April 2017 Goals I'm getting ahead of the game for my April 2017 goals. Ok. So, it's just one day early, but considering March's goals weren't up until almost mid-month, I'm calling this a win! March was extremely busy. We had tons of appointments. The twins had an eye doctor appointment, all three boys (plus me!) had a dentist appointment, and we had two unscheduled … [Read more...]
Homecoming Day: Auna’s Story
Homecoming Day Homecoming Day is one you will never forget when you've spent time in the NICU. Whether it's a week or a year, that day that your baby is finally released will be marked in your memory forever. Filled with happiness, tears, and even some anxiety, it almost doesn't seem real. I have two days that will stay with me always. Homecoming Day for Big C came … [Read more...]
Mammogram: What to Expect Your First Time
Mammogram Another bonus of getting older and turning the big 4-0 is having a mammogram. While some women may have one earlier than age 40, with no family history, my first mammogram was scheduled 2 weeks ago. I wasn't exactly dreading it, but I couldn't say I was looking forward to it either. Words like uncomfortable and squished came to mind. I wasn't really nervous, as … [Read more...]
Pprom at 19 weeks; Saniyah Faith’s story
Pprom When you are pregnant for the first time, you really don't know what to expect. Your body changes in ways you've never imagined, and everything feels different. Sometimes, it's hard to tell if those changes are normal, or if there is cause for concern. A complication that is a major concern is PPROM. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your … [Read more...]
Pink Eye Stinks: Signs and Treatment
Pink Eye In addition to the normal craziness around here, the twins were both diagnosed with Pink Eye 2 weeks ago. (On a side note, some websites spell it Pinkeye and not "Pink Eye," but that looked weird to me!) While it's super annoying and a lot of fun to treat, Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) is not usually serious. However, it is very, very contagious. Since this is the … [Read more...]
