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New journeys can be incredibly daunting. No matter what lies ahead, it will only be one step at a time. This is definitely applicable to new parents in the NICU and also once your baby is discharged home. #irishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm #nmh #coombenicu #ololdrogheda #limerickhospital #worldprematurityday2021 #marchofdimes #picu #pretermlabour #pregnancyproblems #postnataldepression https://www.instagram.com/p/CY7D6xdqECX/?utm_medium=tumblr

It's a difficult journey for any parent of a preterm baby. It's hard to fathom the obstacles that your baby needs to overcome when you first enter a NICU. You won't always feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or out of control, it's temporary. It's normal to feel those emotions but it does not last forever. During the NICU stay, you will meet other parents and some incredible neonatal staff. It helps to have support, either in person or online. irishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #efcni  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm  #pretermbirth  #pretermbaby #tinylifecharity #blisscharity #rotundahospital #rotundanicu #nmh #ptsd https://www.instagram.com/ourprematurebabies/p/CYw4vApqvhM/?utm_medium=tumblr

A massive thank you to all the neonatal staff who continue to work throughout the Christmas period looking after #ourprematurebabies. Santa's visit is important but it's important to acknowledge that NICU staff and all frontline workers. irishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #efcni  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm  #pretermbirth  #pretermbaby #tinylifecharity #blisscharity #rotundahospital https://www.instagram.com/p/CXt3w4WKExl/?utm_medium=tumblr

Reaching out to fellow preterm parents is incredibly beneficial for new parents, ample studies have highlighted this. I know we complain about the internet and social media but it definitely has positive outcomes for new NICU parent's. It doesn't matter where you live ,that bond connects us together which in turns help reduce feelings of isolation in particular. Thank you to all NICU preterm parents who help more than they realise. irishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #efcni  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm  #pretermbirth  #pretermbaby #tinylifecharity #blisscharity #rotundahospital https://www.instagram.com/p/CXrehGMqMnk/?utm_medium=tumblr

When a baby is born preterm, their courage and fight ripples out to family, friends ,neighbours and colleagues. Their struggle touchs the heart of so many people. I remember being so overwhelmed by the kindness of people when they heard I had a little baby in the NICU. irishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #efcni  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm  #pretermbirth  #pretermbaby #tinylifecharity #blisscharity #rotundahospital https://www.instagram.com/p/CXmCv9NKDyi/?utm_medium=tumblr

If your preterm baby will be staying in the NICU this Christmas, it's important that you look after your wellbeing. The NICU'S are staffed with amazing professionals. irishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #efcni  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm  #pretermbirth  #pretermbaby #tinylifecharity #blisscharity #rotundahospital https://www.instagram.com/p/CXdc5_Dqd3U/?utm_medium=tumblr

Share with an parent of preterm babies that you know. Sometimes it feels isolating and lonely when you have a preterm birth. But there are so many people who will be there for you and your baby. Sometimes it's a stranger or sometimes it's a medical professional. There are NICU veterans all over the world, who want to help, please don't feel isolated, join the Preemie community. irishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #efcni  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm  #pretermbirth  #pretermbaby #tinylifecharity #blisscharity #rotundahospital https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBS5sgqGiC/?utm_medium=tumblr

It's hard to believe it's December already. We hope you are all keeping well and safe, and are taking enough time to look after your mental and physical well-being. Yours is the light by which my spirit's born: - you are my sun, my moon, and all my starsirishprematurebabies  #ourprematurebabies  #pretermbirthadvocacy  #prematuritymatters  #pretermbirthinitiative  #preemiequotes  #prematurebabiesawareness  #neonatologylife  #nicumiracle  #neonatology  #efcni  #prematurebaby   #nicu  #neonatalunit  #nicuparents  #nicuparent  #earlybaby  #earlybabies  #niculife  #nicubaby  #preterm  #pretermbirth  #pretermbaby #tinylifecharity #blisscharity #rotundahospital https://www.instagram.com/p/CW-qtKCK3PO/?utm_medium=tumblr