Bed Rest At the beginning of my twin pregnancy, I read a lot about bed rest. It's a pretty common occurrence in twin pregnancies, and honestly, it didn't seem to bad to me. Unfortunately, I didn't realize the full gravity of everything that would lead to bed rest. Bed rest isn't simply laying on the couch or in bed just for the fun of it, or just because you are … [Read more...]
Triplet Survivor: A Story of Heartbreak and Hope
Triplet Survivor Today, I'm honored to share a very special journey. There is much pain, yet there is also much hope. Losing not one, but two of her daughter's, Jean-mari still had to find a way to go on and fight for her triplet survivor. While it may be hard to read, it's such an important story. The strength that is shown is amazing. Please meet three warriors, … [Read more...]
Each NICU Day: Eleanor’s Story
Each NICU Day When your baby is born very early or very sick or both, each NICU day seems like an eternity. You live from critical moment to critical moment, while your child is fighting for their life. Whenever someone asks me how long the twins were in the NICU, I always answer in days, not months. Each NICU day was so important, and I will not take even one single day … [Read more...]
NICU Milestones: Zoey and Emery’s Story
NICU Milestones When your baby is in the hospital, every step forward is something to be celebrated. No matter how small it might seem to an outside observer, preemie and NICU parents know how huge NICU milestones are. One less wire or tube, one less alarm, or one more feed can mean that much closer to going home. It's incredibly hard to see your baby suffering, so when … [Read more...]
Not OK, but Perfect: Luna and Amelia’s Story
Perfect To every parent, their own child is perfect. It doesn't matter what their hair color, their size, or their abilities, when you lock eyes on your baby, all you can see is love. There is also hope. Hope for a bright future, happiness, and everything that they dream of. The NICU can sometimes make you question that future, but it can never take away your sweet … [Read more...]