Author: Isaac's Mom

Former educator and Mom to Isaac. The purpose of this blog is to reach other parents out there to let them know there is hope. That the only way to live this life is to to take one day at a time. Just put one foot forward and we will all get to where we want to be.

When In Doubt… Bag ( Ambu bag)

Before we left the NICU I have had many discussions and hands-on experience with the respiratory therapists there. While all of them have different ways on how they do certain things, there was one constant thing that they told me to remember. When in doubt…

Doctor’s Appointment with Baby on a Vent

One of the things that was a source of anxiety when we went home was going to a doctor’s appointment. We go by ambulance but it was still something unknown to me. I found out that preparing for it was half the battle. My nursing agency has a “Go Bag”. It’s a bag with all…

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High Risk Pregnancies and Level 3 NICU

Most women nowadays are having their babies later rather than sooner. It makes for a more stable and confident mommy. But the problem is, as women have babies later in life they become “high-risk” pregnancies. Most of the time, aside from your regular  obstetrician you will also have