A NICU birth story: After arriving 5 weeks early and spending 15 days in the NICU, we’re happy to report Henry is now thriving. (Stick around until the end to see the cutest update photos .)

“Our culture fantasizes the perfect birth and bonding experience. When your baby is in the NICU following birth, there are so many bittersweet emotions that accompany this experience. Many mamas (including myself) have faced this situation, and yet, we see so little representation of it through media. I believe it’s important to see how that love is still shown and is still felt by your baby, even when they need extra help in the NICU.”

– Stacey, SMA Photography

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