Identical Twin Boys Welcome to another Micro Preemie Monday. Today, I wanted to share my own story of premature birth. If you're a regular reader, you know that my micro preemie miracles are identical twin boys. Even though I've shared my pregnancy and birth story before, I wanted to answer all of the questions that I ask other families every week. I share these stories to … [Read more...]
The Year to Celebrate Everything
Reason to Celebrate If you read my Sunday Sneak Peek last week, then you'll know I had no idea what I was going to post today. It's been another long, stressful week, so I wanted to share something that was both hopeful, yet truthful. I wrote this a little while back, and it was published on Mamalode. I wanted to share it with you today, while I am volunteering for the … [Read more...]
The March of Dimes Ambassador Family
Ambassador Family As you may know from reading some of my past posts, I'm very passionate about fundraising for causes close to my heart. I'm so honored that we were chosen to be the Ambassador Family for the March of Dimes because they support those causes, one of which is premature birth. If you haven't been a long-time reader, our identical twins were born at just 25 … [Read more...]
Tumbling with Toddlers
Tumbling It's tumbling time! Last Spring, I was so excited to sign the twins up for some summer activities. They didn't do any formal activities in the Winter because I was still scared of the Flu and RSV. While getting sick is not a huge factor to a lot of parents when signing their kids up for activities, Preemie moms (or maybe just me,) still get really worried that … [Read more...]
A look Back – 70 Days in the NICU
It's been a rough week. The twins have been going through a little bit of a rebellious phase, or as my husband says, "They are three." I've just been feeling like a rotten mommy because when the kids aren't behaving, who else is there to blame? Last night, I was having a discussion with some friends about my complicated pregnancy, and was reminded just how far we've come. … [Read more...]