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Prematurity Awareness: Birth Announcements

One of my first struggles with sadness as a preemie mom was curating a birth announcement. As silly as it sounds, for some, this is a...

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The Loneliness of Parenting a Child with a Disability

Kristina Mulligan

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The Loneliness of Parenting a Child with a Disability

It’s interesting to think about the trajectory of life, and how different your circle looks throughout.

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Prematurity Awareness: The Importance of Congratulations

Kristina Mulligan

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Prematurity Awareness: The Importance of Congratulations

The birth of a baby is an occasion to celebrate, no matter the circumstances, no matter how small. I’ve spoken before about how I made...

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Kristina Mulligan

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Prematurity Awareness: Preeclampsia

Let’s talk about one of the common causes of premature birth: preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is what I was diagnosed with during my...

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Kristina Mulligan

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A Journey With Food - VIDEO

This morning, I talked at length on IGTV LIVE about the feeding issues we’ve dealt with and some of the strategies we’ve used!

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Kristina Mulligan

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May 13th

To me it’s known as “the day that never was.”

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Embracing the change, while changing diapers.

Kristina Mulligan

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Embracing the change, while changing diapers.

Ali Dunn tells her story about the constant change in motherhood, and how being the parents of a preemie makes that change even harder.

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Kristina Mulligan

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Visiting Santa...?

My kid doesn’t go sit on Santa’s lap. Yes, we celebrate Christmas. No, we’re not trying to end Christmas.

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Kristina Mulligan

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Words to Live By...

Today is the last day of Prematurity Awareness Month.

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Happy Thanksgiving - From Our Home to Yours

Kristina Mulligan

1 min

Happy Thanksgiving - From Our Home to Yours

Though the life of prematurity is filled with trauma, stress, anxiety, and tears, I am grateful for all that it has given me, as well.

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Kristina Mulligan

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Expectations vs. Reality

Oral aversion (the reluctance, avoidance, or fear of eating, drinking, or accepting sensation in or around the mouth) is common in preemies.

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Kristina Mulligan

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Dental Work

What if I told you that some preemies have to make more trips to the dentist are more prone to dental issues?

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Kristina Mulligan

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My First Piece of Jewelry as a Mom

This is the bracelet I had to wear each day during our NICU stay.

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"When the Outside World 'Forgives' You, It’s Easier to be a Bit Gentler With Yourself."

Kristina Mulligan

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"When the Outside World 'Forgives' You, It’s Easier to be a Bit Gentler With Yourself."

Motherhood had just begun and I, right out of the gate, had already failed my child before I’d even met him.

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Kristina Mulligan

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The Car-Seat Test

A preemie often does not have the muscle control needed to keep their head upright or to move it if they are having trouble breathing.

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Kristina Mulligan

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NICU & ICU: Finding the Balance

If left untreated, this condition can lead to serious, sometimes deadly, complications for both mother and baby.

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Kristina Mulligan

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Risks Post-NICU

As with other systems, the immune system of a premature infant does not work as well as that of a full-term baby or child.

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Kristina Mulligan

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A Brain Q&A

Can being born prematurely affect a baby’s brain?

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"I Couldn't Do Much, But I Could Do This..."

Kristina Mulligan

2 min

"I Couldn't Do Much, But I Could Do This..."

I was all in, well, as much as I could be without an actual baby to feed. Then, Flynn was born three months early.

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Kristina Mulligan

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World Prematurity Awareness Day

Unless we start taking about the realities of prematurity, and stop only talking about babies with “normal lives,” nothing will change.

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