With fall coming, and Noah's two year birthday nearing I have been thinking of some way to donate something to the NICU although I am not quite sure what. I have not been back since we walked out those doors on 11-15-07 and while I am sure it would be a pretty difficult experience to go back there, I have this urge to do it. I feel like I am at a turning point in this healing process and in some ways it will give me some peace, closure. I also want the neonatologist and nurses to see Noah, to hear Noah and to realize and remember that giving parents hope is probably the best medicine you can give them in a time of sheer horror.
I was thinking maybe some edible arrangements for the nurses and maybe gift bags or something to donate to NICU families- I am just not sure what to fill them with. My bigger gears have been churning as far as starting a foundation that helps NICU families in the days and weeks that follow after their baby comes home- resources, PTSD and PPD screenings and group therapy. The social worker and therapist in me coupled with the I've been there factor realizes how desperately this is needed. Big dream, but a girl can dream big right? For now I will stick with goodies but maybe someday.
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maybe you can sell some photo sessions with the new, hip photographer in town?
might be a quick way to raise some money and also build up your portfolio. maybe schedule a day at a local park and everyone meets for their one-on-one session.... just a thought. :)
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