Primary Care Nurse Another term I had never heard used before my twins were in the NICU was Primary Care Nurse. Sure the term sounds self-explanatory, but I had no idea there would be one (or in our case 2) for my babies. Those first few days of the NICU were a bit of a blur. The day I gave birth, I was full of mixed emotions. Joy that my babies were both alive and fear … [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...]
Motherhood: This Part is the Hardest
Motherhood I've been thinking a lot about motherhood lately. I've been having a tough time, the boys are in a rough spot, and it's all been pretty emotional. I thought I hit the hardest part of motherhood many times before, but now I know I was wrong. When you think you've got it all figured out, motherhood surprises you. The other day, wanting to be a "good" mom and … [Read more...]
Writer’s Block Buster: 5 Favorites Tag
Writer's Block I've had a bit of writer's block lately. With lots more time on my hands now that the boys are in school, I find there's a lot more I want/need to get done. Really, there are the same amount of things, I just now feel like I don't have any excuses when they don't happen. Like dinner. Or laundry. Or a clean house. Then, I don't even know where to … [Read more...]
Twice a Preemie Mom, Anthony and Chloe’s stories
Twice a Preemie Mom Having a premature birth and being a preemie mom is a life-changing experience. There are so many emotions during the journey, and I think fear might be the strongest. You are afraid of what will happen next, you are afraid of any little thing that goes wrong, and you are mostly afraid you will lose your precious baby. Now, imagine having to experience … [Read more...]
