November 2018 Seriously? How is it November 2018. I feel as if all of October went by in a big blur. I thought I got a lot done, and I know we were busy. However, when I went back and looked at my goals, it did not look good. This past month actually looked like a big fail. But, that's life, right? You can plan as much as you want, and set expectations, but reality … [Read more...]
NICU Dads: An Advocate and Support System
NICU Dads While I often talk about the struggle we have as premature and NICU moms, there is another person who is a big part of this journey. NICU dads play such an important role that is sometimes overlooked. Even though it is not their body, watching the mother of your child go through pain, both physical and mental, is excruciating. Not being able to do anything to stop … [Read more...]
April 2018 Goals, with a March Update
April 2018 Goals Spring is here, and it's time for April 2018 goals. OK. So, Mother Nature did NOT get the memo in Wisconsin, since we have snow in the forecast this week. However, I'm not going to let this crazy weather get me down. We had a great IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting for the twins, got everyone registered for summer school, and signed Mr. B up for … [Read more...]
NICU During Holidays: Celebrating While They Fight
NICU During Holidays Being in the NICU is hard at any time, but it is especially hard to be in the NICU during holidays. Whether you are in the NICU with your babies, or you are somewhere else with other members of your family, it feels impossible to really celebrate. There is guilt from not being able to be with everyone you love, the fear of missing something important, … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Stories: Rad’s Journey
Micro Preemie Stories Every Monday, I share micro preemie stories for a number of different reasons. Not only do these journeys raise awareness for premature birth, but they provide hope and strength to other families going through a similar experience. When I was pregnant with my twins, I remember looking for micro preemie stories myself. I was so worried that my … [Read more...]
