How many of you would have loved an extra pair of hands (and an extra brain!) while your baby was in NICU? Someone to help finish your nursery, research baby gear and help you get organized before baby came home? I’m raising my hand for sure! Katie Hesser, a certified baby planner and baby ... Read More about Asking for help while on bed rest or in NICU
Power Pumping Tips for Preemie Moms
Pumping breast milk is a reality of many preemie moms, so finding new ways to make more milk is a common question. While researching preemie mom breastfeeding and pumping tips, I loved the realistic tips from London-based, German mom of two little girls, Maria. She's a birth educator, doula, and ... Read More about Power Pumping Tips for Preemie Moms
10 ways preemie moms can boost milk supply
While researching preemie mom breastfeeding and pumping tips, I ran across the pro-pumping pins and patches of Milk Making Mama run by a London-based, German mom of two little girls, Maria. These items are so cheeky and empowering. They'd be a great gift for any milk-making mom. In addition to ... Read More about 10 ways preemie moms can boost milk supply
8 Fall crafts for preemies, babies and toddlers
My 31-weeker was born in the middle of December and was in NICU well beyond Christmas. Vising your preemie in the hospital is not the ideal holiday activity. I wore cozy sweaters, brought an eggnog latte along and made the best of it. One afternoon just before Christmas I came by for a visit and ... Read More about 8 Fall crafts for preemies, babies and toddlers
Describing NICU life in three words
This post originally ran on TulsaKids.com. I'm just going to say it: Having a premature baby in a neonatal intensive care unit sucks. Whether it is a few days, a few weeks or even a few months, a NICU stay means something is wrong with your baby. In the case of a premature baby, they need ... Read More about Describing NICU life in three words