More about "Notes to the NICU"
Beth, Jen, and Sarah are inviting mothers, fathers, and other caregivers including foster and adoptive parents, siblings, nurses, NICU staff members, extended family members such as grandparents, and any other caretakers to share the story of their NICU experience.
potential chapters
Forward with the three authors' stories during their time in the NICU.
Antepartum hospitalization for mothers whose baby will be admitted to a NICU.
Delivery Experiences
Experiences during their time in the NICU
Newborn Follow-Up Clinic Experience
Time prior to school years including daycare, preschool, and other early experiences
School years and beyond
questions for reflection
Looking back in time, what advice would you give to yourself as new ___________ in the NICU?
What would you share that is not openly discussed as a ______________ in the NICU?
As a _________ in the NICU, what/who brought meaning to you and your baby?
What would you most like to share about your NICU journey with others?
What tips navigating your journey through the NICU would have been essential for you, your family, and your baby?
What wisdom or comforting advice would you give to those who lost a baby in the NICU?
What would you like to have known as a mother on the antepartum floor before delivery and then when your baby went to the NICU?
Any tips for new moms or dads in the NICU to not blame themselves for their baby's stay in the NICU?
Any advice on navigating the uncertainty and unknown during the NICU journey?
Complete this sentence, "What I know for sure during my time in the NICU is: __________."
The authors will read every story for consideration of book publication. As a group, they will select meaningful submissions for defined book chapters. Following receipt of all stories, notes, letters, and pictures, the authors will arrange book chapters for flow and ease of reading.