Disneyland It is time for the Disneyland portion of our California trip. With only one day to spend at the park, I'm sharing some tips to make the most of a short trip. While we didn't get a chance to do everything, we did a LOT. Everyone had a great time, and we were very happy with the decision for just one day there. It allowed us to explore other parts of California, … [Read more...]
Complicated Stories: How Sharing Helps
Sharing Complicated Stories After having a baby, sharing their birth story is something many women like to do. However, if that birth story involves a preemie or NICU baby, sharing complicated stories can be very hard. Not only can it be extremely difficult for the mother to tell, but it can be hard for her family and friends to hear. Do people want to hear about your … [Read more...]
Running in Circles, on a Treadmill, and a Track
Running Running has never been a favorite of mine. Even though I was on the track team in middle school, I did the long jump and the hurdles. When I would go to the gym in college, it was always the stair stepper or the elliptical. Running was just not my thing. Now, it seems like I can't get away from running...both literally and figuratively. The Striders My oldest, … [Read more...]
Support System While in the NICU: Haven’s Journey
Support System I'm not sure how we would have made it through our NICU journey without a support system. The people that drove us to the NICU, watched our oldest son, brought us meals, listened to us cry, and prayed with us made an unbearable journey a little more bearable. The biggest part of our support system was our parents, and the twins' grandparents. They would visit … [Read more...]
March 2019 Goals: Feeling Good Inside and Out
March 2019 Goals I am ready for Spring. Beyond ready. I've had enough snow, cold, and sick days to last me until next winter. March 2019 goals are all about wellness, both inside and out. I've gotten a head start on becoming more active by ramping up my steps per day, especially this last week. As I mentioned in this post, 10,000 steps is actually a lot more than I thought … [Read more...]
