Adopt a NICU mom for Mother's Day. Here's to you and your journey.
I was thinking about what to get my mother this weekend and all of a sudden, this appeared on my FB wall.
I remember what the first few days in the NICU was like and having to miss Easter with friends and family. This Mother's Day, when we hug our own moms and look down at our children, take a moment to pray for those who are spending their first or second or third Mother's Day in NICU. I haven't completely read over their history and bios, but this was such an amazing idea! It's a shame there's not one in Texas.
Here's to you, mom who will be spending Mother's Day in the NICU. I promise that there is a life after here and I promise that one day you will look back to today and realize how much stronger you are. I promise that the tears will stop, the smile will come and how grateful you are for each passing day you spend with your miracle. It does get easier and from time to time, you will revisit those memories and feel guilty and go a little crazy researching, reading and praying that you won't go through it again. But should you have another NICU experience, you'll be a little more wiser, more experienced and a lot stronger.
Those prayers for you are for you to keep going. Accept them. Those hugs for you are for you to let go. It's okay to cry. Pick yourself up one day at a time. Those around you won't know what to say or how you are truly feeling. Reach out. Its okay to ask for help.
Even now, two years later, I still feel the guilt of giving birth early. I didn't cry a single tear then and all those tears will randomly come when I least expect it. If you're on Facebook - find a support page. Those moms who have been there will understand. If you're a church member - find a spot to pray. Being on your knees and asking God to take your worry will do wonders for you. And remember that you are not in this alone. That miracle who can't breathe or eat on their own - they are fighters. They are so much stronger than they look. THAT is your Angel. THEY are your LIFELINE. YOUR HEART.
They won't remember if you were late coming to the NICU or if you forgot a few important parts for your breastpump. They won't know that you felt alone because they didn't feel alone being in kangaroo care with you.
God will grant you the strength you need and the people will give you whatever help you ask for.
So, a Happy Early Mother's Day to you, my NICU mom. I'll be thinking of you this Sunday and will say a prayer for your tiny miracle.
Don't forget about grandma! Happy Mother's Day to you, Mama! You are one of the reasons for my strength! I cannot thank YOU enough.
Adopt a NICU Mom Campaign!
This is the last week to adopt a NICU mom! Will you consider donating to sponsor bracelets and charms for a mom spending her Mother's Day in the NICU? Every mother that is sponsored will receive a gorgeous European style bracelet, a footprint dangle charm, two rhinestone charms and a 15% off coupon to purchase journey charms at Peek-a-boo ICU to complete their personalized NICU journey bracelet.
Just $7 will allow us to provide 4 bracelets! Donate today by visiting www.projectsweetpeas.com (please scroll down to bottom of the page). Thank you for your support!
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This is the last week to adopt a NICU mom! Will you consider donating to sponsor bracelets and charms for a mom spending her Mother's Day in the NICU? Every mother that is sponsored will receive a gorgeous European style bracelet, a footprint dangle charm, two rhinestone charms and a 15% off coupon to purchase journey charms at Peek-a-boo ICU to complete their personalized NICU journey bracelet.
Just $7 will allow us to provide 4 bracelets! Donate today by visiting www.projectsweetpeas.com (please scroll down to bottom of the page). Thank you for your support!
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Mother's Day is an important milestone for any Mother; for moms in the NICU this is not an exception. However, spending your day in the NICU with your critically ill baby can make this special day extremely frustrating and difficult. Help Project Sweet Peas recognize the courage, and strength of these NICU moms...
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Here's to you, mom who will be spending Mother's Day in the NICU. I promise that there is a life after here and I promise that one day you will look back to today and realize how much stronger you are. I promise that the tears will stop, the smile will come and how grateful you are for each passing day you spend with your miracle. It does get easier and from time to time, you will revisit those memories and feel guilty and go a little crazy researching, reading and praying that you won't go through it again. But should you have another NICU experience, you'll be a little more wiser, more experienced and a lot stronger.
Those prayers for you are for you to keep going. Accept them. Those hugs for you are for you to let go. It's okay to cry. Pick yourself up one day at a time. Those around you won't know what to say or how you are truly feeling. Reach out. Its okay to ask for help.
Even now, two years later, I still feel the guilt of giving birth early. I didn't cry a single tear then and all those tears will randomly come when I least expect it. If you're on Facebook - find a support page. Those moms who have been there will understand. If you're a church member - find a spot to pray. Being on your knees and asking God to take your worry will do wonders for you. And remember that you are not in this alone. That miracle who can't breathe or eat on their own - they are fighters. They are so much stronger than they look. THAT is your Angel. THEY are your LIFELINE. YOUR HEART.
They won't remember if you were late coming to the NICU or if you forgot a few important parts for your breastpump. They won't know that you felt alone because they didn't feel alone being in kangaroo care with you.
God will grant you the strength you need and the people will give you whatever help you ask for.
So, a Happy Early Mother's Day to you, my NICU mom. I'll be thinking of you this Sunday and will say a prayer for your tiny miracle.
Don't forget about grandma! Happy Mother's Day to you, Mama! You are one of the reasons for my strength! I cannot thank YOU enough.
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