Hi

magdalina.h

I don't know where to start. We just got done seeing Aidan again and everything is staying the same. He's had a few wet diapers and I got to swab his mouth with breast milk again today. I also got to take his temperature.  I'm getting discharged tomorrow and it's really starting to scare me. I will be staying with him during the day and only 15 minutes away a night, but I'm scared to not be in the hospital with him. 

Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers the past few days. I've felt all of them and it is truly amazing! 

SWMcFarland

You are going to get through this.  I know it is the hardest thing you have ever done and been through in your life, but keep pushing forward.

I ran on adrenaline the whole time.  You have a LOT of thoughts and prayers behind you.

Aidan's first superbowl is this weekend.  You can tell him when he is older that he was so anxious to see it he had to come early.  ;-)

Just know that every bit of what you are feeling is normal and to be expected.  Cry, be mad, be scared, be happy and comforted, be anything you are feeling, because it is all normal.  Let the nurses help you through this ride. 

And know that we (and your many friends of BOTB!!!) are here for you.  This board has become very tight-knit and is a fabulous place to vent, cry, ask questions, and celebrate. 

 

Lavender444

I'm so sorry you and your sweet little guy have to go through this. My payers are with you!

Lavender444

I forgot to ask...Will your hospital let you bunk? My hospital offers "bunking" rooms to NICU parents. They let you stay in a hospital room as long as they don't need to put a patient in there. Myabe you can ask about that so you can stay close?

ijack

SWMcFarland:

You are going to get through this.  I know it is the hardest thing you have ever done and been through in your life, but keep pushing forward.

I ran on adrenaline the whole time.  You have a LOT of thoughts and prayers behind you.

Aidan's first superbowl is this weekend.  You can tell him when he is older that he was so anxious to see it he had to come early.  ;-)

Just know that every bit of what you are feeling is normal and to be expected.  Cry, be mad, be scared, be happy and comforted, be anything you are feeling, because it is all normal.  Let the nurses help you through this ride. 

And know that we (and your many friends of BOTB!!!) are here for you.  This board has become very tight-knit and is a fabulous place to vent, cry, ask questions, and celebrate. 

 

This!
I'm so sorry that you're going through this, but we're here for you

KellyMichelle

Welcome and congrats on your baby.  We have been praying for you and will continue to do so.

tothemoon2

Again....amazing responses from some great people. I can't say anyhting more.

Congrats and good luck. Oh yeah...and I KNOW you can do this! Cheers...

Jennyjenz

welcome and congrats on your guy, Aidan.  We are here for you always -such a great group of ladies on this board.

Continued thoughts and prayers! 

mrspaul07

I am keeping the prayers coming your way! 

lemen99

((Hugs)) Maggie.

I'm so glad you'll be close by to Aidan - he's in such good hands and we're all praying for him. Just be sure to take care of yourself too, because he needs a healthy mommy as well.

You're doing a great job!

clyoungsey

SWMcFarland:

You are going to get through this.  I know it is the hardest thing you have ever done and been through in your life, but keep pushing forward.

I ran on adrenaline the whole time.  You have a LOT of thoughts and prayers behind you.

Aidan's first superbowl is this weekend.  You can tell him when he is older that he was so anxious to see it he had to come early.  ;-)

Just know that every bit of what you are feeling is normal and to be expected.  Cry, be mad, be scared, be happy and comforted, be anything you are feeling, because it is all normal.  Let the nurses help you through this ride. 

And know that we (and your many friends of BOTB!!!) are here for you.  This board has become very tight-knit and is a fabulous place to vent, cry, ask questions, and celebrate. 

 

this was so well said I teared up...Aiden is a fighter, I can tell!  I continue to keep your family in my prayers!  Fight Aiden fight!

princessheath17

Continued thoughts and prayers for your family!

ssg73

Maggie

 So glad to hear that Aidan is holding steady.  I have been thinking about you guys for the past few days and sending all the healing thoughts I can.  It will be hard to leave the hospital tomorrow but you will do it.  You will make it through.  Remember you can call as much as you want and that if you have to see him get in the car and go.  Also you will get in a routine that works for you and it will be better.  I can't wait to hear more about Aidan and we are with you for your joys and vents.  

