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This is harder than we ever imagined!

stillwaiting12stillwaiting12
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No real point to this post, I just wanted to give everyone on this board a giant hug because we are only 2 weeks in to our very long NICU journey and this rollercoaster that I tried to prepare myself for is much harder than I could have ever imagined. I don't think anyone can possibly understand unless you have lived it, and for that I am thankful to have this board as a resource. I haven't been able to post as often as I would like because I have yet to get in the groove and figure out a schedule, but I read and lurk constantly and all of you are in my thoughts... Carry on, that is all.
6/28/10: Lost our sweet baby Addyston at 18wk 1day to pPROM 7/24/11: Michael William born at 24wk 2d due to IC after an emergent cerclage at 18wks, 4wk home BR and 2 weeks hospital BR. Grow strong our little Miracle! 9/17/11: Michael joined his sister in heaven after 8 amazing weeks with us on earth. He fought a very hard fight but NEC was too much for him in the end. Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers Lilypie Pregnancy tickers
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Re: This is harder than we ever imagined!

  • Lorange-8Lorange-8 member
    I've been thinking about you!! How are you and your little man doing?
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  • lemen99lemen99 member
    hugs!!
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  • beyogabeyoga member
    Hang in there!  Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
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  • kck329kck329 member

    The NICU is a very rough road. I know people tell you to take it one day at a time, sometimes you need to take it hour by hour. You are doing a great job taking care of you son and you will get through this.

    Ask questions, vent, share emotions, anything you need here. We've all be there in some form or another. I still find that preemie moms are the only ones who really "get it." I hope today was a better day for you!

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  • urbanflowerpoturbanflowerpot

    I agree with KCK - please post when you need to! It can be very lonely in NICU.

    Hang in there <3

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  • MrsLee22MrsLee22
    You're right, it is the HARDEST thing I've ever gone through. But it is also, hands down, the most REWARDING thing I've ever gone through. The end result is so so so worth it!
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  • hnylovenhnyloven
    As a mom of an almost 1 year old (gasp) I can tell you that you will have all kinds of ups and downs along your journey in the NICU and beyond. There will come a time when in your sleep deprived fog you're sure that you've lost your mind, but at the end of the day you'll log on here and see that you're actually quite "normal". Although I mostly lurk, I can cosign what everyone else will say about the ladies of this board being an awesome support. Hugs to you and your sweet baby.
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  • AVA0908AVA0908

    Hang in there! I felt the same way with our NICU stay. It didn't really hit me until a couple of weeks later how hard the experience was going to be. Just when I didn't think I could take any more, we had to deal with something else.

    What I realized was that I was a lot stronger than I thought and I am sure that you are as well. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!

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