We had a NICU journey, my husband and babies and I. I never thought that would be a part of my life. I never thought I would have to leave my babies at a hospital while I went home. For years, I had dreamed of “coming home”. A coming home outfit for the baby, a coming home outfit for me, family all around celebrating the homecoming of the new little…
The third trimester with twins for me was short and uncomfortable. Let’s start with the uncomfortable part. I had a surprisingly small bump during my entire pregnancy, right up to delivery. With my long torso and strong ballerina ab muscles, I really carried in. But even though I didn’t look like I was growing two babies, I certainly felt like it. Standing, walking, standing up–all the basic, mundane tasks of life became very difficult.…
Did you know that more than 50% of women experience morning sickness during pregnancy? Yikes! If you’re experiencing it now, or have in the past, you know how draining and downright awful morning sickness can be. Combined with pregnancy cravings and food aversions, as well as the weight gain suggested for pregnant mamas, pregnancy nausea can be a difficult thing to navigate. I dealt with extreme morning sickness for the…
On April 21, I went in for what would be my last doctors appointment. Little did we realize that at the time! I was 0% dilated, hadn’t had any contractions for a week, and both babies performed perfectly on the non-stress test. We were good to go for another week, at least, so the doctor said. So when the contractions started that night, I stoically ignored them. Braxton-hicks, I told…