Regardless of whether or not you have children or have friends or family who have children, you will undoubtedly be familiar with or have heard of the Hospital for Sick Children (also known as SickKids). Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with TELUS as part of their #TELUS_partner program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my … [Read more...]
10 Things NICU Parents Go Through That Will Make You Cry #NoBabyUnhugged
I can tell you from experience that there are many things NICU parents go through that will make you cry. September is NICU Awareness Month and in an effort to support other NICU families, I hoped to share my story with you and offer a NICU Care Package that I’ve personally curated with Huggies to help make a family’s time in the NICU a little bit easier. As a mom of … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day: No Baby Unhugged
No Baby Unhugged. November 17th is World Prematurity Day, a day intended to raise awareness of the high rates of premature births worldwide. When babies arrive early they’re sensitive, vulnerable and in need of care around the clock. And while medicine and machines are an important part of their treatment, hospitals are now discovering human touch and hugs are also a … [Read more...]
Time Flies! Our Little Preemie is EIGHT Years Old!
I never fully understood what people meant when they told me "Enjoy them while they're young", "They're only little once", and "Time flies!" Then I had a child and all of a sudden, I knew what others meant, and boy, were they right. Time flies! It's hard to believe that this time eight years ago, I was on strict hospital bed rest at Mount Sinai Hospital. It all seems like … [Read more...]
Support Princess Margaret & Help Support Cancer Research. #SupportPrincessMargaret Twitter & Periscope Party
Like many other families, ours is no stranger to cancer. We've lost loved ones to cancer (prostate, ovarian, etc). We've also supported loved ones through cancer and are happy to say that they are cancer-free. We've dealt with our own health issues and because cancer hits so close to home for us and countless others, we wholly support the Princess Margaret Cancer … [Read more...]
November 17th is World Prematurity Awareness Day
Each year around this time of the month, I become very sensitive and reflective. Every day (and not just on World Prematurity Awareness Day) I count my blessings knowing that we have a very happy and for the most part, healthy child. This was not always the reality though. Little One was born on November 11th, 2008. She was supposed to be due in February of 2009. She … [Read more...]
Would You Take it All Off?
Would you take it all off for a good cause? Not your clothes, silly! Your hair! Today is World Cancer Day and to show my support, I decided to take it all off. I shaved my head. By shaving my head on February 4, 2015 – World Cancer Day, I’m demonstrating my support and solidarity for the thousands of cancer patients who undergo treatment each year. And, I’m raising … [Read more...]
Guess How Much I Love You!
When Little One was first born, I spent entire days (well into the evenings) in the NICU at Mount Sinai Hospital. I'm not going to lie. Having a preemie in the NICU was a roller coaster of emotions and spending long days and nights by her side, it was physically and emotionally draining. To get a bit of a break, I'd find myself wandering down to the main floor and getting a … [Read more...]
November 17th ~ World Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day is November 17th! Every November it hits me. Though the years have flown by and Little One is relatively healthy, this time of the year always brings back a flood of memories. There was a time when life was pretty scary for us. I honestly don't know how we survived those early days to Little One's rough start in life. Though I have tried to … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Island Family Holiday Package valued at more than $1700! Silent Auction #WilliamsSyndrome
Some may not see the value in social media, but for me, social media is about being "social". Connections and relationships built are so valuable. That's what Twitter is for me. Last night, @mommydoCA tweeted me and thus began our correspondence about supporting a cause I had no prior knowledge about. Williams Syndrome. Have you heard of it? @mommydoCA is holding a … [Read more...]
Parents of Preemies Day
All children are blessings, but when you're a parent of a preemie, you really appreciate life and your kids because of the incredible journey to have them. Many parents are proud of their children's milestones. I remember just being proud that Little One survived. I was proud that she struggled so hard to live. Here she is, five years later. She is a happy, funny, … [Read more...]
Our TTC Journey #ohip4ivf #onpoli
This post has been in the making for a few months years now. It's something I never talk about publicly because I suppose putting it out there would be an admission of its truth. This is probably the single most difficult post I will ever write. It's about our TTC journey. I may be vocal and funny online, but when it comes to certain things (like TTC/Trying to … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day #preemie #NICU
It's hard to believe that five years have flown by so quickly. Every November is bitter sweet for me. November signals not only Remembrance Day and the day Little One was born, but also World Prematurity Day. I remember being flown by air ambulance from Manitoulin Island to Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital. The whole experience was dizzying and disorienting. Then came the … [Read more...]
Bringing Home Baby ~ Pampers Twitter Party #ILoveSwaddlers
Every parent can relate when it comes to bringing baby home for the first time. There's the first time putting baby in the car seat, first car ride, sitting in the back seat with them, going home for the first time, and first sleep at home!I think it's pretty universal that as first time parents, many of us have the same feelings of excitement as well as apprehension bringing … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks
Never in a million years would I have ever imagined what it would feel like to be on the receiving end of the kind of love and support we received over a week ago. When I think about the tremendous outpour of concern and well wishes, I get so overwhelmed and end up crying.Giving ThanksWhat I originally thought would be a quick in and out visit at the hospital for an … [Read more...]