I Adopted a 'Perfect' Micro-Preemie and Was By His Side As He Died 8 Days Later
TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about infant loss, which may be triggering to some.
We were working on getting into a new routine with our micro-preemie while anxiously awaiting the arrival of our second baby boy, Cane. A little more than two weeks ago, I was standing in the exit line of the neurology office for three of our littles when I thought I would check my messages. I started to scroll and found myself reading a message that broke my heart.
I had quickly become his anchor, trying everything to find a way to get him out. Never in my wildest dreams did I think any of this was to come. I am a planner. However, our schedule always has something, from therapy, appointments, school, outings. I reluctantly flew home on a Sunday, greeted by pitter-pat of feet along with a whirlwind of emotions.
The trip was set, but as each day came, so did the daily calls from the doctors and the grim reality that he may not make it through the next hour. There came a point where I did not want to answer the phone. I insistently prayed and asked for"prayer warriors" to cover our baby boy. I posted daily on social media asking for help in prayer to the specific needs as the doctors gave their updates.
I felt like a broken record, but I also felt like a silent voice. I stalked the NICU by telephone when I was not there physically, calling for results, calling for updates, calling just because, and trying to keep everything together in our makeshift home of a hotel room. As minutes turned into hours and then into the days, we really were able to witness several miracles, things we specifically prayed for and requested from others.
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