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Surviving the NICU: A Guide for Moms of Premature Babies
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be an overwhelming place for new mothers. If you have a premature baby, you may experience a...
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Feb 22, 20255 min read


The “right time” to pull our daughter off life support.
I often see questions like this in NICU support groups on social media: How will I know when it’s the “right time” to consider letting go...
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Jan 7, 20254 min read


No, my platform will not be used to sell your MLM products.
Let me begin by saying that some of my favorite people are incredible and respectable women who earn their income through multilevel...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read


Is the Gather Round Thanksgiving Unit Study the Perfect Fit for Young Kids?
Our homeschool always takes time to slow down and focus on what is truly important during the holiday season. This Thanksgiving, we used...
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Dec 6, 20242 min read


How to afford a 1.5 Million Dollar NICU Baby & 4 Million Dollar Pregnancy Medical Crisis
Many wonder how you can afford a 1.5 million dollar NICU Baby and 4 million dollar pregnancy medical crisis. That outrageous number...
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Nov 20, 20246 min read


Encountering the Eternal
As Christians, many of us who have been saved have a wonderful perspective on eternity. It is filled with hope and positivity—a beautiful...
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Nov 14, 20244 min read


Staying Organized with December 2024 Elf Calendar and Organization Printable
This Christmas, I've decided to level up my Elf on the Shelf game. No more last-minute elf shenanigans that look like a Pinterest fail!...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


When God Calls You to Homeschool: Welcome!
Back in 2017, I was having a passionate conversation with my husband while I was about five weeks pregnant with our first little one. It...
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Nov 11, 20242 min read


What I wish I knew about the Neonatal ICU
Calvary Mae Layne Cole Layne First, I want to say congratulations! Your new addition is practically perfect in every way, and you are the perfect caretaker for your little one or ones! Welcome to your NICU journey. Maybe you had prepared for a stay here or perhaps it was a surprise, either way, you have a wealth of people looking to support you! Being a NICU mom myself I know how scary those first days or weeks can be. I gave birth to twins at 27 weeks of gestational age, and
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Nov 4, 20245 min read


Calvary's Condolences : Welcome
As mothers, we often find ourselves wearing many hats—caregivers, homemakers, educators, and emotional pillars for our families. The...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
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