My Early Arrival Baby Journal is very much like a traditional baby book, but also very different in that it was created by NICU nurses for those little miracles who must spend the beginning of their lives in the NICU. There are pages for journaling and lots of space for photos that will mark the first year of your little one's life. This book in a beautiful way deals with the of caring for premature infants. As an example, there is a page to record the progress of a baby's daily weight, and their are pages that document the first cuddle time or kangaroo care. There are pages for celebrating a baby's move from a warmer to an isolette, including moving on up to an open crib. You will be able to record other milestone events, like when they finally finish oxygen therapy and the billie lights. I know from personal experience, twice, that having a child in the NICU seems so unfair. You so much want to feel like other families who are experiencing the joy of a newborn. Well, this beautiful journal will give you something do just like others, but in the very special way that only NICU parents will ever understand. You will be able to create memories that will last a lifetime and moments that you will never want to forget......... no matter what the final outcome.
In all, there are 72 pages in the book and it is finished with a hardbound cover to withstand your constant use while being hauled in and out of the NICU. One of the book's more attractive and compelling features is the use of beautiful, soothing illustrations. I wish I could show you all of the pages, but trust me that the rest of the pages are just as precious as the 3 I am able to bring you here.