Twin Mom Support Both during and after my twin pregnancy, I was lucky enough to find a great support system online. I found a great group of twin moms that had been through or were going through TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.) One of those moms that I met was Amanda. Not only have I gotten to talk to Amanda and her husband, Andy, in our Facebook group, but I got … [Read more...]
The Year to Celebrate Everything
Reason to Celebrate If you read my Sunday Sneak Peek last week, then you'll know I had no idea what I was going to post today. It's been another long, stressful week, so I wanted to share something that was both hopeful, yet truthful. I wrote this a little while back, and it was published on Mamalode. I wanted to share it with you today, while I am volunteering for the … [Read more...]
My Twins A and B: A Complicated Pregnancy
Twins A and B My twins were known as twins A and B for many weeks after their birth. We were not prepared with names. We were not prepared for the journey that followed, or really anything. They came extremely early. 25 weeks, 5 days to be exact. Before Micro Preemie Monday, I'd like to share my pregnancy story with you. I know many of you have probably read it, but … [Read more...]
The TTTS Foundation: Fundraising Focus
TTTS Foundation On my first Fundraising Focus, I'd like to talk about an organization that is very close to my heart, The Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation (The TTTS Foundation.) What is TTTS? Like many people, I had never heard of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome until I was pregnant with Identical twins. TTTS is a disease of the placenta, which … [Read more...]