The NICU
It can be really hard to be a NICU parent. There's a lot of uncertainty and fear about your baby's health. Having a premature baby can be a very difficult and stressful experience. Your baby may not be fully developed yet and need a lot of medical care. They might have trouble breathing, eating, or keeping their body temperature stable on their own. You might feel helpless or guilty that you can't do more to help your baby. Seeing your baby hooked up to so many machines all at once and not being able to hold them as much as you want to. It can be stressful to manage work, home life, and spending time at the hospital. No parent should worry about how they will get diapers, clothing, or books for their baby. The only thing they should be focused on and caring for is spending time with their baby or babies who are fighting so hard to stay alive every day.
The NICU after the loss
Losing a twin baby in the NICU and going back...
After one of your premature babies was just born and now has died. Going back to the NICU is incredibly difficult emotionally and physically. Having so many different emotions and so much heartbreak. Going to see your surviving twin and only seeing the one incubator instead of the two. It is so important to have support and resources during this difficult time. Miracle 8 Foundation will provide your surviving twin with preemie diapers, preemie clothing, books, and milk storage bags for any mother who is breastfeeding. Trying to process the loss of your newborn baby and continue to be there for your surviving twin is so important which is why we want to provide these resources to you and your family.
