Welcome back to our #AskaNICUParent series! This week, I’m opening up and sharing my personal NICU journey. I’m Diana — a proud 3x NICU mom. Each of our babies was in the NICU for different reasons, and our longest stay was 15 days. Throughout those experiences, my children faced several medical challenges, including: -Respiratory issues -Hypoglycemia -Surgical removal of a cyst And while they were fighting their battles, I was fighting mine too — both during and after their NICU stays: -Postpartum anxiety that lasted for 2.5 years -The intense adjustment of raising “Irish Twins” -A deep struggle with lack of self-care I know firsthand the beauty and the struggle of trying to hold everything together while raising multiple young children — at one point, I had two under two. This is why I’m so passionate about being part of the H2H community and showing up for other NICU parents in any way I can. You are not alone. 💬 Have questions about my NICU journey or how I managed through these challenges? Drop them in the comments — I’d love to connect and share more.

Posted by Diana at Hand to Hold at 2025-04-29 18:29:33 UTC