This update made my day. I can't get over that sweet, alert, happy face!!! Many prayers and well wishes for you and sweet Cindy!! May your love and support help her continue to beat the odds!
What a beautiful little girl! I am so sorry for all the things the 2 of you have gone through. You and your daughter are so strong and I'm so happy to hear that she is doing better and hopefully will get to come home soon. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Such a beautiful baby girl!!! So happy to hear all the progress she is making. She is feeding off of your everlasting love for her. Please take care of yourself as well!!
I can see the smile in her eyes! I'm so glad to hear she's doing well! You also need to take care of yourself! I'm sorry to hear about the panic attacks, you certainly don't need that on top of everything.
Oh thank you so much for this picture! I am sooo happy to see this beautiful little girl that I think about daily and talk about often. She looks so happy and so alert. Way to go momma. You are beyond inspiring- look what you've done for your baby girl.
I am am sorry that you are experiencing so many panic attacks- I know how terrible they are. I'm glad you are talking about it with us, but please also make sure you are talking about this with your family and doctors as well. It makes total sense that at some point you will sort of bottom out from all of this. Your health is important as well- and while you continue to look out for Cindy, make sure someone is looking out for you
p.s. my heart skipped a beat at how precious your girl is. Her cheeks and nose remind me of my Mayci's.
I'm just catching up on your situation and I am so happy to see a bright and alert baby! She is precious and just looks so sweet. She definitely feels her mama's love. I will be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers that she gets to come home soon and remain happy and healthy.
Hey everyone. One new update. Not a lot has changed, Cindys eating from a bottle now that's the only new thing! Which is great. Cindys father was arrested today on charges of child abuse. He's facing up to 20 years... I found out he shook her 5 times in the course of 3 months the first time being after thanksgiving. My heart hurts because I loved him, but I can't ever forgive this.
I've been reading this thread and crying. My good god I KNEW he was lying even before I read this.
I don't care how much you once loved him, nail that dirty bastard to the wall and once he's up there, knee him in the balls 20 or 30 times. Make the rest of his life a living, burning hell. How DARE he shake a tiny wee infant, not once but FIVE TIMES?
My god, I am so sorry. I am so sorry for you and for your little girl and I'm so angry at the beast that did this to you both.
Hey everyone another update! So we find out tomorrow how long she'll be in rehab, but we're gonna try and push to take her home soon, medically she doesn't need to be here and there's an intensive out patient rehab center closer to home for us. I just think the best thing for her right now is routine but she can't have that here because they wake her up and bother her every 30 minuets for something or another. Thank you all for your continual support and prayer! It means so much
@aleecats CRYING AT MY DESK! She is perfection...she looks so content to have mama holding her! Such a sweet baby doll! You are so strong and have continued to overcome so much---hang in there. I can imagine how hard it is to be alone so much. Just stare at her sweet face and know that you are a superhero and you are everything to her. Constantly praying and thinking of you both
I'm joining the ranks of criers! So beyond joyful that Cindy is making a recovery. We will keep praying for her as much as possible! She is truely never far from my thoughts.
She is so beautiful! And looks so alert. It gives me so much hope for you both. Lots of love and hugs to you!!!!!
It's so great to see a picture of her doing well!!! I still can't wrap my head around how any one could hurt an innocent baby. She looks great and I'm thinking about you guys often. Keep your head up! You'll be home with sweet Cindy before you know it!!
I'm so happy to see how well she's doing! I keep thinking about you both and hoping that her recovery goes well. Thank you for sharing the picture, she's so precious!
I am so glad that you posted an update and that it was such a wonderful one at that! She is just beautiful! Those eyes are huge! You have been on my church choir's prayer list and will continue to be throughout her rehab and all that is ahead. Way to hang in there mom and baby too. You two are fighters and I know will have a wonderful life together. I cannot imagine what you have gone through and will go through when charges are pressed and court dates are set and all that, but stay strong. You can do this!
