My Heart's in the NICU Daybook
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Outside My Window ...
I am in an interior unit. The windows look out into the nurse's station and the well baby nursery. It's nine months since Valentine's Day--the nursery is full of plump, happy babies.
I am in an interior unit. The windows look out into the nurse's station and the well baby nursery. It's nine months since Valentine's Day--the nursery is full of plump, happy babies.
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I am listening to...
La Traviata. Earlier, it was 1980's Lite Radio love songs. Slow dance, anyone?
La Traviata. Earlier, it was 1980's Lite Radio love songs. Slow dance, anyone?
Towards a daily rhythm ...
I visit Sarah. I return to my room and try to rest. I pump. I repeat the pattern. But tonight, I go home..
I visit Sarah. I return to my room and try to rest. I pump. I repeat the pattern. But tonight, I go home..
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I am thankful for ...
the incredible hearts of the neonatal staff.
the incredible hearts of the neonatal staff.
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From the kitchen ...
blech. Thank God my brother-in-law lives a mile away and brings me real food.
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blech. Thank God my brother-in-law lives a mile away and brings me real food.
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To live the liturgy...
I had a baby on the vigil of All Saint's Day. Time stood still.
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I had a baby on the vigil of All Saint's Day. Time stood still.
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I am wearing ...
a pink nightgown, my medal necklace, fuzzy socks and four hospital bracelets.
a pink nightgown, my medal necklace, fuzzy socks and four hospital bracelets.
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I am creating ...
memories. It will take me years, I think, to sort them.
memories. It will take me years, I think, to sort them.
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Towards a real education ...
Ahhh...all my children are learning is this crash course in fetal development outside the womb and tricks on their cousins' trampoline.
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Towards a real education ...
Ahhh...all my children are learning is this crash course in fetal development outside the womb and tricks on their cousins' trampoline.
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Bringing beauty to my home ...
I miss my home. I desperately miss my home. I want to bring my daughter home and hunker down for the winter. I want to hold her and nurse her and let my children snuggle in close to us. And then I never want to leave.
I miss my home. I desperately miss my home. I want to bring my daughter home and hunker down for the winter. I want to hold her and nurse her and let my children snuggle in close to us. And then I never want to leave.
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I am reading ...
Preemies, by Linden et all. It was in the NICU library. I heard Dr. Sears has a preemie book. Wish they had that one.
Preemies, by Linden et all. It was in the NICU library. I heard Dr. Sears has a preemie book. Wish they had that one.
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I am hoping ...
Sarah can come home soon.
Sarah can come home soon.
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A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Sarah is writing the plans. We'll do whatever she tells us.
Sarah is writing the plans. We'll do whatever she tells us.
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Here is a picture thought I am sharing~
No pictures this week. I have the camera but no cord and no photo program on this computer. Trust me, there is a deluge of photos coming in the not-too-distant future.
No pictures this week. I have the camera but no cord and no photo program on this computer. Trust me, there is a deluge of photos coming in the not-too-distant future.
Please keep praying!
