Kristina Mulligan
More Than a Caregiver
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.
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Kristina Mulligan
- 4 min
Stop Calling My Child "Picky"
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”...
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Kristina Mulligan
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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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Kristina Mulligan
- 4 min
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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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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
Words to Live By...
Today is the last day of Prematurity Awareness Month.
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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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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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Kristina Mulligan
- 2 min
"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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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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