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The NICU experience for siblings - Amy and Alina's story

Posted on 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 other children who have a sibling in neonatal care.
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'You never know how strong you are, until strong is all you can be' – Kim’s story

September 16, 2020

When Kim's baby was born with HIE, she not only faced a scary 14 days in neonatal care, but she had to keep it a secret from her older son who still…

Having twins during COVID-19 – Tammy’s story

September 03, 2020

Restrictions to parental access at the neonatal unit meant Tammy and her husband had to take turns visiting their newborn twins and cope with hearing…

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.

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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…

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.