![]() This means life, "as is." Cuddling, feeding, tubes, monitors and wires - nothing shall be excluded (unless requested). These photographs are “lifestyle” sessions. I ask that at least one parent be present alongside me at all times. I arrive at the NICU as a guest of the family, whom by inviting me have thus given me permission to photograph their child. I am not affiliated with any charity organization, nor any hospital. ![]() Here are some very important things to know about these sessions - I ask that you please read all the way through. I know how vitally important it is doing sessions in the NICU to be aware of NICU culture, to understand what the babies are going through, and to have the utmost respect for parents and the crucial staff taking care of your child. No matter the situation, I want to be there and capture the moments you and your family will hold dear to your hearts. Not all stories end the same and everyone's NICU experience is unique. Scarce evidence of his courage and strength, to show him fighting and beating the odds set out against him. For such an amazing time in my sons life, there is so little documentation. I was a photographer, but I was so overwhelmed by the situation that my camera only came out once during the weeks he stayed there - those are the few photographs you see displayed here on this page. I'm sure you might feel like you are a mess right now, too. I trusted the nurses and staff wholeheartedly, but I still felt inadequate because I (irrationally) thought I could have done something, anything, to keep him from being in there. I was afraid to hold him and I had a fear that I wasn't able to do anything right. I spent days bouncing back and forth from the maternity ward to the NICU, and then later from our house to the hospital. I couldn't sleep knowing my little son was all alone: was he scared, was he sleeping, crying, was he taking a turn for the worse overnight? Although he was in good hands professionally, he wasn't in his mommy's hands.Įvery day when we had to leave him behind in his bassinet to head home, my heart broke in ways I didn't think were possible. I know what it is like to be in your shoes, I've struggled with some of those same emotions. My husband did not get to cut the umbilical cord, and our families could not visit, take photos, and celebrate our joyous occasion that most people think of when they go into the hospital to give birth. I did not get to hold him and have that immediate skin-to-skin contact the experts say is crucial for a mother and child's bond. I never did get to experience my son at my bedside following delivery - I didn't even see him until 6 hours after he was born. The things you have looked forward to doing after labor and delivery may no longer be an option, and you may feel like you've been robbed of some of the 'happier' moments you expected. New parents eagerly look forward to bringing their baby home, so it can be frightening if your newborn needs to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU.
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