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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.

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

Becky Crossfeld / Via Twitter: @beckycrossfeld

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

jenlafit / Via instagram.com

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

fit_nurse_lauren / Via instagram.com

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

janelle / Via Twitter: @JaneticsInk

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

Aly Dickson / Via Twitter: @alydickson

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

brian glynn / Via Twitter: @bri_glynn

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!