December 2016 No. I am in no way ready for it to be December 2016. It seems like we were just setting up our Christmas trees (yes, I said trees!) for Christmas 2015. Where has the last year went? They just keep going by faster and faster. But, there's no way to stop, or even slow down time. So, it's on to setting some goals for December 2016. First, here's a look back … [Read more...]
Holiday 2016 Happenings Here and at Home
Holiday 2016 Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is on the way. It's December today! I still can't really believe it. So, I wanted to share some of our Thanksgiving weekend, and keep you up-to-date on our holiday 2016 happenings, both at home and on the blog. Let's start with a recap of this past weekend. Yes, I know it's almost a new weekend, but I'll explain the delay … [Read more...]
Surviving Trauma, Dakota-Rose’s Story
Trauma A premature birth can be filled with trauma. From the unexpected early time you give birth, to all of the unknowns you must deal with in the NICU, the whole experience is full of life-changing events. Faced with talk of survival rates and unexpected complications, that trauma can stick with you long after you are home from the NICU. Today, however, we meet a sweet … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving and the Things I’m Thankful for Today
Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving! If I'm being honest, I haven't been all too thankful lately. I've been sick, tired, and generally just burned out. I took on a lot, didn't get enough rest, and just got into a bad space. Even though it was No Yell November, I wasn't too nice. Then, the guilt came. It wasn't pretty. But, I'm slowly digging myself out. It really helped … [Read more...]
Isolation: How to make it thru this Season
Isolation is Hard. When you experience a premature birth, all you can think about is getting your baby healthy, and getting your baby home. Once you are finally through all the hurdles, both emotionally and physically, you have a whole other obstacle to prepare for: Isolation. A baby born early, especially extremely early like a micro preemie, often has a weakened … [Read more...]
