If you've ever experienced a traumatic event, which I sincerely hope you haven't, it really sticks with you. At least, it has really stayed with me. Many of my blog posts come from that event, which was my twin pregnancy and everything that followed. Because it's always right there in the back of my mind, things I see, things I hear, and even things I smell, bring me … [Read more...]
Developmental Assessments
Since the twins were born so early, from 18 months until 3 years old, they attended a developmental assessment clinic called Stepping Stones. They wanted to look at their physical skills, like walking and climbing, as well as their fine motor skills and cognition. Today, I wanted to go back and share their first visit with you. About a year and a half ago... Of course … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Pumping
Pumping, then Breastfeeding, then Pumping was a huge challenge for me as a mom to preemie twins. It was a very emotional, exhausting process that caused additional stress in an already stressful time in our lives. With my first son, I breastfed exclusively. Sure, it was hard to get started, and I had my share of latching problems, soreness, and clogged ducts, but … [Read more...]
Our Annual Eye and ROP check
As I mentioned the other day, we went to the eye doctor. Many parents of three-year-olds don't think about visiting the eye doctor, unless there's a history of eye problems in your family. For parents of Preemie's, it's something that has to be done at least every year. We actually started our visits with the Eye Doctor when my twins were in the NICU. Babies that are born … [Read more...]
Fridays and Fitness
I have to say that I'm pretty glad this week is over. I don't know if it was the full moon, but no one has been in a good mood. My kids were out of control. I've been a little overly sensitive too, so that hasn't been helping. What has been helping? Exercise! I've been getting back into the routine of working out to go along with my healthy eating plan. I'm still going … [Read more...]
