the NICU. * Are you a NICU family? What advice do you have for other Moms? What was your defining moment in the NICU? * * * #momblogger #fortbirthday #momoftwins #twinmom #diditwins #fraternaltwins #twinboys #twinning #oldmom #highriskpregnancy #nicu #nicugrad #nicufamily #lifeafternicu #marchofdimes #RMDH #NICUmom #NICUdad #momlife #mothersday #amotherslove (at University of Maryland Medical Center)

[amandzel-ward]

Busy at work creating images for @sistersofcharityny #sistershospital #wny #nicufamily outreach #fathersday is coming and @ncfadademy is going to serve dinner to the #nicunurses #nicudoctors #nicudad s and #nicufamily that are #superheroes in my book . Yes a brief interruption to show of a great #manicure @prettywomannyc #designernails how cute are they ... now back to work ... you don't know what it's like to walk in some shoes until you've been there and when you're believing for a miracle breakthrough of your own DO SOMETHING. #findaneedandmeetit that's what I was always told and still till this day remains my pursuit with @mwardncf @stephenjandzel ministries .... #acupfulofgrateful #preacherskids #calledtoserve #calledaccordingtohispurpose #makingadifference (at Sanborn, New York)

[irishprematurebabies]

When you have your preterm baby, you become part of a worldwide community of #nicuparents. Years may pass but every time you read a story or watch a video of another new NICU family and their baby, you are routing for them and their baby. My preterm baby is turning 18 shortly but when I read the story of these incredibly little boys surviving and thriving at 22 weeks, I was so genuinely happy for the parents. I think you will be as well when you read their story. #nicuwarrior https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-60377215 Copy the link to read. #irishprematurebabies #ourprematurebabies #preemiesofinstagram #NICU'S #neonatal #worldprematurityday2022 #nicuwarrior #Prematurity #neonatalcare #pretermbaby #nicuwarrior #nicunurse #preemieawareness #neonatology #pretermbirth #tinybutmighty #smallbutfierce #fightlikeapreemie #preemieparents #preemieparent #micropreemie #preemiefamily #nicustrong #nicufamily #preemielove #preterm #pregnant #earlybaby #nicuparent https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPTLqQKJbn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[crackiehatesfeet]

The people who work in NICUs are amazing. New blog post up about the people you will work with if you find yourself in the NICU with your little one. They care for the tiniest and sickest little ones with a singular devotion. * Did you have a noteworthy experience with a NICU staff member? Positive or Negative? Tell us about it. * * * #momblogger #fortbirthday #momoftwins #twinmom #diditwins #fraternaltwins #twinboys #twinning #oldmom #highriskpregnancy #nicu #nicugrad #nicufamily #lifeafternicu #marchofdimes #RMDH #NICUmom #NICUdad #momlife #mothersday #preemie #preemiepower #newblogpost #amotherslove #iugr #iugrsurvivor (at University of Maryland Medical Center)