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Support System While in the NICU: Haven’s Journey

March 4, 2019 By Shann Leave a Comment

Support System

Support System I'm not sure how we would have made it through our NICU journey without a support system. The people that drove us to the NICU, watched our oldest son, brought us meals, listened to us cry, and prayed with us made an unbearable journey a little more bearable. The biggest part of our support system was our parents, and the twins' grandparents. They would visit … [Read more...]

Sharing is Difficult, Loving is Easy: Jordan’s Story

February 18, 2019 By Shann 7 Comments

Sharing

Sharing is Difficult Nothing about a complicated pregnancy or NICU stay is easy. From the worry and the heartache to the decisions and the waiting, sharing is hard. Not only do people want to know what is going on with your baby, but they are constantly asking how you are doing. Most of the time, you don't know the answers to either of those questions. Plus, explaining … [Read more...]

Healing Touch: Aiden’s Story

February 4, 2019 By Shann 5 Comments

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Healing Touch As any preemie or NICU parent can tell you, touch is such an important part of their journey to healing. That connection is something that even medicine can't take the place of. When my twins were in the NICU, I wasn't allowed to hold them for the first week. They were very fragile, and couldn't handle very much stimulation. The trauma of the delivery alone … [Read more...]

23 weeks: A Fight to the End

December 3, 2018 By Shann Leave a Comment

23 weeks

23 Weeks While some women experience premature birth unexpectedly, others are aware every step of the journey could result in an extremely early birth. Today's Micro Preemie was born after a 23 week fight, including his mother's struggles to get pregnant. Even though I thought I was prepared for my twins to come early, I was truly not ready for them to come as early as they … [Read more...]

Preemie Mom: Why I will Always be One

November 16, 2018 By Shann 4 Comments

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When You're a Preemie Mom... You measure in ounces and millimeters. You've never seen someone so small, yet so perfect The strongest person you've ever met is the one you gave birth to. Before you are a preemie mom... Your heart hurts and your head spins with statistics and odds stacked against your baby. You beg your body to help you in any way that it … [Read more...]

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Shann Hi! I'm a mom, writer, and dancer. I love sharing my parenting experiences, my healthy living tips, my money saving ideas, and our travel plans. My passion to help other women inspired this blog. I hope you'll stay a while and come back often.

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