TTTS December is International TTTS Awareness month, with World TTTS Awareness Day falling on December 7th. Many buildings across the world will be lit with blue lights to honor those who have been effected by this syndrome. The symbol for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness is a light blue ribbon with a daisy in the middle. This year, in order to raise even more … [Read more...]
My Twins A and B: A Complicated Pregnancy
Twins A and B My twins were known as twins A and B for many weeks after their birth. We were not prepared with names. We were not prepared for the journey that followed, or really anything. They came extremely early. 25 weeks, 5 days to be exact. Before Micro Preemie Monday, I'd like to share my pregnancy story with you. I know many of you have probably read it, but … [Read more...]
The TTTS Foundation: Fundraising Focus
TTTS Foundation On my first Fundraising Focus, I'd like to talk about an organization that is very close to my heart, The Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation (The TTTS Foundation.) What is TTTS? Like many people, I had never heard of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome until I was pregnant with Identical twins. TTTS is a disease of the placenta, which … [Read more...]
Sometimes you’re the bird and Sometimes you are the window
My weekend did not start off on a good note. I had been getting ready for our Twin Club Rummage sale all week, so by the time the actual sale day came, I was already pretty tired. My husband took off work, so I could go help set-up on Friday afternoon. I got there, my Dad came with to bring some extra stuff, and we got unloading with everyone else. We had the door … [Read more...]
Walking and Auctioning
Two posts in one day?!?! I know. I've gone a little crazy. Actually, I'm trying to make better use of my time this year. Usually, when the twins go to sleep for the night, that's my signal to eat dinner, put on my PJ's (who am I kidding? I've been in them for hours already,) and watch some mindless TV. Instead, I'm trying to do at least one productive thing before calling … [Read more...]