When You're a Preemie Mom... You measure in ounces and millimeters. You've never seen someone so small, yet so perfect The strongest person you've ever met is the one you gave birth to. Before you are a preemie mom... Your heart hurts and your head spins with statistics and odds stacked against your baby. You beg your body to help you in any way that it … [Read more...]
The NICU stay and Preemie Monday
The NICU Stay No matter how long your NICU stay, whether it be 5 days or 356 days, it takes an emotional toll on you. Seeing your child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, instead of taking them home from the hospital is an experience you will never forget. It's terrifying to see your child fighting for their life. Today, Micro Preemie Monday is a little different, in the … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday and Charlotte
Thank you Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by yesterday, and for sharing their condolences on Facebook. These losses were definitely a shock, and I am very heartbroken for all the families that were impacted. Matt, Melissa, and Michael will not be forgotten. Thank you also to everyone that came by on Friday and Saturday to catch up with some familiar faces. If you … [Read more...]
First Born Fridays, The Second Year
Thank you to everyone that stopped by yesterday and left such nice comments. Your words mean so much to me. The week has gotten better, and today I'm not focusing on the twins, but on my oldest. I thought I'd take you through his second year. If you missed the first, just click HERE. … [Read more...]
World Breastfeeding Week
This week is week is World Breastfeeding Week. I've had two very different breastfeeding experiences. I breastfed my first son until he was almost 2 years old. It was definitely hard starting out, but once we got the hang of it, I really loved the bond it created. When I had the twins, it was a different situation and experience. While I did not get to breastfeed my … [Read more...]