A Sedated MRI sounds scary. For a NICU mom, it really is. After breathing tubes and ventilators as a newborn, putting my child to sleep for any procedure is hard. So, when the doctors told me that he needed a sedated MRI, I freaked out a bit. In all reality, this is a routine procedure. However, there are always risks with any type of medical intervention, and especially, … [Read more...]
Restart, Reboot, and Retrain
It's time to restart the engines. I've been having a tough time around here lately. I feel like I've taken 5 steps backwards, yet can't find the way (or motivation) to get back on track. The restart button needs to be pushed. I need to be pushed. So, I'm using my birthday as a chance to reboot the system. Changes are going to be made whether I'm ready or not. A … [Read more...]
Life Changes: How to Roll with the Punches
Life Changes Life changes all the time. I'm not sure when it happened, but I've been finding these changes really hard to deal with lately. I guess I'm not the carefree girl I used to be. Who am I kidding? I don't think I've ever been that girl. Sure, before kids, it was easier to go with the flow. There weren't as many moving pieces or giant responsibilities. Now that … [Read more...]
Learning to Say No…Without the Guilt
Say No As I mom, I say no to my kids all the time. "No, you can't have another treat." "Can you stay up until 10 pm? No." "No, you can't jump off the couch and onto your brother." However, when it comes to myself, it's harder to say no. I like to keep busy, but sometimes I overwhelm myself. Too many activities, too much work, and not enough rest. Getting sick this … [Read more...]
Scars: When They Start to Fade
Scars Scars on our bodies can come from many different places. They can be a sign of past trauma from an accident, an injury, or in my case, even giving birth. I was sitting with the twins the other day when the topic of scars came up. It's not a typical thing to discuss with children, but the twins didn't have a typical birth or newborn period. Each had a surgery in the … [Read more...]
