One Decision When you look back at a situation, you can often think of one decision that made all the difference. Something that was a turning point, and changed the outcome forever. I often think of my pregnancy with the twins, and wonder if there was anything that I could have done differently that would have helped. But, I always remember the one decision that I'll never … [Read more...]
TTTS, SIUGR, and a Premature Birth
TTTS, SIUGR, and Premature Birth Since December is Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) Awareness Month, I wanted to bring you a special Micro Preemie story that is close to my heart. If you've been a long-time reader of my blog, then you know my twins suffered from TTTS, SIUGR, and an extremely premature birth. Today's micro preemie twins fought a similar battle, but … [Read more...]
Twice a Preemie Parent
Twice Going through a premature birth twice is something I can only imagine. My first pregnancy was full-term, and it was my second that resulted in my premature birth story. Today's Mom, Rachel, experienced a premature birth twice. While today's post focuses mainly on her first daughter, I am still in awe of her strength and courage to go through the journey twice. Of … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday with Quadruplets
Quadruplets Today, we meet micro preemie quadruplets for the first time. Having one baby in the hospital is very hard, so try to imagine having four fighting for their lives. Having to split your time seeing them, holding them, feeding them, and doing their cares are just some of the things a quadruplet parent has to do in the NICU. And that is the easy stuff. The … [Read more...]
Developmental Assessments
Since the twins were born so early, from 18 months until 3 years old, they attended a developmental assessment clinic called Stepping Stones. They wanted to look at their physical skills, like walking and climbing, as well as their fine motor skills and cognition. Today, I wanted to go back and share their first visit with you. About a year and a half ago... Of course … [Read more...]