Mammogram Another bonus of getting older and turning the big 4-0 is having a mammogram. While some women may have one earlier than age 40, with no family history, my first mammogram was scheduled 2 weeks ago. I wasn't exactly dreading it, but I couldn't say I was looking forward to it either. Words like uncomfortable and squished came to mind. I wasn't really nervous, as … [Read more...]
Three Preemies: Courtney’s Story
Three Preemies I love being contacted by women that want to share their stories dealing with premature birth. When I received an email from Courtney, a reader and also a writer, I was very interested in hearing her story. Not only did she experience a premature birth once, but she's had three preemies. Three preemies, three NICU stays, and three times the worry. After … [Read more...]
March 2017 Goals – Let’s Get Motivated!
March 2017 Goals It may be the second week of March, but I'm not letting that stop me from writing down my March 2017 goals. We've had a ton of things on our schedule, and I always feel like I'm forgetting to do something or be somewhere. So, to keep me accountable, and to (hopefully) motivate you, I'm sharing my March 2017 goals. It's been a few months since I've … [Read more...]
Sore Muscle Must-haves on Try It Tuesday
Sore Muscle Sore muscles are a daily part of my life. From years as a dancer to my recent fitness/gym kick, I'm not a stranger to getting a sore muscle somewhere. Plus, when you add in the stresses of daily life, I needed to find something to help my body out. Sure, I'd love to be able to go get a massage every week, but that's just not happening. Even if I had the extra … [Read more...]
Pprom at 19 weeks; Saniyah Faith’s story
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...]
