Why did I choose this name? My definition of mommypeace is the feeling you get when a small child asks you to snuggle. You grab a blanket, maybe a book, and a pillow. You find a nook to sit in, and the little one does that thing that only small children can do. They sit just right in the crook of your arm, and they snuggle that head of sweet smelling hair into your neck. You place a kiss on the top of their head, and both of you sigh. Mommy. Peace. Contentment. Joy. Fulfillment. This is the dream of all mothers. We know that real life can be HARD, no matter the circumstances of your family. Sometimes the journey into motherhood starts off scary, messy, and with fear. This is the reality for many preemie moms, moms of children with birth defects or other medical conditions. I hesitated to share this picture from my son's NICU photo shoot. I didn't have my hair and makeup done. My nails look terrible because my child had been in the NICU for 6 weeks, and I could'v...