by Guest Blogger | Feb 11, 2019 | Birth & Family Stories
by Charles George Over the last six years of my life, I have experienced my greatest joy and my most devastating challenge. The biggest joy was welcoming my son, Thomas, into the world upon his birth. The biggest challenge that I have ever faced in life is my son...
by Danielle Dreger | Nov 19, 2018 | Birth & Family Stories, NICU Life
Given that my husband is stubborn and I’m tenacious, it did not come as a surprise that Theo, our ex-27 week preemie, came out equally strong-willed and spirited. And it was that stubbornness that saved him. From the beginning Theo had it rough. He had jaundice which...
by Guest Blogger | Nov 1, 2018 | Birth & Family Stories
by Kelsey Londos I was admitted to the hospital when my midwife discovered my blood pressure was through the roof. She suspected preeclampsia and told us to expect to stay in the hospital until I gave birth. I was crushed, knowing I would not have the natural home...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 26, 2018 | Birth & Family Stories
by Beth Cohen It is an honor to co-chair the 2018 Hand to Hold Baby Shower Luncheon. The theme chosen for this year’s luncheon—”Seasons of Life: Strength from the Storm”—is one that resonates with my family’s experience in the NICU. Our journey began over eight years...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 25, 2018 | Birth & Family Stories
When we mention our son was in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) we are always met with people jumping in and asking if he was premature. He wasn’t. We then look up to find a questioning expression, as if people don’t quite know that a full-term baby could be...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 18, 2018 | Birth & Family Stories
by Heather Nichols My name is Heather Nichols, and I am from San Antonio and have been living in Austin since my days as a UT Longhorn undergrad. As a 2018 co-chair for Hand to Hold’s Baby Shower Luncheon, this year’s theme, Seasons of Life: Strength from the Storm,...
