Archive for the ‘Mental Health’ Category
Being a Preemie Mom after the NICU – Blogging for Prematurity Awareness
Thursday, November 13, 2008 23:11 3 CommentsA couple of days ago, I wrote a post about the emotional impact of prematurity, and I discussed the fact that being a preemie isn’t something you get to leave at the door of the NICU. What I want to talk about today follows along those same lines, and while it will probably resonate with [...]
The Emotional Impact Prematurity – Blogging for Prematurity Awareness
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 20:59 5 CommentsOne day, almost 3 years ago, I walked out of the post partum unit of University Hospital with empty arms. It was Christmas Eve, and I was going home to celebrate Christmas with my older daughter, but my mind and heart were still in the NICU where our youngest struggled on a ventilator. While I [...]
April is Autism Awareness Month!
Monday, March 31, 2008 14:07 1 CommentIn order to kick off Autism Awareness Month, I thought I’d spend a little time talking about autism, and its symptoms and diagnosis.
What is Autism?
According to the Autism Society of America, Autism is a complex neurological disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and take part in normal social interactions. Both children [...]



