Funk No, I'm not talking about that weird smell coming from the very back of the refrigerator. I'm talking about my mood lately. I've been in a funk. Crabby, moody, and not very nice are all probably ways my family would describe me these last couple days. It's all well deserved and more. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed, and letting my emotions get the best of me. … [Read more...]
Teaching Patience: Adeline’s Story
Patience Patience is a very hard thing to have when your baby is in the hospital. You want to be able to fast forward through all the scary first few days/weeks, and get to the part where you are going home with a healthy baby. Unfortunately, the NICU, and life, just doesn't work like that. You can't rush through anything in the NICU. Even though you want to be home, you … [Read more...]
Seven Years: Happy Birthday Mr. B!
Seven Years Seven years ago, I gave birth to my first beautiful baby boy. It was a Tuesday morning, and I was exhausted from being up all night in labor. I almost didn't get to see or hold you right away because they wanted to go and check you in the NICU. You had the cord wrapped around your neck twice, and needed a little help getting all the way out. But, I did get … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Update
Micro Preemie Update Today, I have another micro preemie update. Last week, I updated you on Faith and William, who were both in the NICU at the time of their Micro Preemie Monday story. You can read about their homecomings HERE. If you read this blog regularly, you know Mondays are reserved for Micro Preemies. Every Monday, I feature another family that has gone through a … [Read more...]
Separate Classrooms, Pros and Cons for our twins
Separate Classrooms It was a hard decision, but we decided on separate classrooms for the twins this year. Even though it is only preschool, it's still their first time in a classroom-type setting. We wanted them to have the best experience, and we also wanted to prepare them for kindergarten. Everyone seems to have an opinion when it comes to what to do with twins for … [Read more...]
