Veggie Spaghetti with the Veggetti Veggie Spaghetti? I didn't even know there was such a thing, until I saw this crazy infomercial. Then I had to try it. First, though, I want to say this post is waaaaaaay out of my comfort zone. Actually, cooking is out of my comfort zone. However, with my July Goals in full effect, I've been making an effort to make dinners and have my … [Read more...]
My First Baby and A Brother of Twins
What is it like to be the brother or sister to twins? I often think about this and sometimes worry about my oldest son. Does he feel left out?Does he wish he had a twin? Is he jealous of the attention they get when we go out in public? After I had my first son, I knew I wanted him to have a sibling. I just didn't know he would get two at once. I also didn't know … [Read more...]
Developmental Assessments
Since the twins were born so early, from 18 months until 3 years old, they attended a developmental assessment clinic called Stepping Stones. They wanted to look at their physical skills, like walking and climbing, as well as their fine motor skills and cognition. Today, I wanted to go back and share their first visit with you. About a year and a half ago... Of course … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Pumping
Pumping, then Breastfeeding, then Pumping was a huge challenge for me as a mom to preemie twins. It was a very emotional, exhausting process that caused additional stress in an already stressful time in our lives. With my first son, I breastfed exclusively. Sure, it was hard to get started, and I had my share of latching problems, soreness, and clogged ducts, but … [Read more...]
Done and Done
Stick a fork in me...I'm done. I'm so tired and burnt out from the day, I can barely type. Good thing I don't have to look at my fingers, since my eyes are closing way too long at each blink. So, before I fall asleep at the computer (or before my computer overheats and shuts down AGAIN!) I'll give you a little taste of our day. It started early, and with an extra body … [Read more...]
