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...]
Isolation: How to make it thru this Season
Isolation is Hard. When you experience a premature birth, all you can think about is getting your baby healthy, and getting your baby home. Once you are finally through all the hurdles, both emotionally and physically, you have a whole other obstacle to prepare for: Isolation. A baby born early, especially extremely early like a micro preemie, often has a weakened … [Read more...]
Unmotivated Days
Unmotivated Unmotivated was the one word that stuck in my head this morning. I'm tired, cranky, and just don't want to do anything. Yesterday, I went to Boot Camp and a dance class. What happened between going to bed and waking up? I'm not sure. All last week, the weather was terrible, and I was stressed out, but I still managed to workout everyday and feel pretty good. … [Read more...]
Thirty before Forty Update
Thirty Things Since I'm turning the big 4 - 0 this year, I've made a list of thirty things I'd like to do before my birthday. When I named the list 30 things to do before the end of my thirties, there was some confusion and many people thought I was only turning thirty this year. While I would love, love, love that to be true, it is NOT. I will be thirty plus ten. So, I … [Read more...]
Staying healthy during the holidays
Germ Factories Keeping healthy has been hard this fall. With my oldest in kindergarten this year, and the twins going to a childcare center for the first time (at the gym,) we've had a lot of runny noses, coughs, and snot. Lots and lots of snot. Ugh. Holiday Health Since Christmas will be here next week, I thought I'd share my best ideas for keeping healthy, as well as a few … [Read more...]