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Dear NICU Mama,
@dearnicumama

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We call the word “only” a swearword in this sisterhood. Why? Because the length and complexity of a NICU stay is not what qualifies you to become a NICU mother. You became a NICU mother and a member of this sisterhood as soon as your baby entered the doors of the NICU. 💕 The definition of the NICU is: “Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.” And what this validates is that at your baby’s entrance and start to life, they received care and medical attention in a wing of the hospital designated for critically ill patients. What this also validates is your trauma. It makes sense if you are still healing. It makes sense if it still hurts to think about your birth. It makes sense if you still grieve those first lost moments of skin to skin or breastfeeding. Nothing prepares you to see your child in intensive care. So to the NICU mamas with “shorter” or “uneventful” stays, know that your trauma and your journey are valid. You do not have to have a long or complex NICU journey to be apart of this sisterhood. In fact, that’s the beauty of this remarkable group of mothers! Collectively our journeys and stays will vary greatly, but the common goal is to recognize the strength and courage within each other, and to walk alongside each other as we heal. Share your story proudly, mama. You belong here. 💕 #dearnicumama #nicuawarenessmonth