The following story can be triggering for some parents who are pregnant or presently in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), for this story ends in loss. Please know that it is okay to stop reading here, to choose to be gentle on yourself and reach out for support if needed. This story was written…
DetailsLet’s be honest, it can be confusing to know where to look for NICU resources. Colorado has so many throughout the state! Wouldn’t it be amazing if all the resources you needed were in one place? Look no further! NICU Resource Connection In a collaborative effort to continue supporting Colorado families during their time…
DetailsBeing a mama is the job of a real superhero! And Real superheroes don’t just put on a cape to gear up for their day, they fuel up with nutrient-dense foods that give their bodies the energy and endurance to tackle all the challenges the day might bring… Join us at LFL Connections with nutrition…
DetailsYou have experienced the unimaginable and yet you wake each day and walk into this world. No matter when your loss was or how far along you were or how long you had, your heart will never be the same. Your heart shatters, broken through into a million shards. And through those cracks the light…
DetailsMy first baby was born at 24.5 weeks gestation which made us about 6 months pregnant. My husband and I were both 29 years old at the time. The Mighty Griffin, as he became known at the University of CO Anschutz hospital in Aurora, CO, was born 1lb. 12oz and 12 inches long on October…
DetailsIf you have ever traveled with a child on an airplane, you have heard this statement said by the flight attendants as they quickly walk by and smile and you and your little potential monster before the plane ever takes off. You may have also heard it from my mentor’s mouth as she guided a…
DetailsCarter progressed rapidly in the last few months, and it has been truly astounding to witness! He went from not being able to roll over at 7 months to now crawling and pulling himself to standing at 9 months! It feels like the puzzle pieces we’ve worked to create through hours of small physical therapy…
Details“Kangaroo Care” is a term used to describe skin-to-skin contact with your baby. The research is clear! Skin-to-skin contact is incredible for both you and your baby. In your baby, it regulates breathing, blood pressure, reduces stress, increases weight-gain, regulates temperature, regulates blood sugar, increases their immune system, improves mental development, and more! For you,…
DetailsFrom the moment I found out I was pregnant, things were hard. I was so sick. I wished for just morning sickness instead I had 24/7 sickness. I lost almost 20 pounds my first trimester. Working full time as a hairstylist was so hard since I was only able to keep down French fries at…
DetailsHolding baby skin-to-skin is called Kangaroo Care. Baby is placed naked except for a diaper & hat against a bare chest of a loved one. A blanket can be placed over the kangaroo pair to keep warm. Kangaroo Care can be scary in the early days and for the tiniest and most fragile babes even…
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