It is hard to explain to someone the worries and challenges that parents of preemies encounter during their stays and after their escape from the NICU. I found trying to obtain relevant information frustrating and often spent hours on the internet searching for answers or anecdotal information after having spent very long days at my son's bedside. It was a struggle to identify recent or local information and most websites were of little use.
During our time in the NICU (first at FMC, then at Rockyview), we learned that Calgary has the highest preterm delivery rates in the country. This blog is intended to be a way for those many parents to support each other, share stories and exchange information. I am hopeful that it makes the overwhelming process of having a preemie in a Calgary NICU a little less lonely. Please post away!
Thank you for bringing your story forward.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving others permission to bring theirs forward.
Thank you for creating a forum for people to learn from each other and feel less alone because of their sharing.
This is a very courageous act...to bring your personal story into the realm of open and public dialogue. On behalf of all parents who have had their children in the NICU- myself included- THANK YOU.