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Keeping the Preemie Milestones in Perspective
Milestones, standardized tests, and growth charts quickly become a nightmare for parents/caregivers of a preemie or medically involved child. Instead of being things to look forward to they are...
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On Catching Up. Or Not.
Two Years Old. Not caught up. As the parent of a preemie, at some point during your NICU stay, or soon after, you will hear the famous, or infamous, “catch up by two” expression. This means that by...
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The Therapy Waiting Room
©CanStockPhotoInc./podius Dear Mom trying to hold it together, I’m sorry that your little one is having such a hard time lately. I’m just never quite sure if I should try to strike up a conversation...
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Daycare Dilemma: When Your Preemie Has a Developmental Delay
His first time at my storytime. “You are so lucky you get to stay home with him!” is what I heard all the time from people. And every time that was said to me, it hurt. I know they meant well. It’s...
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Waiting for Your Preemie to Walk
“Wait!” and then, “no, this way!” is all I seem to be yelling now once my son and I are out the door in the morning. I am trying to rush him to the car, but, as is the case with most toddlers, he has...
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Delight Despite Delays
copyright Laura Maikata Sometimes you don’t need to fight for your child. Sometimes they can just play, just be. Sometimes, for parents preemies or special needs kids, it’s hard to know when it is one...
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