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...]
Pink Eye Stinks: Signs and Treatment
Pink Eye In addition to the normal craziness around here, the twins were both diagnosed with Pink Eye 2 weeks ago. (On a side note, some websites spell it Pinkeye and not "Pink Eye," but that looked weird to me!) While it's super annoying and a lot of fun to treat, Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) is not usually serious. However, it is very, very contagious. Since this is the … [Read more...]
Spinning Class; My first time for “Try it Tuesday”
Spinning Class I may be way late to the party, but I've never taken a spinning class before. Don't get me wrong, I love taking classes at the gym. Boot camp, weight lifting, Zumba, and Barre class are just a few of my favorites. But a spinning class? I've always been a little intimidated to try it. The dark room, the thought of biking for an entire class, and those … [Read more...]
It’s a New Year, and I’m ready for it!
New Year Happy New Year! We're in the second day of 2017, and I feel excited and ready to go. It's quite a change from how I felt over my impromptu blogging break. I'm not going to lie. Those last couple weeks of December were really rough. But, I'm ready to make some plans for this new year, and I wanted to share some of them with you. First, let me share what's … [Read more...]
Fertility on Micro Preemie Monday
Fertility Many people struggle through fertility issues, but it's not talked about enough. It is truly an emotional and physical battle that is often faced in silence. There can be so much heartbreak along the way, but it is a journey that most people wouldn't hesitate to do again for their sweet baby. Much like the NICU journey, there are so many unknown complications and … [Read more...]