As You Navigate Life after NICU, always remember that you are not alone.
The NICU can feel like a lonely place. You may be consumed with thoughts of: “Will my baby be okay? When will my baby be able to come home?” It feels as if no one understands, like no one could possibly understand the pain and the grief of having a NICU baby. Then if your baby comes home, while there is joy and gratitude in that, there is also fear and grief and loneliness. As you navigate possible medical challenges or doctor appointments or anxiety about going places or being around people,