Mono/di Twins When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know there were so many different types of twin pregnancies, and that each kind carried its own risks. Carrying Mono/di twins automatically makes you a "high risk" pregnancy, and there are many things you should be aware of. So, what does Mono/di twins mean? It means that your … [Read more...]
TTTS Awareness in December
TTTS December is International TTTS Awareness month, with World TTTS Awareness Day falling on December 7th. Many buildings across the world will be lit with blue lights to honor those who have been effected by this syndrome. The symbol for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness is a light blue ribbon with a daisy in the middle. This year, in order to raise even more … [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...]
