This Thanksgiving was pretty special for us. Not only could we actually all leave the house, but everyone got to spend it with family. And by everyone, I mean the twins. Last year, the cloud of RSV and the FLU hung over our house and kept us isolated from our loved ones on the holidays. While I was so grateful to have the twins home from the hospital, I did miss our family … [Read more...]
Results and check-ups
It's been way too long since I posted, but it's also been way too busy around here! But, it's been a good kind of busy. First up, let's get my health stuff out-of-the-way. I feel like I've been taking up way too much of this blog talking about myself, when I'd rather be writing about my kids. BUT, I did want to share that my CT scan of my chest and abdomen came out clear. This … [Read more...]
Appointments and Fundraising
After my last blog, I decided to make some changes and take back my health. My first step was trying to get a second opinion. The operative word was "trying." Unfortunately, with our insurance, it wasn't possible. So, still determined, I called my GI doctor (the one who wrote the letter...or rather his staff did, I'm sure) and asked them what I was supposed to do. I was … [Read more...]
Post Pregnancy Related Health Issues
Post Pregnancy is Hard. Am I falling apart? I feel definitely feel like it. Pregnancy was hard, but post pregnancy is hard too. Your body goes through so many changes, and some of those changes stay with you. Obviously those sweet babies are worth it, but it still can be a lot for a woman to go through. During my two pregnancies, I've had new health issues to deal with. … [Read more...]
Urology and Monsters
Phew...it's been a busy few weeks. I was hoping for a little slow down, but that's probably not going to happen any time soon. First up, my little guy had an appointment with the Urologist. When he was discharged from the NICU, he was too small for a circumcision. Not only did one doctor think he was too small, but 2 other doctors had to inspect my poor little guy and reach … [Read more...]
