Featured In: our micropreemie journey, parenting
I post the whimsical mostly, and love sharing that part of life… But life is life, and hers / ours is like anyone’s — not always rosy.
Featured In: mindset
It really doesn’t seem like very long ago that I lived in this mobile home with my Mom. That’s me in the pink coat. I lived in the front bedroom on the right. It was maybe 7×7? My twin bed touched both ends of the wall.
Featured In: family, healthy(ish)
In May 2013, I purchased a new bed after sleeping on memory foam for 3 years and having 3 miscarriages. We also purchased a Berkey water filter (after learning about toxins in drinking water). And we tried essential oils from Young Living. Did we have the money for all of that? At the time we had a roommate to help […]
Featured In: travel
Last minute trip. One way tickets. Fly rods and bear spray. Our first family adventure in a state we’ll definitely want to see again!
Featured In: healthy(ish)
You’ve heard about Erin Brockovich, right? She uncovered that Pacific Gas & Electric had been leaking toxic Chromium 6 into the ground water of a California town. In 1996 the utility giant was forced to pay out $333 million in damages.
Featured In: healthy(ish)
People who eat just 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day lower their risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. And a higher consumption of green leafy vegetables has shown to significantly decrease the risk of breast cancer and skin cancer!
Featured In: business tips
Many people ask me what they should get for their home business in terms of “professional” lighting, tripod and stand when using your iPhone to shoot recordings and live calls. Below are some of the things I use every week!
Featured In: healthy(ish), our micropreemie journey
This is the short version of our journey in the NICU, along with a compilation of tips and product info that proved helpful to us along the way. For parents like us who didn’t know what to expect, I hope this is helpful and encouraging!
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
Mom and Dad said I could give the update tonight. I have 3 things to say…
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
Journey Rose is now over twice her birthweight! Born 765 grams (1 lb 11 oz), she’s now 1535 grams (3 lb 6 oz). She’s also just over 15″ (born just over 12″). How do the Boudreaus celebrate beautiful baby’s growth? We thank God while Journey sleeps. Precious.
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
Well, I just moved back into my own room, an isolation room, due to positive test results for MRSA / staph infection last week.
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
Baby Journey loves snuggling with her doll. It smells like Mom. She sleeps with it and brings it back to the NICU.
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
The only clothes she can wear are hats, because of the cords and the need for quick access should something need adjusting.
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
Lots of tears shed over this precious one today. I sometimes feel panicky about the future, and I just ache and miss her being with me all the time. It catches up to me in my sleep. Nightmares.
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
Baby Journey was born 1 lb 11 oz (765 grams), and 12.25 inches long, during my 24th week of pregnancy (24+6).
Featured In: our micropreemie journey, reflections
We went in during the early evening of October 5, 2014, because I was having unusual back pain. They admitted me and then gave us the news: We weren’t going anywhere until our baby was born.
Featured In: reflections
My Mom is one of my best friends. I think I can tell her anything. We’ve laughed a lot over the last ten years as our relationship has grown very strong and deep.
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It’s a New Year. New Beginnings. The best thing about anything new is the feeling of having another chance with it. New car? “Sweet. I’ll keep it clean this time.” A new relationship? “I’ll be sure to always assume the best and give more than I receive.” A new job? “This time I’m going to ROCK.”
Featured In: reflections
I’ve been tempted quite a bit to fixate on what’s ‘lacking’ this Christmas season. Caught myself in the act several times over the past week…Okay, more like over and over and over. Yet so much has been given to me. How dare I suggest it’s not enough?
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I realized something obvious today. The Alzheimer’s battle isn’t really his anymore. It’s hers. She cleans, leads, makes tough decisions, and manages someone who used to be strong.
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[Shared from my heart, on my Facebook page on 11/24/13]
Featured In: reflections
Seniors bring it all to life again. It’s beautiful. Every conversation. Talk to them. Record it. It’s a way to honor them, by remembering all the little (and big) memories you shared.
