From Linda...
My thoughts raced as I made my way to the hospital. Will they really let me see her? What will she look like? Can I hold her? Will she like me? All of these questions and more were answered when I finally arrived and was escorted to 2 South. First came the "technicalities"...proving who I was, scrubbing up, hearing the "rules" about visiting hours and special needs regarding "premies". Then came the moment of truth....they walked me to Rebekah's room and I was able to see her for the first time. I can honestly tell you that it was love at first sight.
Rebekah was just waking up for her 11:30 AM feeding. Because she is a "premie" (born at 33 weeks vs. 40) Rebekah does not yet have the stamina to bottle feed every three hours. Instead, the hospital alternates between bottle feeding and tube feeding. This particular feeding was the tube feeding so I simply got to hold her and stare. She is so beautiful! How on earth were we blessed with such a beautiful baby? I desperately wanted Mark to be there but timing isn't always what you expect so I simply focused on the bonding between Rebekah and I.
My thoughts raced as I made my way to the hospital. Will they really let me see her? What will she look like? Can I hold her? Will she like me? All of these questions and more were answered when I finally arrived and was escorted to 2 South. First came the "technicalities"...proving who I was, scrubbing up, hearing the "rules" about visiting hours and special needs regarding "premies". Then came the moment of truth....they walked me to Rebekah's room and I was able to see her for the first time. I can honestly tell you that it was love at first sight.
Rebekah was just waking up for her 11:30 AM feeding. Because she is a "premie" (born at 33 weeks vs. 40) Rebekah does not yet have the stamina to bottle feed every three hours. Instead, the hospital alternates between bottle feeding and tube feeding. This particular feeding was the tube feeding so I simply got to hold her and stare. She is so beautiful! How on earth were we blessed with such a beautiful baby? I desperately wanted Mark to be there but timing isn't always what you expect so I simply focused on the bonding between Rebekah and I.
Oh my gosh!!! What a story. It's giving me chills to read how God orchestrated this whole thing. I hope you get to bring your beautiful baby home soon. praying for all of the adjustments! Congratulations! Catherine S.
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