Today marks 10 days in the NICU. As I sit here in the Maternity Ward lobby about to write today's post, I just saw a new father come out and tell his mother that their child was just born. You could see their excitement and how happy they were as they hugged. Then the mother started calling everyone she knew relaying the big news.
I immediately started thinking back to the endless number of times I passed through this room visiting Denyse while she was in Antepartum for 31 days. Every time I passed through this room, probably more than 100 times in all since August 1st, I rarely saw the same group of people here twice. The receptionists all knew me, and handed me a badge sticker with "room 10" on it before I said anything. Most people who have normal baby experiences are only here 2-3 days. I've been here coming up on 50 days in a row, and have at least 50 more to go.
We didn't get anything like this excitement. No celebration. The last 2 months have been pretty stressful, and pretty scary. I guess the real celebration comes in November when we get to take Aidan home. That's when he was supposed to be due anyway.
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Dear Rick and Denyse, I know how stressful and scary everything is for both of you. When Linda was born, many babies at her stage of development did not make it. When an expectant mother's water broke at 22 weeks, there was no hope. Today, Aidan is a little miracle baby. And don't think for a minute that there is no excitement or celebration. Each day when we read your blog and hear about tiny improvements, we all rejoyce. You are all in our prayers everyday. Love, Mom
Rick: I wish that I had been there for the both of you when Aidan was born. When I received the call from Denyse I immediately called everyone I had programed into my cell phone and gave them the news. Everyone was excited for you and all said they would say a prayer for the baby. When we got the email with the link to the site Marshall emailed it to the whole family on the reunion list. Since you have put up the site I have made everyone at work come to my computer and see my new grandson. I have had several mother's of preemie babies tell me that it is scary but all of their children have grown to be "normal" kids. It just takes a little time. I tell people that I only have exceptional grandchildren and I know that Aidan will come through this because he has so much love coming his way. If you need me for anything just call or email. We are here for you.
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