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10 things I wish I would have known as a new NICU Dad…

I knew people who had children in NICUs, but I never really understood what that really meant. I knew that babies that needed surgery or babies who were not doing…

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March 9, 2018
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My Story. How it all began.

It was right around Christmas when we found out that my wife was pregnant. Our first daughter had been born at 30 weeks, so we knew we were a high…

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March 3, 2018
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My NICU Journey…67 Days in the NICU

My NICU journey began the same way that it does for most NICU dads. My wife was in the hospital, recovering from a C-section; my new baby was in the…

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March 22, 2018
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When time stands still…

After making the drive from hell where you are begging God to spare your wife and your baby, I came running in asking where my wife has been taken. I…

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July 9, 2019
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Things don’t end in the NICU…

My daughter was a ROCKSTAR while in the NICU. She exceeded all expectations and was even released before our original due date. After she came home, it was an onslaught…

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April 27, 2018
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That yearly reminder…

Every year this pops up on my memories. It’s the same every year and today was no different. It’s usually a busy day with us getting things ready for my…

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June 10, 2024
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    Here we go!

    February 28, 2018 /

    Thank you for visiting The NICU Dad. I started this blog because like you I am a NICU Dad, and as I searched or looked around, I could not find anything out there for us NICU Dads. We are going to change that! I want The NICU Dad to be a place where NICU Dads can come to read and share stories, get information, or just come and see that you are not alone! There are others who are riding that same NICU roller coaster ride as you. I hope you enjoy The NICU Dad, and please help spread the word!

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    Alex Zavala

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