The Ever-Evolving Experiences of Motherhood and Womanhood Alike
Kangaroo Cuddles…A Subconscious Memory
Scrolling through Instagram I came across an earlier post I had done in 2022 which I still think is accurate years later. It went like this… I do wonder what...
Feeling Fiery After Giving Birth
I became a mother of a premature baby with my third child so his birth was my second caesarean. I had done this before, albeit my first was done with...
Feeling A Little Ripped Off Preemie Mama?
Your pregnancy didn’t go as planned. It was interrupted, it was quick and it was traumatic but you handled it, like only a mother of a preemie does. Not going...
Spicy Déjà Vu ...Reframing your PTSD
Whilst on my late night zombie scroll on Instagram I came across a meme which stopped me in my tracks. I can't remember the exact wording however it was describing someone who...
What do you get a Parent of a Premie Baby?
With an unexpected birth filled with complications and trauma for both parents and baby, it can be hard to know what to do and say to a new parent of a preemie.
Journaling… A NICU Practice
Journaling…allowed me to download a hell of a lot of information, half of which was in medical lingo. This in turn cleared my head to a degree so I could focus on the miracle baby in front of me which was my son, Kai.
…From an ex-preemie mama I can say that this seemingly small gift, of an exercise book, turned out to be one of the most helpful and meaningful additions to my NICU experience.
The Premie Journey…A Roller Coaster Ride
The sheer mental and emotional stamina of a preemie mother is awe inspiring….It’s not a roller coaster ride we chose, but a ride we will commit to, to the end.
