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...]
NICU Awareness Month and How to help a NICU family
NICU Awareness Month Did you know September is NICU Awareness Month? Even though September is coming to an end, I wanted to squeeze one last post in, since it's such an important topic to me. If you've read my blog before, you are probably familiar with what a NICU is. However, if it's your first time here, that's OK. I'm here to tell you all about the NICU … [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...]
Twins Days and Anniversaries
August 1st is already a special day, and this Friday it's going to be even more special. On the 2 year anniversary of my twins coming home from the hospital, we will be meeting the people that helped save my babies lives, and other fighters/survivors/heroes/strongest people in the world, like my boys.As many of you know, my twins spent 91 and 93 days in the Neonatal Intensive … [Read more...]
