When a new baby comes into the world it is always a miracle, and always a blessing from above. Speaking as a father and a “Grandy” to three grandchildren, there has never been more joyful days in my life than the days each of my children and grands entered the world.
For many babies that enter the world, the first hours and days are challenging. I have lived that out myself as my youngest grandson, Carter, had to spend some days in the hospital before he was allowed to come home. I also know some others that have spent long days and months in the hospital after they were born, like little Arizona and tiny little Miah.
Roughly 12% of all babies born require care from the NICU. The leading cause for a baby to be in the NICU is prematurity. The average stay in the NICU is 12 days.
