My cousin Josh and his wife Laura made this slide show for us over a year ago. We never made a slide show of James’ NICU stay or his first year. I’ve watched many created by other preemie moms and they are beautiful, but they always make me cry. I couldn’t bring myself to make one … Continue reading
I love looking back at old photos of James. Some bring tears, but many bring smiles and laughter. During his recent hospitalization, many doctors and nurses commented about the position they found James in most often; looking ready for the beach. Made me think back to the first time we saw him in that position. James was about … Continue reading
Time is so precious. It definitely seems to be going faster, I guess that comes with age. And no matter how early the day starts, or how late it ends, there never seems to be enough of it. There are so many demands on our time each day. Some of them are welcome while others … Continue reading
Medications. They are the life-line of the nicu. Something is always being given, usually multiple meds at once. At times they’re lined up, too many meds and not enough lines to give them. You wonder about side effects, and research them if you’re brave, but you rarely say no because these medications are helping your … Continue reading
Our stay at Children’s Medical Center has finally come to an end. A reason to celebrate, right? I want to have that sense of relief, knowing he no longer requires that level of care, but instead I find myself full of mixed emotions. Some of it certainly comes from having to adjust to a new setting. He’s out of … Continue reading
In honor of Nurse Appreciation Week, this Flashback Friday is a re-post of a blog from January. James had just left the ICU after almost three weeks, and I wrote this to thank the amazing nurses and RT’s that took care of him and us during such a difficult time. During every hospitalization, and James … Continue reading
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