8filltheheart Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 22 yrs ago, I was hugging my large belly and dreaming about the baby boy I longed to meet. I tried to envision what he would look like, what type of personality he would have, and where life would take him. As all parents know, reality and dreams rarely meet. With my ds, reality has exceeded my dreams. As the yrs have flown by, my son has repeatedly demonstrated that he is an incredible individual: responsible, motivated, loving, driven, faithful. But today, after 4 days of incredible turmoil, his life has been altered forever. Today he became a father. I have always admired my son. But the strength of character that I have witnessed over the last few days have left me in awe of him. His wife went into very premature labor 11 hrs from their home. He has been a pillar of strength, tender and compassionate, loving and steadfast, and prayerful. As much as I thought I knew who he was, I really had only had glimpses. As his life was being turned upside down and altered forever, the man that he really is was revealed more clearly by the hour. I am daunted by his depth of character and so incredibly proud to be called his mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissarobert Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 What a beautiful tribute. You have been in my thoughts and prayers friend. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 What a lovely post, 8FillTheHeart. It sounds as though you are justifiably proud. Best wishes to your son and his wife and to their baby. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 That is beautiful. I hope you will copy it, print it or rewrite those very words and gift them to him. I'm sure he'd cherish it. Your tribute brings tears to my eyes, especially as a mom of two boys. :grouphug::grouphug: Congratulations and...kudos to you, too, for raising such a fine young man. May your growing family tree be richly blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I cannot imagine the deep joy at watching your own child become a parent. Wow. What wonderful thoughts about your son. :001_smile: Many blessings to you and your family, to your son, his wife and his new little one. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Indeed a lovely post. What a tribute! What a son! I know that he'll be a terrific father as well. Warmest regards to all, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Beautiful!!! Such love and admiration. Hope you pat yourself on the back for much of that character development too. Congrats to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Please print this out and give it to him for Father's Day. How beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Your son has learned his compassion and strength from you and your husband, to be sure! You are right to be proud of him today! Blessings to him & his wife as they set out on the adventure of parenthood. What a precious little baby they have! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wow! Best wishes to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 What a lovely and touching tribute. Best wishes to the new baby on his (her?) unexpected early arrival. And congratulations, grandma!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 That made me cry. How beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice in NJ Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 You said, "Very pre-mature labor." I will be praying today for the little one and hope that all is well. Love to all! Janice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 You said, "Very pre-mature labor." I will be praying today for the little one and hope that all is well. Love to all! Janice Thank you everyone. :blush5: Yes, she is very premature. They were here visiting and she went into labor at 27 1/2 weeks. There were many miracles involved. They could have been on the road on the way home (they were supposed to leave in the morning). They could have been at home in their very small town in rural TN. Instead, they are in a top neonatal hospital. She was able to make it over 48 hrs with the medication for lung maturity. She made it to 28 weeks. Her name is Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thank you everyone. :blush5: Yes, she is very premature. They were here visiting and she went into labor at 27 1/2 weeks. There were many miracles involved. They could have been on the road on the way home (they were supposed to leave in the morning). They could have been at home in their very small town in rural TN. Instead, they are in a top neonatal hospital. She was able to make it over 48 hrs with the medication for lung maturity. She made it to 28 weeks. Her name is Sarah. :grouphug: Praying for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Wow. Praying for baby Sarah and all involved. What a lovely tribute! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Love is free, total, faithful, fruitful -- beautiful! God bless, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April in CA Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Praying for Sarah, her parents, and grandparents! Thanks you for sharing your lovely tribute to your son. Blessings, April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissi Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Oh how beautiful! You are so very blessed! Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 A beautiful tribute. Praying for Sarah and the family. Congratulations, Grandma!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time for Chocolate Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 How blessed he is to have a mom like you! I'm so glad you get to fall in love with him all over again on a new level.:grouphug: Enjoy your family! Sincerely, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Karen, I just saw this thread. Praying for your son, his wife and their precious new baby. We have a friend who also had a baby girl at 28 weeks. She is now a busy 6 year old girl with absolutely no effects of her very scary start in this world. Praying for a similar outcome for Sarah. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 This made me cry and I don't even know him! Well done, Mama. I pray my boys will grow to be men such as this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 This made me cry and I don't even know him! Well done, Mama. I pray my boys will grow to be men such as this.:iagree: That was my first thought when I read your tribute. That and what am I doing that will help contribute to their becoming this type of man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Any update? I'm hoping all is well. Your tribute spoke volumes. Enjoy your "babies!" (Again, hoping/praying all is progressing well!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Any update? I'm hoping all is well. Your tribute spoke volumes. Enjoy your "babies!" (Again, hoping/praying all is progressing well!) Thanks for asking. His wife finally turned around last night. She was having a horrible time of it. It was so difficult watching ds be torn between being with his wife who needed him and his baby who did as well. Dil was doing so much better by this afternoon that they discharged her. Sarah is doing as well as can be expected. They told us that they only talk in terms of days. So far her days have been good. She is not digesting breast milk and green bile was building up at the end of the feeding tube. I honestly don't know what that means, but that is concerning. It is a very sad place. A couple of the babies in the NICU are doing very, very poorly. I have no experience with premies, so I am way out of my comfort zone. I have no idea whether and when they tell us things if they are huge hurdles or small ones. