Life With Twins: How Fast Can You Change a Diaper?

On May 22, 2012, in Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

Getting through life in the NICU and being home with two newborn preemies seems like ages ago. Now, we have successfully moved out of the formula feeding, bottle washing, sleeping most of the day and playing stationary on the floor phase and moved into the moving nonstop, sippy cup spilling and food tossing stage. Oh yea, did I mention the putting everything in your mouth stage?

How to get a Night’s Sleep with Brain Problems by Maria McCutchen

On May 22, 2012, in Guest Writers, Maria McCutchen, by Maria McCutchen

Sleep is precious to me, today. Because I typically only get 3-5 hours a night, and some nights, less, I will feel like I hit the jackpot when I get 5 or more hours! It seems so long ago since I’ve slept through the night – and I don’t mean the kind of “sleep” like I get now, where I wake-up a lot, and will have to fight to get back to sleep. I mean, sleep as in – sleep peacefully without waking up in the middle of the night, uncomfortable, in pain, and having odd neurological symptoms. I don’t even remember those days, to be quite honest. I forget what sleeping peacefully through the night was like.

Could Your Story be a Memoir? by Author Maria McCutchen

On April 30, 2012, in Guest Writers, Maria McCutchen, by Editor

It seems like we all have a story to tell. Most of us have something that has happened in our life that is worthy of sharing with others – something that others can learn from or relate to. It can be a story of family issues, work related issues, or as in my case, a medical related story.

Mothering With a Chronic Medical Condition by Maria McCutchen

On April 18, 2012, in Maria McCutchen, by Editor

Everything was just as it should be – I was living the life I’d always dreamt I would. Then, one day, that dream turned into a nightmare. I became ill, and being a mother was harder than I could have ever imagined.

Premature Twins – How We Survived 52 Days in the NICU

On April 9, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

People are always asking me how we coped with having two babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for almost three months. Even a year later the question still comes up. The reality is, that we knew we didn’t have a choice.

My Defining Moments of Motherhood

On March 30, 2012, in Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

After discovering that I don’t in fact need a manual to take care of my twin girls, my enthusiasm has lead me to discover what being a parent is really all about. In an attempt to help me define my new role in life, curiosity provoked me to look up the definition of the word mother in the dictionary.

Berry Pomeroy – A Tudor Connection with Devon in the England of 1614

On March 25, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

In the early seventies I remember visiting Berry Pomeroy Castle with the family. In those days there were no restrictions and walls which had tumbled remained in place just how they fell.

My So-Called Wisdom – Learning the Important and Not So Important Things About Life

On March 22, 2012, in Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

As a new mother I am always thinking about what I want to teach my girls as they go through life. Of course I want them to eat their veggies, always be polite, be kind and giving to others and to always behave themselves when out in public. I am pretty sure that is every parents goal, or at least I am hopeful. What I am talking about is all of the “other stuff”.

Springing Ahead and Making New Memories

On March 16, 2012, in Reagan Wilda, by Reagan Wilda

On one of the warmest days so far this year, I was getting into my car and the smell of spring sent chills down my spine. Immediately, I flashed back to spring of last year when I would get into my car every morning to take the hour drive to the NICU to spend the day with my girls.

There Is Hope For Dealing With Your Loved One’s Medical Ordeal by Maria McCutchen

On March 13, 2012, in Maria McCutchen, by Editor

What is it that you are going through that you feel like there is no end? What is it that has you questioning, “Why must I endure this?” Whatever it is, there is hope. There is hope for dealing with your medical ordeal. There is hope for dealing with your loved one’s medical ordeal.