Here is my letter to UnitedHealthcare. It is real, it is raw, and it is straight forward.
There are so many families who find themselves in the NICU facing the daunting expenses after an emergency birth. Many are shipped to other healthcare systems during this emergency to receive top-notch care, yet fight the red tape of coverage inside their policies.
One of the biggest discussions Sarah and I had while she was pregnant with George and Henry, would we let them sleep together or put them in separate sleeping areas.
It’s termed the boring time. It is the time that seems like the longest yard. It feels like purgatory, limbo, state of uncertainty.
First of all…I have a huge heart for nursing. My mom and sister are nurses. This image brings me joy, peace, and gratitude to the many nurses who have and are still providing the very best care to George and Henry.
Nurse Lynn was giving George a bath and the way she held him, looked at him, cared for him; showcases the amount of care she brings to each child in the NICU.
It was so funny to watch Rosebud react to each little facial expression. As she opened the doors to the isolette, Henry was letting out a big yawn. She thought it was the most amazing thing to witness. There is so much fun being reminded to capture, embrace, and celebrate the little moments in time! #NICU #Rosebud #TwinsLife #Canon #5Dmkii
I love this picture. I love seeing Rosebud peeking into Henry’s isolette, checking on him this morning. Henry is looking right at her, both staring at each other. They are forming their bond, becoming kindred spirits. I think I will hold this picture for the day when Henry and Rosebud fight for the first time. #NICU #Rosebud #TwinsLife #Canon #5Dmkiii
Today was such a happy moment for Rosebud, but her world came crashing down when the ring on the bell indicated it was time to go. She was not going to see the twins take a bath.
There is something so innocent and sweet, a big sister kissing her little brother. Rosebud has been so excited about seeing the twins.
I love this picture…absolutely love this! Rosebud and Sarah standing, talking with Henry, all the while Sarah is showing her how to safely interact with the twins inside the NICU. We have been looking for ways to maximize time for Rosebud with the twins and this is a wonderful moment in time. Thankful the type of environment that GHS’s NICU staff creates for families like ours! #NICU #TwinsLife
A few months ago, Tiffiney Addis reached out to me to see I could help here with a little project. Tiffiney is a photojournalist and has been capturing Rose’s pictures before the day she was born. And now she has become the family photographer, capturing all the important moments in Rose’s life.
This week, she hosting a photo contest that is benefitting the Bryan NICU of GHS Children’s Hospital. Her daughter was born at 21 weeks and experienced first hand the depth of experience and care in the Bryan NICU. After that day…she decided to give back.
The video above is just a small portion of her larger story and drive to make a difference. If you go to www.RescuedByLovePortraits.com, you can vote for our daughter Rose (contestant #22). Each vote is one dollar and her goal this year is $20,000, so she needs 20,000 votes.
All the money from the contest goes directly to Bryan NICU of GHS Children’s Hospital. I hope you take a few minutes and vote.