November 2016 I, for one, am very happy to say hello to November 2016. More importantly, I was just ready for October to be over. It was a busy month, but I don't feel like I got much accomplished. I started it off in a funk, and ended it with a full on mommy meltdown. Luckily, I have a support system that helped me make it through. I'm not quite ready to share about it … [Read more...]
NICU Awareness Month and How to help a NICU family
NICU Awareness Month Did you know September is NICU Awareness Month? Even though September is coming to an end, I wanted to squeeze one last post in, since it's such an important topic to me. If you've read my blog before, you are probably familiar with what a NICU is. However, if it's your first time here, that's OK. I'm here to tell you all about the NICU … [Read more...]
School Days Ahead
School Days Summer school has ended for Mr. B, and with that ending, it brings us to the beginning of actual school days. I registered Mr. B last night, and I got the twins' preschool letter too. I'm going to have a first grader! And (potty training pending) 2 preschoolers! Yikes! How did this happen? Not only has this summer went by at lightening speed, but it seems … [Read more...]
Family Blessing, Hailey’s Story
Blessing While you wouldn't typically think of a NICU stay as a blessing, it certainly makes you appreciate everything. You are thankful for every minute and day that you get to spend with your precious baby. You celebrate every small step forward, and are so thankful for everyone that helps you get there. The family of today's Micro Preemie really understands the blessing … [Read more...]
May Goals and Goals Made
Goals Made It's May 1st! Time to share my May Goals. But first, I have something very important to say... THANK YOU!!!! Thank you to everyone who read or shared or commented on any/all of my March of Dimes and March for Babies posts. There were a ton. Thank you to everyone that donated on behalf of our team. Your generosity is inspiring. We raised over … [Read more...]