After my last blog, I decided to make some changes and take back my health. My first step was trying to get a second opinion. The operative word was "trying." Unfortunately, with our insurance, it wasn't possible. So, still determined, I called my GI doctor (the one who wrote the letter...or rather his staff did, I'm sure) and asked them what I was supposed to do. I was … [Read more...]
Post Pregnancy Related Health Issues
Post Pregnancy is Hard. Am I falling apart? I feel definitely feel like it. Pregnancy was hard, but post pregnancy is hard too. Your body goes through so many changes, and some of those changes stay with you. Obviously those sweet babies are worth it, but it still can be a lot for a woman to go through. During my two pregnancies, I've had new health issues to deal with. … [Read more...]
MOM clubs and a trip to the Dentist
I went to my first "Mothers of Multiples" meeting the other Friday night. I was a little nervous and anxious...for a couple different reasons. First, I'm not that great at meeting new people. I can be a little quiet, and sometimes people mistake that for being snotty or uninterested. Nope, just shy. Second, the meeting was taking place at a hospital. The very same hospital … [Read more...]
Welcome to the After Party
Hello! About a year ago, I started a CaringBridge web page for my twins. CaringBridge is a website for people going thru a "Health Event" as they say on their site. Basically, it is a way to keep family and friends aware of events as you are going through medical problems or a hospital stay. Our twins were born prematurely at just 25 weeks and 5 days, so they spent a lot of … [Read more...]
