I did it! I completed the challenge as of today. 30 posts in 30 days! Honestly, I had been posting every day for a little while before the challenge started, but this made it official. It also made me feel like a part of something and really held me accountable. There were a few days I was really exhausted, and didn't even want to turn on my computer, but I pushed … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday and Pierce
Thank you for joining us again today for Micro Preemie Monday. I've shared so many wonderful families with you so far, that I'd like to update you all on how everyone is doing. I will be doing one more new post next Monday, then the week after will be the recap. So, if you've been featured, please send me an update. If you have not been featured yet, don't worry, I will get … [Read more...]
Done and Done
Stick a fork in me...I'm done. I'm so tired and burnt out from the day, I can barely type. Good thing I don't have to look at my fingers, since my eyes are closing way too long at each blink. So, before I fall asleep at the computer (or before my computer overheats and shuts down AGAIN!) I'll give you a little taste of our day. It started early, and with an extra body … [Read more...]
November 17th and Prematurity
Even though I've got tons to say about the last 10 days of working, tomorrow is too important not to write about. November 17th is Prematurity Awareness Day. Before I gave birth to the twins, I didn't really know anything about babies that were born early. My first was born 2 weeks early, and spent 1 night in the NICU, but it didn't prepare me for the twins. Actually, by … [Read more...]
Swinging around and pushing through
Last week we went to a new playground (well, new to us) called Imagination Station. We were supposed to meet a bunch of friends on Wednesday, but, of course, it rained. Since the kids, well my 4 year old, were so disappointed, I enlisted Grandma and Grandpa to help me take them on Thursday. This playground, located in Oconomowoc, was amazing! It was all enclosed, … [Read more...]