said. “We had no idea how long they would be there. The doctors explained the lung situation to us and had a great way of communicating what to expect and what was happening. We knew they were in good hands.” After four weeks in the NICU, Hayden and Harper were ready to go home. Before taking that big step,
Whether it’s giving parents a “practice night” together, monitoring the NICU for when things might get too loud for the babies, or using the latest technology to give moms and babies every advantage possible, The Marcia G. Taylor Women’s Center revolves around families. It all comes together as part of a single
the Womacks benefited from one more special service through The Women’s Center. “We were excited to be bringing them home, but were a bit apprehensive because they were going to be on monitors,” Dave said. “The hospital has a nice room where you can stay with your children overnight before you go home. It lets you get used to things, but you know the nurses are right there if you need them.”
purpose: to help prepare families for the next chapter in their lives together. •
“Having babies in NICU is hard, but the staff was wonderful. I’ll never forget the first time I could actually hold them.” ~ Amber Womack
“We’re just normal people that this happened to, but we know it happened for a reason. When it’s not in your control, you’re just at the mercy of the Man Upstairs.” ~ Dave Womack
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