Twin Boys When I hear twin boys and preemies, my heart always beats a little faster. As most of you know, my own twin boys were born at 25 weeks, 5 days. It was a long, scary journey, but I know I am not alone. Today's Micro Preemie Monday is proof. You will meet another set of twin boys that were born even earlier than mine. Though their journey is all their own, I … [Read more...]
Hitting Milestones
Thank you Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Kim's story. If you missed either post, you can read them HERE and HERE. I know that it's difficult to read about loss, especially that of a baby, but it's also very important to share stories like this. You never know what another person is going through, and if reading a similar situation may help them, I'm so happy … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday with Daniel and Anna
Today, I'd like to introduce you to another set of twins. They are Fraternal twins (two sacs and two placentas,) and entered the World very early. Please meet Daniel and Anna, as described by mother Demetra. … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Mondays with Evangeline and Noelle
Today's Micro Preemie Monday is a story that hits close to home for me. You will meet Micro Preemie Twins who were born almost the same gestation as my boys. In addition to being Preemies, they also are survivors of TTTS and SIUGR. Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction are both very serious conditions of the placenta where one twin … [Read more...]
Kindergarten and Early Birthday
Since tomorrow will be my first Money-saving Monday, I wanted to write a little about the past few days, and about tomorrow. Friday was Kindergarten Orientation for my oldest. Wow. I still can't believe he is going to be in Kindergarten this fall. Plus, it's ALL day. I still remember riding on the little bus, and just going for the morning. Now, they ride with all the … [Read more...]