A Mother Becoming a mother is something a lot of women dream about. We dream about holding our baby, comforting them, and taking care of their every need. When your baby is born premature, your dreams may look and feel a lot different from what you expected. It's hard to feel like you are a mother when someone else is caring for your baby, even if it is a nurse or doctor … [Read more...]
Home with your Preemie
As you know, my twin boys spent 91 and 93 days in the NICU. It was a long journey, but we were all very excited to be home as a family together. Especially their big brother! He only had seen them through a window until they got home. Even though we had three months to prepare for the boys coming home, I didn't feel prepared at all. They were still fairly … [Read more...]
A day in the NICU
NICU stay As a mother of twin micro preemies, we spent a lot of time in the hospital. My big guy, Big C, stayed for 91 days. My little guy, Little P, stayed for 93 days. No matter how long or short your journey, it is an experience that changes you. I'd like to tell you a little bit about our time spent in the NICU. Before I start my post, I'd like to add a disclaimer. … [Read more...]