We had so much fun celebrating Thea's birthday this past weekend. It was special for many reasons. The fact that our micro-preemie is alive and doing so well is just amazing. She is a real magical unicorn. There is no reason why she lived and Phoenix didn't; they could have both died. That is the … Continue reading Thea’s 2nd Birthday Party
This is currently one of my favorite pictures of myself. No, I'm not smiling but the outside isn't always what truly counts. In this picture it's the first time in a very long time that I feel like myself. I love being an average mom. I'm content drinking my favorite coffee, letting my kid run … Continue reading Depression during Pregnancy and Post Partum
As you all know, a few days after Christmas Nova decided all of her toys were "disgusting" and she told me she wanted to throw them in the trash. We compromised and, instead of throwing them away, put all but a few small toys in two very large black trash bags. They sat in the … Continue reading Simply Reflections
I've had some pretty terrible things said to me since losing Phoenix. I know people were not trying to be hurtful but believe me some of the things said with the best of intentions were some of the most painful. If you don't know what to say to a grieving friend then remember this: being … Continue reading Things Not to Say to a Twinless Twin Mom
Anyone else still basking in the joy that is Christmas time? I love this season and I love to enjoy it for as long as possible. That's why I like to put my tree up the day after thanksgiving and take it down some time after the New Year. I also love the family traditions … Continue reading Christ-centered Christmas
Grief. My long-time.... well, you are not quite a friend but you are also not my enemy. You are just here. For a long time we've been in a wrestling match. Fighting over who would have control of my mind, emotions, and perhaps even how I lived life for the rest of my time on … Continue reading Grief and Me
It seriously feels like we've been celebrating Halloween for over year. Oh, wait. That's because WE HAVE BEEN! Nova's obsession with Halloween began the moment Target put out their spooky Halloween signage, decor, and costumes last year. Here's looking at you, September 2016! She wore that Anna costume for a week straight. She even slept … Continue reading Nova’s 3rd Birthday Party
Happy Birthday, Super Nova! I am beyond thankful God allowed me to be your momma. You bring joy to everyone you meet. You have given me reasons to smile on my darkest days. You are my girl. I cannot believe you are 3! The last three years have flown by. Times speeds up 1,000x once … Continue reading Dear Nova
As a mom of micro preemie twins I know first hand how traumatizing it is to leave your babies at the hospital. It is unbelievably hard to leave your babies in the NICU. I couldn't stay in the Ronald McDonald house because we lived too close so once I was considered well enough to go … Continue reading All NICU Stays are Traumatizing
We truly thought Nova would be our one and only child. I had so much peace about it. I was so thankful and in love with our little redhead. Looking back I suffered from postpartum depression. We made a cross-country move from Kentucky to California six weeks after Nova was born. I have never handled … Continue reading Our First Double Surprise
