tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092523395981307144.post6487234302207615768..comments2023-10-04T06:01:29.013-05:00Comments on Parenting the Preemie Pope: Hurt and a Good StorySarah Popehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15726129938590756501noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092523395981307144.post-39896696930115646922010-09-24T23:07:22.487-05:002010-09-24T23:07:22.487-05:00Sweetheart, after all that you have been through i...Sweetheart, after all that you have been through in the past 6 months,you have every right to feel sorrow for those lost experiences..you are only normal and human. As he grows and thrives, those feelings will diminish and be replaced with wonderful new experiences. He and you have all come so far and had so many miracles that it has been overwhelming. It's going to take some time to get settled back into your new reality. All will come together...You are so very loved, and we are all behind you with our prayers and love. Take a deep breath several times a day and remind yourself how far you have come. Praying as always for you!!!!!Joey Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457825830444707299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092523395981307144.post-69849158733474458422010-09-16T20:03:39.505-05:002010-09-16T20:03:39.505-05:00First I think Samuel looks wonderful in that pictu...First I think Samuel looks wonderful in that picture. Secondly I think you are allowed to feel cheated, you were. Thank God everything turned out great and you have a beautiful son now.<br />~Sue<br />http://armylifeadventures.blogspot.comSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710955873864133780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092523395981307144.post-76205971482801255092010-09-16T12:43:27.267-05:002010-09-16T12:43:27.267-05:00It's normal to grieve for what you lost - a no...It's normal to grieve for what you lost - a normal pregnancy. It will fade in time. This can be a difficult adjustment time for any new mother so emotional ups and downs are normal. It is possible as Deb said for teething to occur this early. Average is just that average and not the ends of the Bell curve. A very few babies even have a tooth or two at birth. <br /><br />Four pounds might be generous for how far behind Samuel is. I had a 38 weeker who only weighed 7 pounds at a month and 9 pounds at two months. Granted she was very small but still considered within normal limits. It's good to hear that Samuel has such a good appetite. He'll keep catching up.Sharlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008872294445868092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092523395981307144.post-91625642912695604282010-09-15T23:23:38.084-05:002010-09-15T23:23:38.084-05:00Ok, as a mom a there are a few things I do remembe...Ok, as a mom a there are a few things I do remember..Yes, I did breast feed back in those day and yes remember well that Derrek got his 1st teeth at 3 mths...teeth marks on the tata's not good.. so soon after I stop breast feeding..Samuel could have some of our family traits and be just like Derrek...Giggle..love ya girl.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416671630951889499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092523395981307144.post-52229715610255619272010-09-15T21:53:26.949-05:002010-09-15T21:53:26.949-05:00Ilove Samuel's new picture! He is such a beau...Ilove Samuel's new picture! He is such a beautiful baby and a true miracle of what the Lord can do when we put our faith in him. When my mom went into premature labor, she was told to go home, come back when she was in full labor. She was bluntly told the baby would be born dead. This happened when she was about 22 weeks along. She held on for 6 weeks, tryng not to move. (I always thought it was in the third month - but my mom clarified) William was born at 28 weeks and weighed 2 lbs 11 oz. This "baby" will now be 26 October 15. We had so many additional miracles come our way as he fought for his life. Even after finally being able to come home for the first time. Back then they told us we could not go out for 2 years. No matter the challenges, we always put our faith in the Lord as you have. Sarah, you have no idea how much I admire you. Please call on me if you ever need a helping hand.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797493256377837276noreply@blogger.com