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...]
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...]
Mommy and Me Day
With my oldest done with preschool, I've been trying to find activities to keep us busy and not get the dreaded, "I'm bored." I also still have our nanny/babysitter for two days a week, and I want to keep her coming back, so I decided to take my oldest on a "Mommy and Me" day. I checked the movie listings, since they have $5 movies on Tuesdays here, but there was NOTHING. … [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...]
NICU Anniversary and cleaning house
NICU Anniversary A NICU anniversary is something special to preemie moms. It may bring up some mixed feelings, but it definitely brings relief and happiness too. This Thursday and Saturday, August 1st and 3rd respectively, will be my boys "NICUversary." It's their one year NICU anniversary or the anniversary to the dates that my boys came home from the hospital. … [Read more...]
