"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
- Ian Maclaren
Compassion
"Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Gratitude
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’"
- Audrey Hepburn
Optimism
"If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough."
- Oprah Winfrey
Gratitude
"You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice."
- Bob Marley
Strength
"Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think."
- A. A. Milne
Belief in Self
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
- Bible (Joshua 1:9)
Courage
"And once the storm is over you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, in fact, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm you won't be the same person you walked in."
- Haruki Murakami
Transformation
"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
- Joshua J. Marine
Adversity
"You can complain because roses have thorns or you can be grateful that thorn bushes have roses."
- T Wilson
Gratitude
"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood."
- Helen Keller
Education
"Don’t be afraid of your fears. They’re not there to scare you. They’re there to let you know that something is worth it."
- C. JoyBell C
Courage
"God could not be everywhere and therefore He made mothers."
- Jewish Proverb
Family
"A mother understands what a child does not say."
- Jewish Proverb
Awareness
"A mother’s love is whole no matter how many times it’s divided."
- Author Unknown
Love
"There’s nothing stronger than a single mom with a wounded heart."
- Author Unknown
Courage
"Amid the uncertainty, your hope shines like a guiding star."
Hope
"My love is a healing force."
Love
"I am a fierce advocate for my baby."
Adversity
"I am a creator of positive energy."
Positivity
"I am a source of inspiration."
Inspiration
"I find strength in every breath."
Strength
"You are a NICU warrior, fighting battles with a fierce heart."
Courage
"Your love and touch are medicine for your little fighter’s soul."
Love
"Every day in the NICU is a step closer to victory."
Perseverance
"Even on the toughest days, you are making a difference in your baby’s life."
Empowerment
"A NICU mom’s love is like a shield of strength around her baby."
Courage
"Every tear you shed in the NICU is a testament to the depth of your love."
Love
"Your baby’s NICU stay is temporary, but your love is forever."
Love
"I am stronger than I know."
Strength
"Every milestone in the NICU is a celebration of your baby’s strength."
Growth
"Through the NICU journey, you discover a reservoir of inner strength you never knew you had."
Personal Growth
"The NICU journey may be tough, but it’s a testament to your extraordinary love for your baby."
Love
"I am a warrior for my child."
Courage
"I am a beacon of hope."
Hope
"I am resilient, and so is my baby."
Resilience
"I am a source of love and light."
Love
"I believe in my baby's strength."
Belief in Self
"One day at a time, one step at a time."
Perseverance
"I trust the journey."
Faith
"My baby feels my presence."
Connection to Earth
"I am a source of comfort and calm."
Inner Peace
"Your voice is a lullaby that soothes your baby’s soul in the NICU."
Connection to Earth
"You are not alone; the NICU community stands with you."
Connection to Earth
"I am not alone; we're in this together."
Connection to Earth
"I am doing my best, and that is enough."
Self-esteem
"I find joy in the small moments."
Happiness
"I am open to receiving support."
Empowerment
"A strong mama’s love can light up even the darkest NICU days."
Love
"I am deserving of self-care."
Self-care
"In the NICU storm, you are the anchor that holds everything together."
Strength
"She will never take for granted a spoken word. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says momma for the first time, she will be witness to a miracle and know it."
Awareness
"You see, the child I'm going to give her has a world of its own. She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy."
Adversity