The decision to keep a premature baby on life support or not is a difficult one. At 23 weeks there can be many complications and some choose not to go through this difficult time.
Facing Loss While Staring at the Tree of Life
I’m stopping by the tree today. Zoey is growing again, adding a few ounces per day and I have to pay my respects to those that didn’t make it.
I’m stopping by the tree today. Zoey is growing again, adding a few ounces per day and I have to pay my respects to those that didn’t make it.
Hobbit Baby Homecoming
A crash course in preemie parenting.
A crash course in preemie parenting.
The End Of Work Is Nigh, Or Is It?
There was a time in our country when we took pride in what we were doing and how we did it.
There was a time in our country when we took pride in what we were doing and how we did it.
A Minimalist Approach to Being Super in a Preemie World
There is no need to daydream about swinging around the city with Batman or Daredevil. I have a little girl that is going to need a dad when she comes home and he doesn’t need to be distracted with stacks of books and comics that no longer serve a purpose.
There is no need to daydream about swinging around the city with Batman or Daredevil. I have a little girl that is going to need a dad when she comes home and he doesn’t need to be distracted with stacks of books and comics that no longer serve a purpose.
Sleep, The New Luxury I Can’t Afford
Sleepless nights may become the new normal I will have to deal with and later when she asks me why my beard is so white she may one day understand when I only answer with a caring smile.
Sleepless nights may become the new normal I will have to deal with and later when she asks me why my beard is so white she may one day understand when I only answer with a caring smile.
The First Week In The NICU, The Blurry Details
On May 25th, Zoey had arrived and we were in a panic every moment of every day.
On May 25th, Zoey had arrived and we were in a panic every moment of every day.
Pro-Choice And Anti-Abortion, And Unconventional Opinion
I know at some point I will be asked about this issue, a taboo subject that is a real party killer when it comes up.
I know at some point I will be asked about this issue, a taboo subject that is a real party killer when it comes up.
From Freak Show To Science, A History Of Preemie Care
I grew up during a time that iPads, cell phones, and WIFI was viewed as science fiction.
I grew up during a time that iPads, cell phones, and WIFI was viewed as science fiction.
When It Was Time To Have A Breakdown
It was day seven after Zoey was born. Our crash course in being NICU parents was over yet and there would be more to come.
It was day seven after Zoey was born. Our crash course in being NICU parents was over yet and there would be more to come.
Moving Day, Out of the Cave and Into the Sun
She was no longer the little bubble girl that needed to be protected from the outside world, she was becoming a part of it.
She was no longer the little bubble girl that needed to be protected from the outside world, she was becoming a part of it.
The NICU Beard
It is tough being a NICU dad. While mom is helping our child grow, dad’s sometimes feel like they are sitting on the sidelines.
It is tough being a NICU dad. While mom is helping our child grow, dad’s sometimes feel like they are sitting on the sidelines.
The Misadventures of a Paranoid Parent
After that day, they might have created the paranoid papa that won’t wait to find help if there is something wrong.
After that day, they might have created the paranoid papa that won’t wait to find help if there is something wrong.
Baby Fight Club
A micro-preemie is a born fighter. Many have tried to claim this title, but those people will never know what it is like to have all odds stacked against you from the first moment of your birth.
A micro-preemie is a born fighter. Many have tried to claim this title, but those people will never know what it is like to have all odds stacked against you from the first moment of your birth.
The Micro Preemie Diet
Healthcare is always changing and people find new and better ways to do things. Matthew Gilman shares how he takes care of his daughter's diet.
Healthcare is always changing and people find new and better ways to do things. Matthew Gilman shares how he takes care of his daughter’s diet.
Preemie Baby Humor
Babies have humor, too. Matthew Gilman recalls his premature baby showing some personality.
Babies have humor, too. Matthew Gilman recalls his premature baby showing some personality.