Recovery When someone has surgery, there is always an expected time for recovery. They need to rest and let their body heal. When it's your child that has surgery, you want to help them during recovery, take away their pain, and get them back to their old self as soon as possible. However, there is someone else that also needs to recover. You! As a parent, it's hard … [Read more...]
Pediatric Surgery: How to Prepare Your Family
Pediatric Surgery When your child is hurt or has a medical problem, it is every parents worst nightmare. Pediatric surgery is not something anyone wants for their child, yet it is often necessary. This, unfortunately, is our reality right now. Little P goes in for pediatric surgery this Thursday, and I'm a nervous wreck. It will be his first pediatric surgery … [Read more...]
March 2018 Goals: Breathe through the Stress
March 2018 March 2018 is here, and I'm definitely ready for this new month. I want more sunshine, less crying, and less stress. I'm not completely sure the last one will happen. We have some major family events happening, and it's going to take a lot of focus and deep breaths to get through it. Well, at least for me. As I've mentioned before, I suffer from anxiety and … [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...]
Blessing in Prematurity: Xavier’s Journey
Blessing When you are experiencing a complicated pregnancy or a NICU stay, it is sometimes hard to see the good. It is a scary and emotional time, but sometimes a premature birth is actually a blessing. It may save a baby's life. I know that my premature birth saved my twins' lives. If I had not been in the hospital, or heard that slow heart rate, my boys may not have … [Read more...]
