Ambassador Family As you may know from reading some of my past posts, I'm very passionate about fundraising for causes close to my heart. I'm so honored that we were chosen to be the Ambassador Family for the March of Dimes because they support those causes, one of which is premature birth. If you haven't been a long-time reader, our identical twins were born at just 25 … [Read more...]
A look Back – 70 Days in the NICU
It's been a rough week. The twins have been going through a little bit of a rebellious phase, or as my husband says, "They are three." I've just been feeling like a rotten mommy because when the kids aren't behaving, who else is there to blame? Last night, I was having a discussion with some friends about my complicated pregnancy, and was reminded just how far we've come. … [Read more...]
Our 3rd NICUversary
What is a NICUversary? Even though August has come to an end, it will always be a special month for us. August 1st and 3rd are particularly special because they are the dates of my boys 3rd "NICUversary." What is that crazy made up word you ask? Well, it's the anniversary to the dates that my boys came home from the hospital. A Long Journey My twins were born at … [Read more...]
I’m officially a #30DayWriter
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 Mondays with Evangeline and Noelle
Today's Micro Preemie Monday is a story that hits close to home for me. You will meet Micro Preemie Twins who were born almost the same gestation as my boys. In addition to being Preemies, they also are survivors of TTTS and SIUGR. Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction are both very serious conditions of the placenta where one twin … [Read more...]
