And in just a few months, we’ll be doing another prolonged separation (this time without the benefit of having family nearby), so I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about what things were the most helpful to us while we were separated from Dad, and how friends and family (both near and far) can help support their…
Deployments, TDYs, and field training exercises are a reality of military life. Young kids can really struggle to wrap their head around these separations. Why are they necessary? How long will they last? What will their mom/dad be doing while they’re gone? Here are a few of the methods I’ve used to help my little ones stay…
It’s fairly safe to say that I’ve got a good feel for the differences between how civilian and Army hospitals handle pregnancy, labor, and delivery. And what I’ve realized after experiencing both versions of pre- and postnatal health care is that going to an Army hospital is actually pretty great. Here are just three reasons why…
Recently I took the time to write up Eden’s birth story. As I was reflecting on what happened, I realized anew just how lucky we are. Thanks to an incredible Labor and Delivery staff, we both survived an extremely close call…
