cjra wrote:
> My little one, whom medical professionals didn't think would survive
> her first 12 hours, turned 2 years old today!
Wooo hoo! My DD turns 5 today (the 4th), and she's
rarin' to go too.
> Me? I'm an emotional mess: Happiest Mom on earth, and overwhelmed with
> emotion when I even think of the day she was born and the trauma that
> followed. It's a weird feeling....I never want to relive those days,
> even though they brought me the most amazing creature in my world.
>
> Do other NICU parents go through the same thing? I'm hoping one day we
> can look back on her birthday and just be happy, instead of the
> happiness combining with this feeling of terror in the pit of our
> stomachs.
We have been fortunate not to have had to go through
anything like that, but it would not surprise me if your
reaction is very common. I would guess that it gets better
slowly over time, but there will probably always be at least
a twinge on a day as significant as a birthday. Thank goodness
you have a happy outcome to cherish.
Best wishes,
Ericka
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