Mamma2004
05-23-2007, 09:45 PM
I feel silly for being such an emotional wreck! We are immensely thankful that James is so happy, healthy and wonderfully sweet. It's still so hard to believe that after four years of infertility, various treatments and procedures, as well as loss and heart wrenching drama, our little angel was born nearly three years ago. I was in the hospital and on bed rest when, at 32 weeks, DS thrust his tiny little leg and (sorry for TMI) kicked out his umbilical cord. It was the most horrifying time of my life because it was unclear whether either of us would make it. He made quite an entrance but thanks to our team of phenomenal doctors and nurses, we both survived!
This morning was our final visit from EI (Early Intervention). These amazing women have helped us through every step of our journey, beginning right when DS was released from his 50-day stint in the NICU. My stomach is in knots because now we're really on our own! I know we still have a great support network; it's just that "three" is such a huge step for the family of a preemie. In addition, our preschool paperwork and checks are due next week. How will I be able to let go? It's just so much so soon!
Why is it okay that now, at 10:40 p.m., he is "two and a half" whereas I am in a panic that tomorrow at 6:04 a.m. he'll suddenly be "three"??? I must sound crazy, especially to parents of multiple children. It's just that we realize he is our one and only so, for me in particular, this is a very emotional period. I just want time to stand still so I can savor this precious stage a little longer.
Thank you all for letting me ramble while trying to hold it together. I am a mess but it always helps to know you're there!
Stephanie
This morning was our final visit from EI (Early Intervention). These amazing women have helped us through every step of our journey, beginning right when DS was released from his 50-day stint in the NICU. My stomach is in knots because now we're really on our own! I know we still have a great support network; it's just that "three" is such a huge step for the family of a preemie. In addition, our preschool paperwork and checks are due next week. How will I be able to let go? It's just so much so soon!
Why is it okay that now, at 10:40 p.m., he is "two and a half" whereas I am in a panic that tomorrow at 6:04 a.m. he'll suddenly be "three"??? I must sound crazy, especially to parents of multiple children. It's just that we realize he is our one and only so, for me in particular, this is a very emotional period. I just want time to stand still so I can savor this precious stage a little longer.
Thank you all for letting me ramble while trying to hold it together. I am a mess but it always helps to know you're there!
Stephanie