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The Beginning
My Journey with Triplet Preterm Birth The doctor checked my cervical dilation and stated that the medication was working. It was nice to hear, but I wasn’t feeling right. A few minutes passed, and I continued to feel worse. I told the nurse that I thought something was wrong. The nurse checked me, and I…
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The Beginning of a Four Month Stay in the NICU
I didn’t get to see my babies immediately after they were delivered. Later that day, I was finally allowed to make my way to the NICU. I had never been in a NICU before. I had been blessed with two healthy births prior to this day. Nothing could have prepared me for what I was…
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Week Two in the NICU
As my babies approached their second week in the NICU, I held onto fragile hope. They had made it through those first critical days which was a testament to modern medicine’s miracles and the extraordinary skill of their nurses and doctors. The medical team was always honest with me, never offering false promises, yet they…
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18 Years Later the NICU Guilt Remains
When you’re the mother of a preemie, guilt becomes your constant companion, a weight that settles in your chest and refuses to leave. Why wasn’t I capable of carrying my babies to term? The question loops endlessly in your mind. You start imagining that everyone around you is wondering the same thing, silently judging, trying…
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Will my preemie catch up developmentally?
Here’s what I wish someone had told me when I first heard those words: “developmentally delayed.” I’d already raised two children who hit every milestone like clockwork. Then came my preemies, and suddenly I was sitting in meetings where professionals used terms I didn’t understand, watching my boys get placed in specialized classrooms, wondering if…
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Why the Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer is Essential in My Special Needs Classroom
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Easy Language-Building Strategies Busy Parents Can Do Anywhere
Self-Talk and Parallel-Talk As parents, we’re constantly looking for ways to support our children’s development, but sometimes the most effective strategies are hiding in plain sight. If you have a child who is just beginning to communicate or struggling with language development, you might be wondering how you can help without adding another task to…
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Navigating a Pre-K Program for Children with Disabilities
**Affiliate disclosure**As both a teacher and a parent in the disability community, I share products that have made a real difference. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. This helps me continue creating free content for families. Starting…