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TTTS Tuesday – Benjamin and JD’s story

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Today Shasta tells about her TTTS experience with her twin sons Benjamin and JD.  Her story makes me laugh a little because we also had two kids and decided to have another baby and were surprised to find out we had #3 and #4 in there! Thankfully Shasta has double survivors, but that does not […]

No Antidote

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November 8th.  One year ago today I was anxiously awaiting my weekly appointment to see Dr. Browne.  I was just over 26 weeks pregnant with the girls, and the week before had not been a good appointment. I reflected on what the doctor had told us at the last appointment.  Kathryn was getting worse each […]

We All Have a Voice

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Tomorrow is Election Day. This is not a political blog, outside of my Advocacy for preemies, for earlier and more frequent ultrasounds for those pregnant with multiples, and for pretty much anything that will help a pregnant mother and babies.  However, I do feel it is important to write about Election Day. I consider our […]

For Love of Kathryn… my Philanthropy

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Good morning everyone! This lovely Friday morning I am guest blogging over at the blog Another Jennifer.  Jennifer hosts a series called “Philanthropy Friday” in which she features different acts of service and people who are involved in philanthropies.  I wrote a post about the things that I am doing to honor Kathryn and bring […]

Happy Halloween! I've got a very Scary Announcement!

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You might notice a common theme with this year’s costumes?? And now, for my big announcement! NaNoWriMo – I’m participating!  Na No HUH?  I’m very excited to announce that I’m finally following my dreams and I am going to WRITE A BOOK! Yep!  I’m participating in the National Novel Writing Month – in one month […]

Happy Halloween! I’ve got a very Scary Announcement!

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You might notice a common theme with this year’s costumes?? And now, for my big announcement! NaNoWriMo – I’m participating!  Na No HUH?  I’m very excited to announce that I’m finally following my dreams and I am going to WRITE A BOOK! Yep!  I’m participating in the National Novel Writing Month – in one month […]

TTTS Tuesday – Brady and Brenden

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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy!   Today we share my friend Brandi’s story.  Her sons Brady and Brenden are thankfully both with us, but it was a difficult journey none the less!  She also had an anterior placenta and had the surgery.  (For those of you […]

When Bad Things Happen To Good People… A Post for Marcus

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Now I know there are some people that probably think I’m bat bleep crazy for posting about a football player, but y’all, I live in South Carolina, and the one thing that binds us all (well, many of us!) together and drives us all apart down here is our love for college football!  I am […]

PREEMIE Reauthorization Act (S. 1440/H.R. 2679)

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PLEASE TAKE THIS EASY, EASY STEP!     March of Dimes Prevention  activities We advocate for prevention and wellness initiatives. Preventing prematurity is our current national campaign. Areas of focus also include newborn screening and immunizations.  I am copying and pasting this information directly from the March of Dimes Advocacy website.  I do not claim […]