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    What You Don’t See After the NICU

    May 25, 2025 / No Comments

    This video is personal and raw. It’s about the part of the NICU journey that rarely gets talked about—what happens to NICU dads after the hospital stay is over. After our NICU journey, I fell into one of the darkest seasons of my life. My physical health declined. My mental health crumbled. I didn’t recognize myself anymore—and honestly, I didn’t know how to ask for help. As NICU dads, we’re often expected to be the rock—to stay strong for everyone else. But the truth is, I was silently breaking. And I know I’m not alone. This is why we must talk about it. The NICU doesn’t just affect babies. It…

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    A NICU Dad’s Journey: Strength in Silence

    May 25, 2025 / No Comments

    POV: You’re a NICU dad. Sleepless nights. Silent strength. Smiles that hide the fear. Prayers whispered in the hallway. The journey is real—but you’re not alone.Tag a NICU dad. Share for the ones who stay strong in the shadows.#NICUDad #BuiltForThis #PrematurityAwareness #FathersMatter #NICUWarrior #DadsOfTikTok #SilentStrength #TheNICUDad #mentalhealth

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    Happy Homecoming Day!

    August 17, 2024 /

    Yesterday was our NICU homecoming day. It is a special day in our house that we always talk about celebrating more. This year was a little different. This year I became more aware of how long our NICU stay really was. Normally we just talk about how we were in the NICU for 67 days. This time I was able to see all that we have done since our daughter’s birthday. We have lived so much life since her birthday in June. We have had birthdays, concerts, trips, parties, started school, and so much more. It has been a busy two months. I never think of our NICU stay as…

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