Sam

JenniferHolly

Maggie, Hang in there. 28 weekers do very well, so congratulations on getting him so far! The NICU is so hard.  Just know that many of us have walked a very similar path and now have healthy, happy little one's.  I am thinking of Aidan and sending love and light your way.

RubyRed7

Thought and prayers for you and baby Aidan! Being discharged felt horrible, but we got through it. I would be in the NICU all day and home at night, sleeping and pumping. When I would pump I would call the NICU and check on Ruby. It made me feel like I wasn't missing anything and I could get a little sleep if I had just heard she was ok...

*Sweet pea*

Welcome & congrats on your lil guy.  We have all been praying and will cont. :+)

franciscaz

It was very hard to leave my premies, but you do make it through this.  Give yourself some extra TLC tomorrow, it will be one of the hardest days of you life.  Hang in there, soon your baby will be home for you and it will be just a memory.  You have to keep that focus... at least that is how I got through things.

Ali05

Maggie,

((hugs)) I really go hope you can feel all the support we are sending you. Tomorrow will be hard, but know that you do have the strength to make it through it. Looking back I think that was SOOO hard for me. I cried all the way home. It helped to cry and not bottle it up. It also helped to call and check on him when I was away. We're definitely here for you. We're all praying for you and sweet baby boy. Try and find something good each day to hold on too.

I am glad you were able to spend time with today- checking his temp etc. Hang in there.

Ali 

EmarketerMom

I'm right there with you! My little guy turned two weeks yesterday (born at 27 weeks, 0 days). Leaving on that first night was definitely the hardest part, but I still have days that just eat me up when I walk out the door. Like pp said, let it out - cry, vent, do whatever you need to. I did find that creating a schedule (we're up there every day from 11am to 9pmish so we can participate in as many 'cares' as possible) helps so much. Also making friends with all of the nurses - I feel like they're taking better care of my guy because they know me. Silly, but it makes me feel better to know who's taking care of him!

Good luck!!!!

gizmo909

((hugs)) Maggie! 

Leaving was one of the hardest parts for me.  I cried every day when I left.  But, just remember that you will get through it and Aidan is in good hands.  Don't hesitate to call and check up on him or go visit.  Even if it's at 2 AM.  Also, remember what I said before to you.  If you need someone to take you to see him or someone to talk to or listen to you cry, anything, (no matter what the hour) don't hesitate to call.  I'm just down the road and I'm more than happy to help!  Us preemie moms have to stick together!

Denesdia

lemen99:

((Hugs)) Maggie.

I'm so glad you'll be close by to Aidan - he's in such good hands and we're all praying for him. Just be sure to take care of yourself too, because he needs a healthy mommy as well.

You're doing a great job!

Lemen took the words out of my mouth.  Welcome to our board.  Keep us posted!

Its a girl

Leaving the hosptial was the hardest day of my life.  DD came early, at 33 weeks due to HELLP.  She was kept in the NICU mainly to gain weight...she spent 30 day there.  Try to remember he is in GREAT hands the NICU nurses will do an awesome job caring for him.  I am so thankful for the nursing staff at MVH.....they are truely angels!

GL and hang in there....:)

shanrob

You're doing a great job, remember that!  Just shower that little boy with love and optimism and he will feel it.  When DD was in the NICU ( 6 weeks for us) I just tried to remember that this struggle was shaping who she will be.  I really think they end up stronger for it and many years from now you can remind him of that when he thinks he "can't" do something.  They're tough little creatures, that's for sure.  Not a day goes by that I don't pray for Aidan (and your family).  Keep that chin up, girl!

gymrat

((HUGS)) Leaving is the hardest. Aidan is in my prayers.