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Tell Us Your Best Advice For Parents Of NICU Babies

"Currently trying to convince myself that the NICU is like a fun sleep-away camp for babies."

Obviously, becoming a parent is incredible, life-changing, and all things amazing.

But when your baby has to spend time in the NICU, new parenthood can be hard — really hard.

So we want you to tell us your best tips and advice for other parents of NICU babies.

Maybe it's to be extra kind to the nurses because they truly do become your friends.

Or perhaps it's that getting out of the hospital every once in a while isn't just nice, it's necessary.

Maybe it's to find joy in the little moments you encounter on the journey.

Or perhaps it's to revel as much as you can in the big ones.

Whatever your best tips for parents of NICU babies are, we want to hear them! Tell us in the Dropbox below, and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed post!