ONE IN A MULLIGAN

So, yes, it’s true: It’s hard to be a caregiver. It's a thankless, around-the-clock job. But it’s also really challenging to be a mother.

When I was a kid, I was picky. Like “I only order chicken fingers and fries at restaurants” and “I only eat chicken nuggets at home”...

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...

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

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...

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

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!

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

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

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

Today is the last day of Prematurity Awareness Month.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Can being born prematurely affect a baby’s brain?