Blessing When you are experiencing a complicated pregnancy or a NICU stay, it is sometimes hard to see the good. It is a scary and emotional time, but sometimes a premature birth is actually a blessing. It may save a baby's life. I know that my premature birth saved my twins' lives. If I had not been in the hospital, or heard that slow heart rate, my boys may not have … [Read more...]
Christmas Countdown: Grateful during the Madness
Christmas Countdown The Christmas countdown has begun, and it's not been too pretty around here. It's like the boys know they are supposed to behave, so they go completely the opposite way. I think they are actually challenging me to put some coal in their stockings this year! I'm not sure if it's just me, or has the Christmas countdown felt like it's been in warp speed … [Read more...]
Practical Gift Guide: Useful Not Boring!
*Disclosure: All gifts in this guide are products I actually own or want to own. It includes Amazon Affiliate links. I was gifted some items in exchange for my honest review, which is stated in the post below. My opinion is all my own, and I only recommend products I actually love! Please see here for more info. Practical Gift Guide As I get older, my idea of what constitutes … [Read more...]
Gastroschisis Survivor: Aubree Jean’s Story
Gastroschisis While I usually introduce you to a preemie every Monday, today's post is a little different. Not every baby that experiences the NICU is a preemie, but it doesn't make the journey any less difficult. No matter what gestation, a baby in the NICU is very sick or is having a serious problem. Today, you will meet a sweet girl who survived Gastroschisis . According … [Read more...]
December 2017 Goals with a November Review
December 2017 Goals How can I be writing out my December 2017 goals? I'm honestly not sure what happened to November. One minute I was trying to figure out what to do with all the leftover Halloween candy, and the next thing I know it was Thanksgiving. It went by in such a blur, I'm not even sure that I accomplished one thing from my goal list. Mostly because I can't even … [Read more...]
