Recovery When someone has surgery, there is always an expected time for recovery. They need to rest and let their body heal. When it's your child that has surgery, you want to help them during recovery, take away their pain, and get them back to their old self as soon as possible. However, there is someone else that also needs to recover. You! As a parent, it's hard … [Read more...]
Motherly Instincts: Lilly’s Story
Motherly Instincts When I was first pregnant, I didn't know if I would be a good mom. What I didn't realize was that my motherly instincts would kick in long before I actually gave birth. Even before you see your child, you are willing to do anything for them. Pregnant women change their diets, find the best care, and plan everything around the baby that's … [Read more...]
Primary Care Nurse: Trust in the NICU
Primary Care Nurse Another term I had never heard used before my twins were in the NICU was Primary Care Nurse. Sure the term sounds self-explanatory, but I had no idea there would be one (or in our case 2) for my babies. Those first few days of the NICU were a bit of a blur. The day I gave birth, I was full of mixed emotions. Joy that my babies were both alive and fear … [Read more...]
Constant Monitoring during Pregnancy: Fighting IUGR
Constant Monitoring During Pregnancy During an uncomplicated pregnancy, while you visit the doctor often, and you may have a few ultrasounds, the remainder of the time you live a normal life. With high risks and/or complications, constant monitoring during pregnancy can be a life-saver. For me, constant monitoring during pregnancy was the thing that saved my twins' lives. … [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...]
