Isolation is Hard. When you experience a premature birth, all you can think about is getting your baby healthy, and getting your baby home. Once you are finally through all the hurdles, both emotionally and physically, you have a whole other obstacle to prepare for: Isolation. A baby born early, especially extremely early like a micro preemie, often has a weakened … [Read more...]
Staying healthy during the holidays
Germ Factories Keeping healthy has been hard this fall. With my oldest in kindergarten this year, and the twins going to a childcare center for the first time (at the gym,) we've had a lot of runny noses, coughs, and snot. Lots and lots of snot. Ugh. Holiday Health Since Christmas will be here next week, I thought I'd share my best ideas for keeping healthy, as well as a few … [Read more...]