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My labour with sepsis, acidosis and HIE – Jess' story

August 31, 2020

Nothing about the birth of Jess' baby went to plan, but ever since Oliver has been thriving.
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Making NICU home – Kate’s story

August 24, 2020

Kate describes how kind words and gifts made NICU feel more like home for the ten weeks she and her husband were there.
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‘Not every day will be the same’ - Monique’s story

August 24, 2020

Intrauterine growth restriction meant Monique's little one was much smaller than he should have been when he was born at 29 weeks. But both Monique…
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The NICU experience for siblings - Amy and Alina's story

August 17, 2020

Amy tried to protect her three year old from her youngest daughter's neonatal journey. Now, as a family, they're confronting their emotions to help…
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Being a mum with MS – Danielle's story

August 12, 2020

Danielle's journey to becoming a mum was paved with one challenge after another including endometriosis, severe symphysis pubis dysfunction and…
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Building a family and a business - Helen’s story

August 07, 2020

Helen Davies, founder of Lovely NICU Gifts, one of Bliss’ partners, tells the story of her twins’ premature birth and how her experience inspired her…
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Our baby’s pneumothorax – Stephanie’s story

August 05, 2020

Stephanie was totally unprepared for giving birth 8 weeks early and even less ready to watch her baby receive treatment for a collapsed lung.
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Two bouts of bronchiolitis and nearly six months in hospital – Donna’s story

July 31, 2020

Donna’s daughter coped well with 8 weeks in neonatal care, but catching bronchiolitis twice in quick succession prompted a much more difficult time…
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It's not normal, but it will be okay – Vicky’s story

July 30, 2020

Vicky reflects on the ways in which having a premature baby turns what most new parents take for granted into both challenges and extraordinary gifts.
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Getting through postnatal depression – Naomi’s story

July 29, 2020

In this week’s blog, Naomi describes how counselling, medication, baby groups and incredible support from her partner and parents have helped her get…
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A 25 weeker at 24 – Samantha’s story

July 20, 2020

Samantha tells the story of her birth and neonatal journey in 1996 and how well she is doing now she is in her early 20s.
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Our NICU experience made our relationship stronger – Tilly’s story

July 10, 2020

Eight weeks in neonatal care was not what Tilly and her husband were expecting when they had their first baby. But Tilly describes how it brought…
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Pride and worry as a neonate's grandparent - Karen's story

July 01, 2020

Karen describes how challenging it can be watching both your children and grandchild experience neonatal care.
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Going home with reflux - Jonny's story

June 27, 2020

It felt like one step forward and two steps back when, after one night at home, Jonny and his son were back in hospital after a bad case of reflux.
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Thirteen was our lucky number – Lata’s story

June 25, 2020

It took thirteen rounds of IVF, a difficult pregnancy and six weeks on the SCBU for Lata to bring her baby girl home.
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The highs and lows of going home – Victoria’s story

June 20, 2020

Victoria describes going home on oxygen, the fear of germs, and the gravity of what you have been through hitting home when you leave the hospital.
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'Like many NICU parents, I know what it’s like to have my child become seriously ill' - Olivia's story

June 18, 2020

Olivia describes the parallels between the COVID-19 outbreak and being in neonatal care, including the wisdom her neonatal experience has given her…
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My son’s hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy diagnosis – Sal’s story

June 12, 2020

Sal describes the challenges her son faces as a result of his condition but how his school has helped his progress.

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