Ashley Balestriere
Ashley is a Registered Nurse, working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. She grew up in Ridgefield, left the area for college in Philadelphia, then returned to Fairfield County, living in Stamford and Wilton, before moving to Trumbull in December 2012. She currently lives in Trumbull with her husband, Philip, and their children Jimmy (August 2011) and Amy Ruth (September 2014).
Reasons why I chose to vaccinate my children
We make many choices and decisions in our lives as moms each day. From the second you tell people you are pregnant, your parenting choices are questioned. Are you going to breastfeed or bottle...
Grieving the loss of our pediatrician
That crazy mom
I am grieving the loss of our pediatrician. I know I sound like a crazy person, but I am. Last week, when I heard that our pediatrician was leaving to practice in...
Making of a NICU Mom
Making of a NICU mom
There are many different paths to motherhood and many different journeys we take in our lives as mothers. In my job as a NICU nurse, I see it all.
I...
Love Needs No Words- Autism Awareness
What is Autism?
April is National Autism Awareness Month. According to Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum Disorders are complex disorders of brain development, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.
Breaking...
Information overload: What can I trust when it comes to my child?
Information Overload
It's tough being a mom these days. Sure, I am grateful for all of the blessings of social media. I can't even imagine what it was like for my parents, 30 years ago,...
The best mom I can be: Learning to fight for my children
Who am I?
Hi readers! My name is Ashley and I currently live in Trumbull with my husband, our 5 year old son, Jimmy, and our 2 year old daughter, Amy Ruth. I am a...