Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? A year ago, I sat with a mixture of worry and hope, unsure of what the future would hold. Amelia, my tiny miracle, was already showing me how much strength can come in such a small package, but the milestones felt distant. Every week broughtContinue reading “How different I thought my life would be a year ago”
Category Archives: NICU & SCBU
What the past year and a half has taught me with having a premature baby
When my daughter, Amelia, was born prematurely, life as I knew it completely changed. It was a moment filled with love, hope, fear, and uncertainty—a whirlwind of emotions that only intensified as we navigated her time in the NICU and the months that followed. Over the past 18 months, I’ve learned more than I everContinue reading “What the past year and a half has taught me with having a premature baby”
Tiny Heroes: Celebrating Life and Strength in the NICU
I’m so excited to share some big news—my latest children’s book, Tiny Heroes: A Story of Love and Strength in the NICU, is about to be published! This book has been a deeply personal journey for me, inspired by my own experiences as a parent and the challenges many families face when their babies needContinue reading “Tiny Heroes: Celebrating Life and Strength in the NICU”
When premature babies start meeting milestones: a journey of Hope and relief
As a parent of a premature baby, milestones are more than just developmental markers—they’re a testament to resilience, patience, and hope. From the moment your baby is born early, you’re introduced to concepts like “corrected age” and “actual age,” which remind you that your little one’s journey is unique. Milestones often come with a mixtureContinue reading “When premature babies start meeting milestones: a journey of Hope and relief”
Why You Should Think Twice Before Sharing Nativity Photos Online
It’s that wonderful time of year when schools come alive with the sound of Christmas nativities. Parents beam with pride as they watch their little stars perform, often capturing these precious moments on their phones. But while it’s natural to want to share these memories with family and friends, it’s crucial to pause and thinkContinue reading “Why You Should Think Twice Before Sharing Nativity Photos Online”
Navigating Christmas with a disability: finding joy amidst the challenges
The holiday season is often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year—filled with festive gatherings, twinkling lights, bustling markets, and cherished traditions. But for those of us living with disabilities or chronic pain, Christmas can be a time of conflicting emotions. The joy of the season is often tempered by the physical andContinue reading “Navigating Christmas with a disability: finding joy amidst the challenges”
Parenting as a team: navigating teething and separation anxiety together
Parenting is an incredible journey, full of joy, growth, and love—but it’s not without its challenges. Right now, my husband and I are facing one of those tough phases: our daughter is teething, and she’s also experiencing extreme separation anxiety at night. Together, these challenges have turned our nights into a blur of interrupted sleep,Continue reading “Parenting as a team: navigating teething and separation anxiety together”
Taking care of yourself: the key to be in a better parent
As parents, we often feel the pressure to give everything we have to our children. Their needs, their milestones, and their challenges seem to take priority over everything else. But have you ever stopped to think about how much better we could show up for our children if we took the time to care forContinue reading “Taking care of yourself: the key to be in a better parent”
The bliss and guilt of silent moments in parenthood
As parents, we often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of activity—playing, feeding, cleaning, teaching, comforting, and repeating the cycle endlessly. In the midst of all this, moments of silence are rare and, when they do come, they can feel like pure bliss. I recently found myself in one of those moments. My child wasContinue reading “The bliss and guilt of silent moments in parenthood”
The Joys and Challenges of Teething: Navigating Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health
Teething is one of those milestones that every parent looks forward to—and dreads at the same time. While the arrival of your baby’s first tooth is an exciting sign of growth, the process itself can be filled with sleepless nights, cranky moments, and a lot of trial and error. For parents, watching their little oneContinue reading “The Joys and Challenges of Teething: Navigating Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health”
The bad and your parenting journey 