Sorry I haven't blogged for a week or two.Being back at work twice a week is bizarre but good. I think it has been good for me and I love seeing Jack's face when he sees me come to get him from Nannie's! It's been busy lately. I hope people find this blog post helpful. … Continue reading Practical Tips on Conquering PTSD
Author: beyondthenicu
The New Normal – Going back to work
The date I've been trying to to think about is within touching distance. My first day back from work. My maternity leave ending. Wednesday 22nd February. Thats in two days! 15 months after we were plunged into the world of Prematurity and Parenting, I have to go back to work. Extending my maternity leave from … Continue reading The New Normal – Going back to work
Running to forgive my body
When you have a preemie, your whole world changes. Everything you thought you knew is different. You used to think that if you did everything right, it will all be ok. But then Premature Birth shows you that you were wrong. I had a hatred of my body after Jack was born. I separated myself … Continue reading Running to forgive my body
Navigating Mum & Baby Groups with your Preemie
Mum and Baby Groups are great to attend to make new friends, teach your child to interact with others and get support on this journey we call parenthood. But taking your preemie into a room full of coughing, sneezing, "giant-sized" normal babies is a bit scary. But you can manage. Deciding to go to one of … Continue reading Navigating Mum & Baby Groups with your Preemie
Best Mum Moments (so far!)
I was feeling a little low this morning so am cheering myself up with a short list of some of my best mum moments so far! Finding out I was pregnant - We had wanted this for so long but hadn't even dared try for a baby because of our circumstances so to find that … Continue reading Best Mum Moments (so far!)
I’m stronger than I thought
Last week was the day we'd dreaded. The day of Jack's surgery was on Thursday. Anxiety made this a whole lot worse in the run up to it than it needed to be. Screw you Anxiety. Anxiety voice was saying terrible things like he might not live, there might be a complication, he might not … Continue reading I’m stronger than I thought
What to take to the NICU with you
A practical list for you all today. Things to take to the NICU for your baby and you! Packed lunch - Hospital food is expensive! Even more so when you are there daily for 8-10 hours at a time. Pack yourself a lunch and it'll probably be healthier too which is good for expressing mums. … Continue reading What to take to the NICU with you
I love my scars – they are proof he’s mine
"Is he really mine?" A phrase normally spoke in wonder and awe as you stare at your brand new baby who is resting on your chest after the birth. But you know he is because he came straight out of your down-there and was placed on your chest while you wept happy tears. This phrase … Continue reading I love my scars – they are proof he’s mine
How Baby Yoga has helped with my preemie’s Physiotherapy
I'll admit it. I had not heard of Baby Yoga before I had Jack and the image it conjures up is quite cute and funny - little baby all zen and calm in the lotus pose. I was sceptical. My cousin recommended it to me and I was nervous. I was nervous about how my … Continue reading How Baby Yoga has helped with my preemie’s Physiotherapy
By A NICU Daddy – Part 3
Here is the final part of my By A NICU Daddy series. This one is a little shorter following on from Jack's discharge from the NICU on 14th February 2016 - best Valentine's Day gift ever! "On the 14th February Jack got his discharge. As always with hospitals these things take a lot longer than … Continue reading By A NICU Daddy – Part 3
Beyond The NICU 