Healthy Eating I've been on a wellness journey for about 3 years now. It's not always easy, and food is always the most challenging aspect for me. Recently, I've had a setback when it comes to healthy eating. I wish I could say it stemmed from a certain incident, like my car accident, but in reality, it had been happening gradually for a while. While my accident, and the … [Read more...]
Going to Term after a Preemie: Violet’s Story
Going to Term Is it possible to have a full term baby after giving birth to a preemie? Many women ask this question often, and the answer is not always clear. Each pregnancy is different, and reasons for a premature birth are different too. Some conditions happen only once, while others are a risk for every pregnancy. For example, the reason I had my twins early, would not … [Read more...]
Placing Blame: A Preemie Mom’s Struggle
Blame When your baby is born premature, it's easy to blame yourself. After all, it is your body where that baby was supposed to keep growing. I couldn't understand why my twins had developed TTTS/SIUGR and why my placenta wasn't enough to feed them both. I tried to do everything right during my pregnancy, yet it turned out that being outside of my body was better for … [Read more...]
Constant Monitoring during Pregnancy: Fighting IUGR
Constant Monitoring During Pregnancy During an uncomplicated pregnancy, while you visit the doctor often, and you may have a few ultrasounds, the remainder of the time you live a normal life. With high risks and/or complications, constant monitoring during pregnancy can be a life-saver. For me, constant monitoring during pregnancy was the thing that saved my twins' lives. … [Read more...]
An Older Preemie: Lindsey’s Story
Older Preemie As a mother, it's normal to wonder what your kids will be like as they grow-up and think about their future. When they are born extremely premature, it adds another layer of worry. I constantly look for stories about an older preemie to give myself reassurance that everything will be OK for them. Obviously, no child's future is guaranteed, premature or not. … [Read more...]
