If you've been follow my new budding family's journey you know it didnt come easy. Having a preemie is tough on the body and mind. One of things that really helped me out was connecting with a bunch of you on here. And I once again thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Another way that we got support in each day visiting was through March of Dimes . Every day, thousands of babies are born t... » Continue Reading
One of the many stresses of being a NICU Dad is finding time. In the effort to be an ever present parent in your newborn's journey you find yourself at the hospital more often than not. You work full time and rush to the hospital to get your time in. No matter how long you stay you feel guilty for leaving. In the instances where baby is very premature, in an incubator, receiving phototherapy and... » Continue Reading
I've always wanted to be a Dad. Growing up with a single mom who struggled, led me to have simple life goals. A desire to be working class, A want for stability in a relationship. A desire, To be Dad. I never changed partners frequently as a teen, Because I saw the hurt caused by others. I tried to find the best in everyone. Even when their motives were unclear. Then I found her. She is attenti... » Continue Reading
You've been awake since 5:30am. You work a labor intensive job Your new mother had been sitting home, anxious to see her baby all day while you were working. You get home at 5:00pm and she's pumping. You're exhausted from the unending cycle. But she is dealing with her own cycle. Pumping every 2-3 hours. She does not get a full night sleep. Her life force is being sucked from her. She cleans t... » Continue Reading