The Hospital and NICU Whether it's one day or one hundred days, having your baby in the hospital is never easy. Every mom wants to give birth, and go home with a healthy baby a couple days later. Unfortunately, when you give birth to a preemie, this just doesn't happen. You really can't predict when your preemie will come home from the hospital. The doctors and nurses … [Read more...]
Golden Birthday
Golden Birthday I still can't believe they are 4-years-old. Today, is the twins' golden birthday. 4 years ago, May 4th was a Friday. I had just spent over a week in the hospital being constantly monitored. When Little P's heart decelerated and wouldn't come back up, it was time. I still remember the doctor asking me if I wanted to do everything I could to save my babies, … [Read more...]
On the edge of viability, Malik’s Story
Viability During my pregnancy, I was always told that even though I was having complications, there was really nothing that could be done until I reached viability, which was 24 weeks. When I reached viability, that was a huge milestone for me. I knew the doctors would try to save my babies if they were in trouble, and even though the odds of survival were low, they still … [Read more...]
Thursday Thankfuls
Thursday It's Thursday. We are only 2 days from the March for Babies. 2 Days! I'm excited, nervous, and hoping for good weather. Heck, I'll take anything but rain at this point. This week, I've been focusing a lot on what happened 4 years ago. I've had old pictures printed, we had a news interview, and I'm writing our speech for Saturday's event. It all brings back a flood … [Read more...]
Team with a Theme
Team Our family team for the March for Babies always has a theme. After walking as just a family of three the first year, I was so inspired by all the other family teams, I wanted to make one of our own to honor the twins and their fight. I noticed teams having matching colored t-shirts, clever names, and always an inspiring message. I wanted to incorporate all three of those … [Read more...]
