We experienced this week some of the difficulties that one hears about in the NICU. Today, Maria's NICU roommate passed away. We don't know much about the little boy, but we did overhear enough (although we tried not to listen at all) to give us an overview.
A little caucasian boy was brought in from Meadville a week ago. I remember when he was admitted - there was a lot of commotion. I don't know how many weeks gestation he was. What I do know is that he had severe brain hemorrhaging. He never moved on his own, and more importantly I guess, he never demonstrated a gag reflux, which I guess indicates some potential to breathe eventually. I overheard someone say the mom's birth date, and she is only 24 years old. I saw her a couple of times, and she literally looked 40 years old. That's all I know, and it is very sad to see such a young couple endure what they did.
The boy and Maria were the only babies in the NICU recently. Their conditions are in such stark contrast, I wonder what the boy's family thought about all the happy gushing that happens at Maria's bedside so many times a day. Maria is so incredibly blessed. Thanks for your prayers.
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New little saint, please pray for your mommy and daddy.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow, Maria's taking 34cc's. That's over twice the amount I first saw you feed her.
Mary bless that mother and comfort her in her sorrow. Sara I know you feel her pain. May God give you strength.
ReplyDeleteWow Maria is 4lbs!!! Another milestone in the walk. We are proud of you. And is she still taking a bottle? How many times a day is she trying to drink from the bottle? Just wondering.