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Waiting For Emma: A Brother's Story: (For Siblings and Families with Babies in the NICU) (Under The Tree)
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Product Description Adam could not wait to be a big brother! Why was it taking so long for baby Emma to come home? What is this place called the NICU? A special children’s book written for all family members to share, as their baby is treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Supplemental materials are included. “Finally, there is an exceptionally written and beautifully illustrated children's picture-book available today for children and families of NICU babies. The sensitivity, support, and resources are invaluable. Bravo and thank you, Ms. Leibovici!” Edward Karotkin, MD Professor of Pediatrics Part of the multi-award-winning Under The Tree children’s series. Review "Finally, there is an exceptionally written and realistically illustrated children's book available today for siblings and families of NICU babies. The sensitivity, support, updated information, resources and activities to share with all family-members, are invaluable. Bravo! Thank you Danielle Leibovici." Edward Karotkin, MD Professor of Pediatrics and Neonatologist "Waiting for Emma: A Brother's Story," and all other books from the Under The Tree Series, receives the Seal of Excellence" Mom's Choice Awards "Ms. Leibovici wrote this book in a way that will help siblings, as well as parents, understand what is happening when their little baby brother or sister is in the NICU... This book is not only a beautiful story, it is a book filled with information for children and parents during an unexpected and unprepared time in their lives. I really love that the adorable and lifelike illustrations go so well with the story. This is a book that needs to be in the home of every family who has a preemie or newborn in the NICU." Reviewed Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite From the Author Dear NICU Family and Friends, After giving birth at the hospital, I never expected to be driving with an empty car seat while following an ambulance to the closest NICU for my newborn to get lifesaving treatment. Despite her being a full-term baby with an easy delivery, this is what happened when our second daughter, Aura, was born. Right away, our world shran k, and our measurement of time was centered around updated lab tests every four hours. J ust hours earlier I was holding her close in my arms . Now, I found myself in the NICU, my baby in an incubator with wires everywhere. All I could do was stroke her cheek and sing to her. I slept in the pump-room adjacent to the NICU for four days just to be near Aura . I continued to pump breast milk for when she would be able to nurse. Fortunately, five days later, Aura was discharged with a clean bill of health. Although we were at the NICU a relatively short amount of time, that experience profoundly changed our lives. I was able to get to know the doctors and nurses on a personal and very vulnerable level. When they found out I was a family therapist and the author of the Under the Tree children's book series , they asked for my help in fulfilling a need. They asked me to write a book to benefit siblings and families who were not prepared for the NICU. I took their request seriously and personally. As a result, Waiting for Emma: A Brother's Story (For Siblings and Families with Babies in the NICU) was created for families just like yours . With this story, I wanted to remind all readers about the virtues of waiting. When I was in the NICU, I couldn't yet grasp that this painful experience would someday be far behind our family . Waiting for Emma is filled with resources, gentle support, and hope. Today, Aura i s one of the happiest and most delight ful of children . May this book bring a sense of connection and understanding, and a new perception of time for you and your family. When you are better supported, your baby will be, too. May love and healing be with you. Danielle Leibovici About the Author Danielle Leibov