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Awwwww! I love hearing stories like this. Mine are still young, and I wonder what kind of men they will become. Stories like this are encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Thanks for asking. His wife finally turned around last night. She was having a horrible time of it. It was so difficult watching ds be torn between being with his wife who needed him and his baby who did as well. Dil was doing so much better by this afternoon that they discharged her. Sarah is doing as well as can be expected. They told us that they only talk in terms of days. So far her days have been good. So glad to hear this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Thanks for asking. His wife finally turned around last night. She was having a horrible time of it. It was so difficult watching ds be torn between being with his wife who needed him and his baby who did as well. Dil was doing so much better by this afternoon that they discharged her. Sarah is doing as well as can be expected. They told us that they only talk in terms of days. So far her days have been good. She is not digesting breast milk and green bile was building up at the end of the feeding tube. I honestly don't know what that means, but that is concerning. It is a very sad place. A couple of the babies in the NICU are doing very, very poorly. I have no experience with premies, so I am way out of my comfort zone. I have no idea whether and when they tell us things if they are huge hurdles or small ones. :confused: I'm glad your DIL is doing well and will definitely keep Sarah in my prayers. Thanks for the update.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 What a wonderful son you have! I'm praying for this and hope all is well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 If anyone is still checking to see how Sarah is doing and would like to offer prayers, please pray that her digestive system starts working. This is a major hurdle that her little body must overcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Sending positive thoughts to Sarah, her parents, and to you, 8FillTheHeart. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) 22 yrs ago, I was hugging my large belly and dreaming about the baby boy I longed to meet. I tried to envision what he would look like, what type of personality he would have, and where life would take him. As all parents know, reality and dreams rarely meet. With my ds, reality has exceeded my dreams. As the yrs have flown by, my son has repeatedly demonstrated that he is an incredible individual: responsible, motivated, loving, driven, faithful. But today, after 4 days of incredible turmoil, his life has been altered forever. Today he became a father. I have always admired my son. But the strength of character that I have witnessed over the last few days have left me in awe of him. His wife went into very premature labor 11 hrs from their home. He has been a pillar of strength, tender and compassionate, loving and steadfast, and prayerful. As much as I thought I knew who he was, I really had only had glimpses. As his life was being turned upside down and altered forever, the man that he really is was revealed more clearly by the hour. I am daunted by his depth of character and so incredibly proud to be called his mother. How beautiful!! I often wonder who my kids will become when they are grown. I can only hope they will turn out as noble as your wonderful boy. Sounds like he has a pretty great mother as well to turn out as well as he did. Thank you for sharing. :grouphug::grouphug: How is your grandbaby doing?? I pray that all is well. That is beautiful. I hope you will copy it, print it or rewrite those very words and gift them to him. I'm sure he'd cherish it. Your tribute brings tears to my eyes, especially as a mom of two boys. :grouphug::grouphug: Congratulations and...kudos to you, too, for raising such a fine young man. May your growing family tree be richly blessed. :iagree::iagree: ETA: I just read the other pages. Praying for baby Sarah. Edited May 29, 2011 by Ibbygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 If anyone is still checking to see how Sarah is doing and would like to offer prayers, please pray that her digestive system starts working. This is a major hurdle that her little body must overcome. Thanks. Praying.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 :grouphug: to everyone :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) *wiping real tears* Thank you for sharing that with us. Congratulations, Grandma. ETA: Just read the rest of the thread and sending love to baby Sarah. Edited May 29, 2011 by Barb F. PA in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Praying for her digestive system to start working. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 If anyone is still checking to see how Sarah is doing and would like to offer prayers, please pray that her digestive system starts working. This is a major hurdle that her little body must overcome. Thanks. :grouphug: Praying for Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Just saw this thread thanks to the link from the General board. I'm praying for Sarah and for all of you too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Praying for your family and the new little one. Bask in the pride of knowing your son has shown himself a real man, husband, and father. That is, indeed, something for which to be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Praying for precious baby Sarah as well as her mommy, daddy and all her family, too. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Praying for little Sarah and her family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 :grouphug:Sending prayers for Sarah, and her family.:grouphug: If anyone is still checking to see how Sarah is doing and would like to offer prayers, please pray that her digestive system starts working. This is a major hurdle that her little body must overcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 If anyone is still checking to see how Sarah is doing and would like to offer prayers, please pray that her digestive system starts working. This is a major hurdle that her little body must overcome. Thanks. :grouphug: I'm praying for Sarah and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for baby Sarah and all of you. I know it's got to be good to realize how strong and special your son is, that kind of outcome is what I think we all work so hard towards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 You beautifully expressed your admiration toward your son. I could never be so eloquent, especially during a time of stress. You have helped make him the man he is today. :grouphug: Praying for baby Sarah and all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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