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PB 101 – Parenting One Mistake at a Time
Preemie Babies 101 / Uncategorized

PB 101 – Parenting One Mistake at a Time

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Alison • Leave a comment

My latest post for Preemie Babies 101 was published on their page yesterday. It’s about sleep. That oh so precious commodity that many moms are severely lacking. Sleep has always been a challenge for us with James. He usually sleeps well once he’s asleep. It’s the getting to sleep and where he sleeps that presents … Continue reading →

Kangaroo Care Awareness Day 2015
Flashback Friday / Surviving the NICU

Kangaroo Care Awareness Day 2015

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Alison • 6 Comments

There is something about the first time your baby is placed on your chest, skin to skin, that feels almost holy. The fragile nature of it, feeling your baby for the first time, beginning to truly bond, whispering little words of love; it is magical. Amid the reality and harshness of the NICU, Kangaroo Care is one of the most loving, … Continue reading →

World Prematurity Awareness Day 2014
Life After NICU

World Prematurity Awareness Day 2014

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Alison • Leave a comment

Today is World Prematurity Awareness Day. In honor of that I created a little video that highlights photos of James and his journey after being born early. I was aware of prematurity before James was born, but I didn’t fully understand the impact prematurity can have on a child and family until we went through … Continue reading →

Kangaroo Care – The First Time I Held James
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Kangaroo Care – The First Time I Held James

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Alison • Leave a comment

Originally posted on 22w6d:
Some of my favorite times of the day are spent snuggling with James. I love when he climbs into my lap and just wants to sit, or when he lays his head on my shoulder and gives me gentle little pats. He’s getting older now and will say, “hug” as he lays his head…

A Moment of Joy Captured in the NICU
Flashback Friday

A Moment of Joy Captured in the NICU

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Alison • 4 Comments

There are many moments from James’ NICU stay that I will never forget. Some of them bring sadness and tears, remembering the times James fought so hard to hang in there. But Many of them bring smiles and tears of joy, moments of connecting with my little peanut that I’m incredibly thankful for. This photo … Continue reading →

Sleep – Doing it All Wrong
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Sleep – Doing it All Wrong

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Alison • 11 Comments

When I was pregnant with James I did like so many others and read all the baby books I could find. I wanted to know what to do, how to be a good mom. It was all new and I needed all the tips I could get. Many things changed with James’ premature birth, but … Continue reading →

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