Every now and then I like to reflect or read back through the journal I started when the twins were born just to see how far they've come. The crazy thing about my journal is that it begins the day we went into the hospital, the day they were born. In no way does it capture the 7.5 months that lead up to that beautiful, yet scary day. Nor does it capture the emotional journey that was my pregnancy. As I mentioned back when I started this blog (check out the About Me page), I want to share … [Read more...]
Preparing for the NICU
Chances are that you may not really have a chance to prepare for the NICU. Most of the time, it's an unexpected issue or concern that causes your baby to be whisked away, however, some parents know going into delivery that a NICU stay is in their future. If you are one of those parents that know in advance for whatever reason that your baby or babies will be calling the NICU home for even a few days, here are a few things you can do to prepare. Preparing for Life in the NICU Visit the … [Read more...]