Also crying reading all the updates and seeing that beautiful picture!! stay strong, mama, you're doing such a great job for your daughter!! Make sure you are taking care of yourself and letting people help you.
She's seriously gorgeous! Thinking of you both daily, and praying for you as well as sending you strength! You are truly an amazing person and mommy. And Cindy... Gosh I have no words! She's perfect
Thank you for posting a picture of her. My mom, dad, husband, and I have said prayers before we eat dinner at night and we include praying that she gets well. It was cool to show my family her picture. Thank you. God bless you guys
so happy to see she's doing better. I hope that the good news keeps coming for you and your DD and you get home soon! You've got a little fighter on your hands!
you have a beautiful strong baby there. I hope and pray Cindy continues to defy the odds.
As for 'dad,' I would love for him to get max time in prison in the hope that he can't get anywhere near any more children... I feel bad for you for still having feelings for him one way or the other
kdoak2015 they told me she may never wake up, she may never open her eyes, she may never breath on her own or eat from a bottle. So far she's beaten all the odds and she's slowly going back to her old self. She'll for sure have some sort of disabliaty but we won't know until much later in her life.
So happy that she is exceeding their expectations. She's a strong baby but no surprise there because he mama is one tough cookie. I think of you both every day. I hope she continues to recover and can go home soon!
Hey everyone some not so great news today... She needs another surgery Monday to drain some excess fluid but they confined she's not bleeding and she'll go home after the surgery!! I got to go home last night my mom stayed with her and I'm going home again tomorrow and Saturday night to have a break and see my therapist!
Another great picture- so happy to see that you are both well. Also, so glad baby and momma get to go home soon. And yay to you for taking care of yourself as well. You are really an impressive young women.
@aleecats I'm can't tell you how relieved I am that she is doing so well. She's adorable. Her little face seems full of life to me, eager to get on with it and continue growing. You've both amazed and inspired so many of us with your strength. Hang in there mama! Hopefully the worst is over and she'll continue to make strides. Sleep while you can, she's in good hands at the hospital and with your mom.
I'm sorry to read everything that you've been through. Only a coward would do this to a child. Youre little girl is so stinkin cute!!! And I'm happy to read that she's surpassing all expectations. GL on Monday!
I think having more surgeries to drain excess fluid after brain injuries is pretty common and it's great that she isn't bleeding. You both have been so strong through all of this.
@aleecats my heart broke for you girls when I read your story. Im am glad little miss Cindy is doing well! Do they know if she is able to see? She looks like she is focusing on the camera! Continued prayers coming your way!
Re: I need your thoughts and prayers....
You also need to take care of yourself! I'm sorry to hear about the panic attacks, you certainly don't need that on top of everything.
I am am sorry that you are experiencing so many panic attacks- I know how terrible they are. I'm glad you are talking about it with us, but please also make sure you are talking about this with your family and doctors as well. It makes total sense that at some point you will sort of bottom out from all of this. Your health is important as well- and while you continue to look out for Cindy, make sure someone is looking out for you
p.s. my heart skipped a beat at how precious your girl is. Her cheeks and nose remind me of my Mayci's.
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She is so beautiful. I hate the man who put that brace on her.
She is so beautiful! And looks so alert. It gives me so much hope for you both. Lots of love and hugs to you!!!!!
so happy to see she's doing better. I hope that the good news keeps coming for you and your DD and you get home soon! You've got a little fighter on your hands!
you have a beautiful strong baby there. I hope and pray Cindy continues to defy the odds.
As for 'dad,' I would love for him to get max time in prison in the hope that he can't get anywhere near any more children... I feel bad for you for still having feelings for him one way or the other
N15 mom
Youre little girl is so stinkin cute!!! And I'm happy to read that she's surpassing all expectations. GL on Monday!
Lurker from June 16
My heart is breaking for y'all. I pray for recovery for both you and your beautiful baby. You are both so strong. Mother of the year
PS: THOSE CHEEKS. What an adorable little baby!
Me: 25 | DH: 25
DD: Aug. 15