Trauma There are so many different situations that cause trauma. It can be something physical, it can be something emotional, or it can be a combination of both. No matter what kind, trauma should not be compared. As I've been healing, both physically and emotionally, from my car accident, I haven't been sticking to my own advice. I think about how much worse it could have … [Read more...]
A Family Story and Journey through a Premature Birth
Family Story When I first received the email from Nicole about her experience with premature birth, she called the journey their "family story." I really loved that description because it is absolutely true. While the actual pregnancy and delivery directly involve the mother, a premature birth, and the circumstances surrounding it, affect the entire family. Even … [Read more...]
Pediatric Surgery: How to Prepare Your Family
Pediatric Surgery When your child is hurt or has a medical problem, it is every parents worst nightmare. Pediatric surgery is not something anyone wants for their child, yet it is often necessary. This, unfortunately, is our reality right now. Little P goes in for pediatric surgery this Thursday, and I'm a nervous wreck. It will be his first pediatric surgery … [Read more...]
Numbers: Counting Towards Gratitude
Numbers This week has been busy and challenging, but again, I'm trying to focus on the good that happened. I've seen this on a few blogs before, so I wanted to try it myself. A way to count what I'm grateful for with numbers. It will be less confusing once I start. I promise! Let's get right to the numbers. What I'm Grateful for by the Numbers 5 days of … [Read more...]
Vacation Regression: It’s Real and It Sucks!
Vacation Regression What the heck is vacation regression? You know that struggle you've been having getting your kids back into a routine after winter break? The "I don't want to go to school" whines, the meltdowns and tantrums, the missed buses, and mishaps that happen when you go back to "real" life after the holidays? Well, if you don't, I'm going to tell you all about … [Read more...]