Many of you have asked how our fundraiser/benefit concert for Mount Sinai Hospital's Perinatal Parents Association went last weekend. We want to give a BIG thank you to everyone who came out and supported our cause and to those who supported us from afar. It truly means a lot to us to be able to "give back" to Mount Sinai after having a preemie in the NICU. We are so thankful … [Read more...]
Supporting Parents with Babies in the #NICU ~ #Preemie Awareness Month
This Saturday (tonight!), local band, Rural Roots will be performing at our fundraiser for Mount Sinai's Preninatal Parents' Association. Honestly, without Mount Sinai Hospital, Little One would not be here today. Without our "second family", the NICU parents and staff, I would not have survived life those first 72 days of Little One's life in the hospital.Since November is … [Read more...]
Prematurity Awareness Month – What it’s Really Like to Have a Preemie
Imagine what is supposed to be the most exciting time of your life turning into a time of uncertainty and constant worry...and even the scariest time of your life. That's what having a preemie is like. Spending each day not knowing if your baby will survive is a reality for many parents of preemies. Little One was born at 28 weeks and was 980 g at birth. That's just over 2 … [Read more...]
November is Prematurity Awareness Month
It has only been recently (as in the past year or two) that I have met many other preemie mamas and I always find it surprising to discover just how many moms have had similar experiences with having a preemie and having to spend days, weeks, and months in the NICU. This guest post was written by fellow preemie mama, Liz from Frugal Mom Eh!November is international … [Read more...]
November is #Preemie Awareness Month – A Manitoulin Concert for @mountsinai’s Perinatal Parent Association #NICU
Most of you already know that November is always a hard time for me. November is Preemie Awareness Month and it's also the month that Little One cannon-balled her way into existence. Every November, I get really weepy just thinking of what we went through and how some days I thought we would never leave the NICU with our baby. There were days when I was nervous going to the … [Read more...]
Thoughtful Thursday – This Time Four Years Ago
While tweeting with my friend, @inkscrblr, I was reminded that this time four years ago, I was put on complete hospital bed rest. Just thinking of what was going on four years ago brought tears to my eyes. To be honest, sometimes those memories are so far behind, locked in the deep recesses of my mind. Just a memory. The fears and emotions were definitely real, but the end … [Read more...]
So Many Reasons Why I Love @TELUS! #SCCTO
I've been a TELUS client since 2000. Wow! That's twelve years! Twelve! I have never switched over to any other provider because TELUS has been good to me. Really good. When I left Japan after teaching there for two years, I was addicted to my cell phone. Of course, returning to Canada, I was shocked at how much more advanced technology was in Asia. My cell phone in Japan … [Read more...]
Women of a Certain Age
The past few days, weeks, and months have been filled with excitement at the news of many (yes, many!) friends who are expecting babies in the upcoming months and early next year. I am SO thrilled for all my friends and cannot wait to go shopping for baby presents! With this, of course comes the burning questions of "So, when are you guys having number two?" and "Are you guys … [Read more...]
Time Keeps on Slipping
It's hard to believe that this time three years ago, I was sent to Toronto by air ambulance and was placed on strict hospital bed rest. I didn't realize that I'd be spending the next weeks/months practically living in the NICU with my baby.That was when I really started blogging. After all, there wasn't much I was able to do while confined to the bed and on my back.I blogged … [Read more...]
Fears About Having Baby Number Two
When you're a newly married couple, people always ask, "When are you going to start a family?"When you have your first child, people always seem to ask, "When are you going to have Baby #2?"I can't help but feel a little bit of anxiety when people ask these rather innocent questions. Though I do wish for a younger sibling for Little One, I can't help but be scared.READ MORE … [Read more...]
Happiness is…
As we approached High Park, my heart began to race with excitement and anticipation. In the distance, I could see the big bouncy castles and hear the children's laughter. The park was filled with families and their NICU graduates. I wasn't sure what to expect with this being the first Mount Sinai Hospital NICU Graduates Picnic we were able to attend.I felt overwhelmed with … [Read more...]
Fear
Something I have been suppressing is that I have a terrible fear of getting pregnant again after my 28 weeker's long stay in the NICU. I haven't really spoken about it to anyone other than my best friend and my husband. Now that Little One is a toddler, everyone has been harrassing asking me when #2 will be here. I get the "Little One needs a sibling" or "You're getting too … [Read more...]
The Story
I mentioned that last week's episode of Grey's Anatomy made me bawl my eyes out. The memories of tiny less than 2 lb preemies in the NICU came rushing back. For the past few months (okay, maybe the past year or so), I've been preoccupied with my busy-won't-leave-anything-alone-always-into-everything toddler that I sometimes forget just how precious she is. Not that I ever take … [Read more...]
Tonight I Bawled My Eyes Out
I don't get a chance to watch too much TV, but one of my must-see shows is Grey's Anatomy.Tonight, I wasn't sure if I was watching Grey's or Glee with all the singing going on. Some may not like the surgeons and ER doctors breaking out in song, but I have to say that I kind of liked it. It's not like they're going to do this every episode. It was well done and the storyline … [Read more...]
My Husband Remembers Everything
When it comes to dates and special occasions, my husband remembers everything. He'll remind me of the anniversary of the first day we met or our first date...right down to the years, months, weeks, and days. He even remembers the exact date we found out we were expecting! I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't even remember some of these special dates on the calendar.This … [Read more...]