Family Story When I first received the email from Nicole about her experience with premature birth, she called the journey their "family story." I really loved that description because it is absolutely true. While the actual pregnancy and delivery directly involve the mother, a premature birth, and the circumstances surrounding it, affect the entire family. Even … [Read more...]
Motherhood: This Part is the Hardest
Motherhood I've been thinking a lot about motherhood lately. I've been having a tough time, the boys are in a rough spot, and it's all been pretty emotional. I thought I hit the hardest part of motherhood many times before, but now I know I was wrong. When you think you've got it all figured out, motherhood surprises you. The other day, wanting to be a "good" mom and … [Read more...]
A Mother Always
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...]