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NICU

Our NICU story and what we learned: practical tips, lessons, and support for parents with a baby in the NICU.

NICU Survival Guide for Parents: Practical Tips and Support

Navigating a NICU stay? Find practical tips for bonding with your baby, managing hospital life, preparing for discharge, and finding support.

Updated Oct 29, 2026

Part 5 — the emergency C-section, meeting our son, and the start of our NICU journey.

Jan 9, 2024

Part 4 — the 3 a.m. ambulance to Morgantown, triage, and settling in at WVU Children's Hospital.

Dec 15, 2023

Part 3 — preeclampsia, the ER, and an ambulance ride through the West Virginia mountains.

Dec 8, 2023

Lessons learned as a NICU dad — asking questions, baby strength, isolation, self-care, and processing the trauma.

Nov 20, 2023