Hey guys! It’s been a while. Journee is SO active these days! It’s hard to get everything done that I want to do some days. I know I’m not the only one right??
With it being NICU Awareness Month, I wanted to share our NICU story with you guys. Journee had a combo of heart and glucose issues she was dealing with after she was born. We knew about the heart stuff during my pregnancy, but her glucose issues were a surprise. We spent a whole week there at Texas Children’s Hospital. It was a pretty scary experience.
One of the best things they have at Texas Children’s is access to the Ronald McDonald House. I stayed there every night after I was discharged. It was right around the corner from the NICU so I had easy access to Journee. After my unplanned c-section and limited mobility, having that access to her was so crucial! That place was a blessing!
My heart broke for all the babies in the NICU, not just my own. There were some tough days in there for sure, and you could hear and see the tears of these families. I really admired their strength. I mean, some of the babies had been in there for months! We were just there a week and it seemed like forever!
I can’t say enough about the NICU nurses. They were the best! They taught us so much! Of course as new parents, we had ALL the questions. The nurses showed us everything from how to change her diaper, how to bathe her, how to hold her, etc. They also had a very calming presence that helped in those moments of anxiety. Just seeing all the cords and machines Journee was hooked up to would get me all teary eyed. They were always there to console and reassure us she was fine. A true God send!
So although the NICU can definitely be a sad and scary place, it’s also a place of strength. Babies are such fighters! They’re so much stronger than we realize. Seeing the fight in Journee kept my spirits up each and everyday. I’m grateful that God saved her, and gave me a testimony to help encourage others!
Chic Bargain Life 