Progress Little by little, I've been making some progress this week. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed and emotional lately, as you can tell by some of my posts. Thank you so much to everyone who read and commented on Reasons I feel like a Bad Mom, Preschool Problems and Hard to be a Blogger. I felt a lot of love and support, and I also got a lot of great advice. So, I … [Read more...]
Sleep Questions on Ask Away Thursday
Sleep Questions Sleep is definitely one of the hardest parts of parenting. Usually no one is getting enough of it. I hardly remember the first 6 months of my oldest child's life because I was so sleep deprived. People also have very strong opinions on sleep. "Co-sleeping is not acceptable!" "Co-sleeping is best for the baby." "Sleep training is the only way your … [Read more...]
Book Club Benefits
Book Club is my favorite. I first joined a book club about a year and a half ago. I've always loved to read, and I was looking for something to do outside of playdates. I was also looking for a new way to make friends. When I saw someone in our neighborhood was starting a book club, I added my name to the email list. Even though I don't make every meeting, (kids get sick, … [Read more...]
Hard to be a Blogger
Not always a blogger I started being a blogger by accident. When the twins were first born and in the hospital, I used a website to keep everyone informed of their condition. It was easier to write everything down, then to call or talk to people about them during such an emotional time. Once we made it through the NICU, people still wanted to know how the twins were … [Read more...]
The NICU stay and Preemie Monday
The NICU Stay No matter how long your NICU stay, whether it be 5 days or 356 days, it takes an emotional toll on you. Seeing your child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, instead of taking them home from the hospital is an experience you will never forget. It's terrifying to see your child fighting for their life. Today, Micro Preemie Monday is a little different, in the … [Read more...]
