I had a great day out with a girlfriend yesterday who just graduated as a midwife. She was filling me in on all the stories from special care.
There were some sad stories and some fantastic outcomes with prem babies, which is always great to hear. However, there were other stories that came from full term births with traumatic outcomes.
No woman starts her pregnancy thinking there will be complications and no mother wants plans to be in special care. For the prem mums, we sometimes have warnings along the way or for an early labour, we sometimes have a few moments to grasp reality and get ready for the rocky road ahead.....
But for the mother who has an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth to then find herself in special care with a full term baby would be an utter shock.
My midwife friend has seen many of these mothers in special care. From us prem mums, we send our thoughts, love and prayers. There will be hard days and there will be joyous days. Its a rollercoaster ride. Hold on to your loved ones and take one step at a time.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Five Premmie Babies.....
Last night I was flicking around on the tv and I came across a moving, emotional story on 60 Minutes of two women who have just had five premmie babies. The story followed them from the moment of conception to the dramatic twist of an early labour and delivering five beautiful, tiny babies.
For us mothers who have had our emotional, heart renching times with one or two premmie babies, we can understand a fifth of these mothers emotional roller coaster with five babies in special care. All of the babies weighed less than a 1kg.
It is a must see - http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/
What amazing women! We wish you and your beautiful babies a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. Just wait till you get these beautiful babies home. You have so much to look forward to!
For us mothers who have had our emotional, heart renching times with one or two premmie babies, we can understand a fifth of these mothers emotional roller coaster with five babies in special care. All of the babies weighed less than a 1kg.
It is a must see - http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/
What amazing women! We wish you and your beautiful babies a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. Just wait till you get these beautiful babies home. You have so much to look forward to!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Motivating Mums
I was recently contacted by a fabulous woman by the name of Ali Price. Ali has created an inspiring business in Oz and the UK in which she motivates and supports mums in business. A great concept.
Ali asked me to make a few notes on being mentored by a mentor in business and in life, as well as the opportunity to work together on some future projects.
Here is the link - enjoy!
http://www.motivatingmum.com/wp/?p=517
Ali asked me to make a few notes on being mentored by a mentor in business and in life, as well as the opportunity to work together on some future projects.
Here is the link - enjoy!
http://www.motivatingmum.com/wp/?p=517
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Friends for a reason, a season or a lifetime
Its still astounds me how just when I think I have a great group of supportive friends that share the same values and respect for friendship that I do, along comes a new friend who feels like she has been there all my life. To be honest, I really dont know how I got by so far without her.
This special friend has been in my life for a few years, however, in the past year she has really been my shining star. I have found myself at her kitchen table many times answering her questions in an honest and uncensored way. There are only a few people who you really can do this with.
My friend always feeds and waters me with gourmet dishes (which we share a true passion for) and has the best set of listening ears. I often think why she did not appear when I was working through all my "stuff" after Kye was born. She would have been the perfect person to pull me through with her wisdom. And then I realised, I had to pull myself through the "stuff" to really own my feelings, my issues and my outcome.
On reflection, I am truly grateful for my friend being in my life now and forever. She is the person who gently encourages me to keep the light burning for Miracle Beginnings and to believe in myself. She makes me a better person and I am so thankful for her energy, her laughter, her wisdom and her ears.
x
This special friend has been in my life for a few years, however, in the past year she has really been my shining star. I have found myself at her kitchen table many times answering her questions in an honest and uncensored way. There are only a few people who you really can do this with.
My friend always feeds and waters me with gourmet dishes (which we share a true passion for) and has the best set of listening ears. I often think why she did not appear when I was working through all my "stuff" after Kye was born. She would have been the perfect person to pull me through with her wisdom. And then I realised, I had to pull myself through the "stuff" to really own my feelings, my issues and my outcome.
On reflection, I am truly grateful for my friend being in my life now and forever. She is the person who gently encourages me to keep the light burning for Miracle Beginnings and to believe in myself. She makes me a better person and I am so thankful for her energy, her laughter, her wisdom and her ears.
x
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Life is full of lessons.....
Just when you think you have a handle on life - another curve ball will hit you straight between the eyes!
This week I have learnt many lessons. It would have been nice to spread them all out over the next month, but no, all at once.
What I have learnt from these past few days, is to always follow your gut instinct. If you make a choice that goes against what others think, the world will not fall apart. It may feel like it will for a moment, but with the next breath, the next hour, the next day. it will be ok.
As a mother, I feel I am constantly being watched by my three little monkeys. They are always watching my reactions to good and bad situations. They make me accountable.
Hopefully, the decisions I have made this week will slowly take its turn. I have learnt my lessons, loud and clear. There is no need for any repetition!
This week I have learnt many lessons. It would have been nice to spread them all out over the next month, but no, all at once.
What I have learnt from these past few days, is to always follow your gut instinct. If you make a choice that goes against what others think, the world will not fall apart. It may feel like it will for a moment, but with the next breath, the next hour, the next day. it will be ok.
As a mother, I feel I am constantly being watched by my three little monkeys. They are always watching my reactions to good and bad situations. They make me accountable.
Hopefully, the decisions I have made this week will slowly take its turn. I have learnt my lessons, loud and clear. There is no need for any repetition!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A new years resolution....
It always seems to be this time of year that we make a commitment to ourselves that we will work out, eat less, cut out the junk and lose the muffin top......its always in a month's time that we lose focus and reform to our old habits. I am guilty as charged!
HOWEVER, late last year I made a commitment to myself to exercise for many other reasons, other than physical appearance and I actually started to see results. I was sick of my own excuses of not having time because of the kids, work, house, husband, the dog - really any reason at all. I became focused and found myself slipping into my old jeans - yes, you know the ones, we all keep at the back of the cupboard!
If you have made a new years resolution to commit to exercise in some form - copy this quote and sticky tape it somewhere you will read it every day...it will motivate you to get up and get going:
"This investment may be the most humbling struggle you have ever embarked on, yes, but the rewards are that it makes you glow and feel free. Getting good at regular exercise is not comfortable at the beginning. We have a universal responsibility to work smart and hard for our physical beauty" - Tracy Anderson, Celebrity Trainer
PS It also gives you sanity, clarity and peace!!
HOWEVER, late last year I made a commitment to myself to exercise for many other reasons, other than physical appearance and I actually started to see results. I was sick of my own excuses of not having time because of the kids, work, house, husband, the dog - really any reason at all. I became focused and found myself slipping into my old jeans - yes, you know the ones, we all keep at the back of the cupboard!
If you have made a new years resolution to commit to exercise in some form - copy this quote and sticky tape it somewhere you will read it every day...it will motivate you to get up and get going:
"This investment may be the most humbling struggle you have ever embarked on, yes, but the rewards are that it makes you glow and feel free. Getting good at regular exercise is not comfortable at the beginning. We have a universal responsibility to work smart and hard for our physical beauty" - Tracy Anderson, Celebrity Trainer
PS It also gives you sanity, clarity and peace!!
Welcome 2011
2010 has flown past so quickly, there has less time to be on the computer to blog.
I apologise for not having the discipline to be online blogging to our community. This will change as there are many exciting adventures in the planning stages and ready to be launched for this year.
All I can ask is to stay tuned, stay connected and watch this space.....my mission is to bring you a new level of hope and inspiration. It is very exciting, come join me for the ride!
xxx
I apologise for not having the discipline to be online blogging to our community. This will change as there are many exciting adventures in the planning stages and ready to be launched for this year.
All I can ask is to stay tuned, stay connected and watch this space.....my mission is to bring you a new level of hope and inspiration. It is very exciting, come join me for the ride!
xxx
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