Comments on: The Beginning: More Trials

By: Heather Benza

Heather Benza — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:26:00 +0000

I just found your blog through JessieLeigh and expected to find your whole story. I'm so sorry you had to go through so much at 18. I found the NICU experience pretty tough to take at 33 with a husband and grandparents and an intentional pregnancy. I'm so happy that you seem to have dealt well with your trials and are currently a happy mom!

By: MOD Ivette

MOD Ivette — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:40:03 +0000

Phoebe,

On behalf of the March of Dimes, thank you so much for bravely sharing your touching story about Nicholas.

In case you didn't already know, the March of Dimes has an online community (www.ShareYourStory.org) that helps preemie and NICU parents to connect with and find comfort in one another.

Again, thank you for participating in Fight For Preemies. Best wishes to you, Nicholas and your family.

By: Christie O.

Christie O. — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:28:45 +0000

oh migoodness, your story is just so amazing and heartwrenching, thank you for sharing it with all of us! i sat there reading and nodding along with you on a lot of it, the puffiness, the blood pressure, the swelling, the "puffer fish" reference, all me too. all of it. my water broke at 34 weeks and my son was also 4 lbs 12 ounces. it's so horrible that so many of us have experienced prematurity, my blessings to you! *hugs*

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:19 +0000

I cannot imagine how scared you were. What a difficult time! You are so strong and brave for sharing this!

By: Relishing Life

Relishing Life — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:20 +0000

Phoebe,

Your determination and strength truly is an inspiration! Sharing this difficult time in your life is very courageous! My heart goes out to you for all you and your family have been through! Thank you for sharing your story with us!

Hugs,
Katherine

By: Mamas Little Bears

Mamas Little Bears — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:31:06 +0000

Wow ! you were so young to be going through all this. You have me on th edge of my seat!

Can't wait for the next part.
Thank you for sharing..
Blessings-
Rachelle

By: Monica

Monica — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:26:21 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this. Your story brings back so many memories of my girls premature birth. But you had to endure so much more than that. I can't wait to read the next installment when you're ready for it. And you're in my prayers as you write and share yourself.

By: Amy @ Finer Things

Amy @ Finer Things — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:53:19 +0000

Good grief, Phoebe. How heart-wrenching for you! Write the next installment soon!

By: Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama

Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:21:08 +0000

That must have been so scary…as a teen mom as well I know how emotionally unprepared I was for motherhood and my son's brief (almost 2 week) hospital stay. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to the rest of the story, knowing that all is now well!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:40:59 +0000

So sad that you & your precious son went through that. So glad to know everything turned out ok.

Thank you for sharing your story.