Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with other parents of preemies in a variety of settings, like WalkAmerica, the Synagis clinic, through my contact form, and on the NICU 101 forums. Usually, we share our stories, and have a few minutes to chat about life. Frequently, we get around to discussing what life is like after the NICU, with so many appointments, therapy sessions and worries. We also talk about how the NICU has changed the way we think about our lives and our families. More often than not, other moms are relieved to find out that they aren’t the only one who’s been so deeply impacted by life in the NICU.

I’d like to give you all the opportunity to share something about your story so other mothers (and fathers) will know they aren’t alone. If you’d like to participate, go to our contact form, and send me a message with answer to any or all of the questions below. I’ll be using these answers for future blog posts, as well as articles I write for the parenting website Type-A Mom.

  1. How did your NICU experience change your life?
  2. Looking back on your NICU experience, what is some advice you wish you would have had at the time?
  3. What didn’t you know about life after the NICU that you wish someone would have told you?

Your answers will become property of NICU 101, and will be used on this website and in other educational material designed to help parents cope with the preemie experience. Please include whether you are a mom or dad, your child’s initials, and gestational age in your responses.

Thanks in advance!

-Kristie

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