Happy Place When most people think about the NICU, they don't think about a happy place. It can be scary and unknown. However, it is also the place where babies' lives are saved, and where families spend a great deal of time. I'll admit, when my twins were first born, I didn't even want to go to the NICU. I was so afraid of everything about it. The tubes, the wires, the … [Read more...]
TTTS Awareness on World TTTS Day 2016
TTTS Awareness December 7th is World TTTS Awareness Day. A number of prominent landmarks will be lit in blue to symbolize the fight against this terrible syndrome. I'm going to share a few facts with you about Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, and I'm also going to share why this is such an important cause to me. I hope that once you finish reading this post that … [Read more...]
Holiday 2016 Happenings Here and at Home
Holiday 2016 Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is on the way. It's December today! I still can't really believe it. So, I wanted to share some of our Thanksgiving weekend, and keep you up-to-date on our holiday 2016 happenings, both at home and on the blog. Let's start with a recap of this past weekend. Yes, I know it's almost a new weekend, but I'll explain the delay … [Read more...]
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Facts
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Day 5 As a way to educate people on Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, I have joined a challenge on Facebook put together by the TTTS Foundation. Each day in the month of December, we will be sharing a fact about TTTS. Today, on December 5th, me and my boys are sharing Fact #5. The Facts Before I share my fact, let me share the first 4 … [Read more...]
TTTS Awareness in December
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...]
