TTTS Signs and Symptoms Finding out that you're pregnant with twins can be overwhelming. It's hard to know what to expect or even what questions to ask your doctor. The two most important things you can do are ask if your twins share a placenta and what TTTS signs. While Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome is rare, it's always important to be educated. Asking about TTTS … [Read more...]
TTTS Awareness Month: Landon and Luke’s Story
TTTS Awareness Month December is a very special time of year in our house. Of course, the holidays are coming up, but in our family the month means something else. December is TTTS Awareness Month. Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome caused the premature birth of my twins. TTTS, according to the TTTS Foundation, is: "...a disease of the placenta (or afterbirth) … [Read more...]
TTTS Awareness on World TTTS Day 2016
TTTS Awareness December 7th is World TTTS Awareness Day. A number of prominent landmarks will be lit in blue to symbolize the fight against this terrible syndrome. I'm going to share a few facts with you about Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, and I'm also going to share why this is such an important cause to me. I hope that once you finish reading this post that … [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...]
Easter and Auctions
Easter and Auctions Did you enjoy your Easter weekend? I had a whole post planned about our Easter activities, and then I looked at the calendar. How is it already the end of March?! That means auctions! I have a big event coming up TOMORROW, and I'm so worried about it that I had to write about it. I really, really want it to be a success because it is for a cause close to … [Read more...]