Actual Age: 24 weeks
Adjusted Age: 14 weeks
I worry a lot, I just always think something is wrong and I fear for what could happen. I know the girls are in great hands at the hospital, but I still worry... Will it ever go away? I'm not sure. Our girls are considered medically fragile and this alone makes me worry. The worry causes anxiety and the cycle continues. I'm sure every parent worries, but its especially hard for me. Enough of that...
Eden is doing very well being weaned off her nitric oxide. The next few days will be critical during her weaning, so we will watch her closely. She is growing and is super happy and smiley, she has lots of visitors just to come in and see how incredibly cute she is.
Reagan was put back on high flow O2 and she's doing well with it. She's been quite fussy and sleepy lately, so we will watch her closely. She is also growing like crazy and loves her tag blankie. It's amazing how much it soothes her already, I'm sure this will be incredibly difficult when we want to wash it when she's two and can't go a minute without it, but for now she loves it.
Thanks for your prayers and thoughts, we appreciate it.
In a word...no! I can't imagine how much more worry there is when your children are "medically fragile." The worry will always be there but once you get those beautiful girls home you'll be able to worry a little less! We're keeping you all in our thoughts and hope that they'll keep up the good work.
ReplyDelete:) Heather
You won't ever completely stop worrying, but you will worry less. You will balance your worry with pride and joy. What a beautiful family you have!
ReplyDeleteFrom what I've been told, you will always worry. That's what being a mom is all about...especially a mom of "fragile" babies.
ReplyDeleteBut I also think it means that you will appreciate and cherish your babies more than anything. A lot of people take it for granted that they can have a healthy baby and move on with normal life. For those of us that can't, our babies mean so much to us. And we are so grateful for the miracle of their lives...no matter how scary and complicated (or in my case, short) they are.
Sending you love and hope. Your girls are amazing...and so are you!
Steph