Life Lately How can I describe life lately? Hmmmm. Hectic? Productive? Exhausting? Unpredictable? Yes, yes, yes, and more yes. With a snap of my fingers and a blink of my eyes, it's finally Spring, almost May, and nearing the end of the school year. How did we get here so fast? I haven't written a post in quite a while because I can barely keep my head above water. … [Read more...]
Premature Birth Reality: Olivia’s Story
Premature Birth Reality Every mom-to-be has hopes and dreams about what her pregnancy and birth will be like. Some of us even make birth plans, as we decorate our nursery and register for our baby shower. But, when your baby comes unexpectedly, things change. Unfortunately, premature birth reality can be quite different from what you pictured. Often, there isn't time for a … [Read more...]
Holding Your Baby: Aiden’s Story
Holding Your Baby When I was pregnant with my first son, I remember reading how important holding your baby was right after birth. It is the time you get to bond with that human that has been growing inside you. You can look into each other's eyes for the first time, touch skin to skin, and connect. It didn't work exactly like that for me. My son had his umbilical cord … [Read more...]
Leaving Your Heart Behind: Gabriela’s Story
Leaving Your Heart Behind There are so many difficult things about the NICU, but I think one of the hardest things is leaving your sweet baby. No matter if you leave for a few hours, leave for the night, or have to leave for a few days, it feels like your heart is in that hospital. Since the twins were not my only babies, I couldn't be at the NICU every hour of the day. My … [Read more...]
Annual Birthday Quiz: Happy Birthday Andy!
Annual Birthday Quiz It's time for another addition of the Annual Birthday Quiz! It's my husband's birthday today, and we started the tradition of asking the kids some fun/silly questions about him three years ago. Their answers are actually getting more accurate and less funny. Well, the age question is still really funny. At least, I think so. Hee … [Read more...]
