Pprom When you are pregnant for the first time, you really don't know what to expect. Your body changes in ways you've never imagined, and everything feels different. Sometimes, it's hard to tell if those changes are normal, or if there is cause for concern. A complication that is a major concern is PPROM. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your … [Read more...]
Five Good Things on Friday
Five It's been a rough week. Between health tests for me, school assessments for the twins, and another round of pink eye, I'm ready for this week to be over. Did I mention it snowed again? After the 60 degree weather last week, that was quite a disappointment. Instead of sulking, like I have been, I've decided to focus on some good to make myself feel better. Hopefully, … [Read more...]
Part-time work: The Best of Both Worlds Review
*This is a sponsored post. All honest opinions are 100% my own. This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. Please see Disclosure policy for more information. Part-time work As a woman, there are so many decisions that go along with starting a family. Will you stay home with your new baby full-time, will you go back to work full-time and put your child in daycare, or will you … [Read more...]
How to survive NICU: Lucia Wren’s Story
Survive NICU No matter what the circumstances or what your experience is, everyone has the same objective when their baby is born premature: Survive NICU life. Not only are you scared for your baby, but your whole life changes and your priorities shift. While not everyone may be able to be there all day, every day, you do your best to be with your baby as much as possible. … [Read more...]
Pink Eye Stinks: Signs and Treatment
Pink Eye In addition to the normal craziness around here, the twins were both diagnosed with Pink Eye 2 weeks ago. (On a side note, some websites spell it Pinkeye and not "Pink Eye," but that looked weird to me!) While it's super annoying and a lot of fun to treat, Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) is not usually serious. However, it is very, very contagious. Since this is the … [Read more...]
