September is NICU Awareness Month As I sit and write about this time in my family's life, a weight comes back on my chest. It is wild that something that happened over a year ago can still have such an immediate effect on me. I still feel the sadness and guilt. I can still feel the panic from one of his monitors beeping faster and a nurse quickly coming over to make sure Mason's alright. I'm not quite sure if these feelings will ever go away. Yet, I've slowly learned that wha

September is NICU Awareness Month Thank you so much for sending love and thoughtful words after reading Mason's Days in the NICU: Part I. Some of you even shared your stories of challenges and triumphs. Whether about your recovery after your baby's birth or your NICU experience, I appreciate you and your strength to share such a delicate part of your life with me. May we continue to raise awareness about the NICU and support all who are unbelievably strong in each of their po

September is NICU Awareness Month Here we are, a little over a year later, and it's still difficult for me to write or talk about Mason's time in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) without tearing up, but I think that sharing his story is important. While Mason was in an incubator for the first week of life, B and I found it helpful to meet other NICU babies' parents and families and learn about their experiences. This month is about honoring the families who have/had a