my blog goes purple for WORLD PREMATURITY DAY!
it is not only a time to help raise awareness but also a time for reflection...so here we go-my reflection on having a 1 lb 8 oz baby boy who was born at 25 weeks...having a preemie is more than just having a "small in size baby"-this kid was extremely sick and almost critical many times for his first 2 years of life; he stayed in the NICU for 8 LONG EXCRUCIATING MONTHS! Ana you imagine not holding your newborn child until age 3 months???
His path to wellness is a miracle:)
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| our view of him for 4 months |
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| one year old (still on oxygen though but I took it off for a bit) |
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| may 2007 |
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| may 2008 |
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| may 2009 |
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| june 2010 rocking the high mohawk |
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| may 2011 |
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| may 2012 |
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| may 2013 |
nine years, nine surgeries, medical issues from the top of his head to the tips of his toes but thanks to the dedicated and talented folks at Johns Hopkins, this kid is the bionic man! With the dedication of Early Intervention teams, Special Educators, tons of therapists for speech, OT and PT, this kid is continuing to raise his own bar and is now in his home school in a mainstream class (with supports) and is prospering! Are all of his issues related to prematurity gone? No...but it's been one day at a time, one baby step forward each day....
3 comments
What a blessing! Thank you for sharing the pictures and your story. I never really thought about the fact that a premature baby isn't just really small until my son became friends with a boy who was born 1 lb 2 oz. He is now 8 and thriving. His path sounds so similar to that of your son.
ReplyDeleteHe is ONE AMAZING boy!!!!!! LOVING the photos!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving some L-O-V-E !