PTSD The term PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a condition people associate with experiences in the military or surviving a catastrophic life-experience, like a natural disaster or an accident. It is not always associated with pregnancy, birth, and prematurity, but it is a very real condition for women who experience those life-changing events. Worrying every day of … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day 2017: Why I’m Grateful
World Prematurity Day 2017 Today is a very special day. It is a day we honor all those babies born way too soon and very sick. The littlest fighters. Our heroes. Miracle babies. Today is World Prematurity Day 2017. A Few Facts 1 in 10 babies are born premature each year. These babies are born anytime before a full-term birth of 38 weeks. World … [Read more...]
An Emergency C-Section and a Premature Birth
Emergency C-Section I had my tonsils removed when I was 19. Before that, the only thing close to surgery was when I got my wisdom teeth removed at age 17. I'd only stayed overnight in a hospital one time before my emergency c-section. Scared and alone, with the exception of those 2 small babies in my belly, I had my first major surgery. While my life wasn't in danger, It … [Read more...]
Growth Restriction in Single and Multiple Pregnancies
Growth Restriction Growth restriction during pregnancy is a very serious condition. It is called IUGR, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in single pregnancies, and SIUGR, Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in twin pregnancies. Unfortunately, it is also a condition that I am very familiar with, as one of my twins suffered from it. According to WebMD: Intrauterine … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Update: Lucky and Adiana
Micro Preemie Update Even though I have never met any of our Micro Preemie miracle babies in person (with the exception of my own twins, obviously) I still become invested in each one. I love to get messages and read updates on them. I also have become Facebook friends with many families, so I am able to see them as they grow and change. Today, I'm so honored to bring you a … [Read more...]
