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Healing Touch: Aiden’s Story

February 4, 2019 By Shann 5 Comments

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Healing Touch As any preemie or NICU parent can tell you, touch is such an important part of their journey to healing. That connection is something that even medicine can't take the place of. When my twins were in the NICU, I wasn't allowed to hold them for the first week. They were very fragile, and couldn't handle very much stimulation. The trauma of the delivery alone … [Read more...]

Holding Your Baby: Aiden’s Story

April 16, 2018 By Shann Leave a Comment

Holding Your Baby When I was pregnant with my first son, I remember reading how important holding your baby was right after birth. It is the time you get to bond with that human that has been growing inside you. You can look into each other's eyes for the first time, touch skin to skin, and connect. It didn't work exactly like that for me. My son had his umbilical cord … [Read more...]

Motherly Instincts: Lilly’s Story

April 2, 2018 By Shann Leave a Comment

Motherly Instincts When I was first pregnant, I didn't know if I would be a good mom. What I didn't realize was that my motherly instincts would kick in long before I actually gave birth. Even before you see your child, you are willing to do anything for them. Pregnant women change their diets, find the best care, and plan everything around the baby that's … [Read more...]

Fight TTTS; Dakota and Scarlett’s Story

February 13, 2017 By Shann 9 Comments

TTTS is a very serious disease that affects twins and higher multiple births. Learn about this deadly disease, what you can do, and how you can fight TTTS.

Fight TTTS If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know that my boys had to fight TTTS, and it is the reason that they were born extremely premature. While they say it is rare, TTTS seems all too common to me, and I know too many people who have been affected by it. Today, you will meet just one of those families. Please meet Dakota and Scarlett. 1.Tell us about … [Read more...]

Beautiful Big Sister: Natasha’s Story

June 6, 2016 By Shann 8 Comments

Big Sister Natasha Angel Marie

Big Sister Today, we meet Natasha, who is a big sister to Dominic. We met heart warrior Dominic last week, but if you missed his story, please click HERE. When I first heard from Anastasia about sharing her story, I didn't realize she had two premature birth experiences. It is so inspiring to me how she had the strength to go through both experiences, as well as the NICU … [Read more...]

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Shann Hi! I'm a mom, writer, and dancer. I love sharing my parenting experiences, my healthy living tips, my money saving ideas, and our travel plans. My passion to help other women inspired this blog. I hope you'll stay a while and come back often.

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