I had debated posting the close up photo of Ella. One may look at Ella and focus on the IV, tubes and tubing for her breathing as I can see how it can be scary.
When I see Ella... I seen an amazingly beautiful girl. Our daughter who has a mom, dad, brothers, grandparents and many other family and friends waiting for her to come home. I can envision her running around in our backyard playing and giggling.
Yesterday morning a new baby came into the NICU. This baby is much bigger and is in a warming bed but not an isolette like Ella. My first wonder was why is this baby here. I saw a young Hmong dad at the side who silently watched his new baby. I did not hear much for words between the nurses and him. He looked so sad and scared. Later in the day, he was pushing his wife, I assume, into the NICU. The doctor and nurse were at the bedside. The baby just had a chest tube put in for fluid around the lung. They told them this then got a translator. I did not look at them since I should not be listening but we are very close to each other. It is scary enough to have a baby in the NICU but then to add the barrier of language intensifies it so much.... I imagine. They seemed so alone. I feel so sad for them as I am sure they are frightened.
I am thankful for a loving supportive family and friends.
Thank you
What a sweet baby girl and I love that you posted a picture of her :). It is scary to see the tubes, but look at how amazing modern medicine is! It brings me back to when my son was born. He was a bit bigger than Ella (3 pounds, 15 ounces), but still so tiny. She's beautiful and the pictures are beautiful as well :).
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