The Mother's Health There are so many reasons for a premature birth. A baby may be born early because of a problem in the womb, a condition in the placenta, or the health of the baby is in jeopardy. One other serious reason a baby may be born early is the mother's health is in danger. Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome are two conditions that can be very serious and … [Read more...]
Free Summer Fun for Families
Free Summer Fun For my first post on First Fridays, I'm talking free summer fun for you and your family. While there are tons of ideas out there, I'm sharing the things we actually tried this week...and had a lot of fun doing. Free Summer Fun at the Library The library really is an awesome place to go all year-long, but we took advantage of some free programs this … [Read more...]
School Decisions for Twins: What Preschool Taught Us
School Decisions School decisions are hard for any parent. No matter what choices you make, you want to do what's best for your children. You want them to have the best learning experience in the right environment. When it comes to twins, those school decisions also include choosing to keep them in the same classroom or separating them. How do you decide? How do you know … [Read more...]
Mono/di twins: Kaelyn and Dani’s Story
Mono/di Twins When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know there were so many different types of twin pregnancies, and that each kind carried its own risks. Carrying Mono/di twins automatically makes you a "high risk" pregnancy, and there are many things you should be aware of. So, what does Mono/di twins mean? It means that your … [Read more...]
First Fridays: Summer has Started
First Fridays And just like that, summer vacation has started! With all three boys home, things are probably going to be a little crazy around here. I'm not sure what that means for the blog, but I do know that I'm going to try to post every Friday. I'm going to call it "First Fridays" and highlight "firsts" that we have done this summer. All good stuff to keep us motivated … [Read more...]
