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Thanksgiving: A Time to Be Thankful, Even in the NICU
As promised, a link to the new article from the Type A Mom site, on Giving Thanks Even when Thanksgiving is in the NICU.In the article you will find a number of ways that generous people are helping NICU parents to be able to give thanks, even in the...
Creatively Coping: Knit a Heart Pin or Pins
I discovered a very cute and easy pattern available online for knitting little hearts.I realize that knitting little hearts would be a great way making quick thank you gifts for NICU nurses.The hearts could be turned into pins, used as decorations on...
Calvin's Hats - From One Angel to Another
A message tonight in my email box touched my heart and lead to the creation of a new lens on Squidoo. I had just recently updated the Bereavement Photography lens, so I have been writing about resources for parents coping with the death of a child.Th...
Creatively Coping - Preemie Prayer Pockets
Laurie Anderson of Southern Stitches has created a beautiful idea for NICU Parents and their family and friends. You can create a Preemie Prayer Pocket as a gift for parents, family, friends and nurses to wear and think about your baby or other NICU...
Strategies for Dealing with NICU Stresses - Try a Relaxing or Cleansing Sigh
During times of stress, such as when your baby is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), parents often are so focused on the health and well-being of their baby, that they forget to take care of themselves.Most NICU parents would undoub...
