Thursday, March 21, 2013

Thank you for lightening the load

There are benefits to having a baby in the NICU, one of them being that you get to see friends more often than you normally would. Either because they're taking care of your other kids so much, bringing you a gift to cheer you up, or just coming to say hi.  Or like today, people who you've never met before bring you dinner. It's good.



Here is an edited version of Ruby and her tumor.
We are still waiting and working on feeds, nothing new.  I did ask Ruby's awesome nurse today, Angie, if I could switch physical therapists for Ruby. Now Barb is the one assigned to us and I'm thankful for her. She talks to me like a normal person and made me feel like I was doing things right!


I was gone much of the day today at the hospital. Mark met me up there and then before we went home to the girls we went for a walk at the park. It was nice to feel the sunshine and hold hands.

Most often I feel like I can't do my best at being a mom at home for Siri and Jane, or to Ruby at the hospital, or to Mark as a wife because there is just not enough of me. But today, I felt like I did my best and we were all happy. Although the quantity of time I spend with each member of my family is less, the quality sure is better. I listen intently as Siri tells me the happenings of the day, or as Jane whispers nonsense in my ear and snuggles in my lap.

4 comments:

Melissa Bryner said...

Awe, you're such a good Mom! Here's to a good day:)

Doug and Tressa said...

Barb is the best! She was Logan's therapist and worked miracles I tell you. I hope you like her better! Would love to come and visit.

Elder and Sister Craven said...

Mark and Ali, We are stilling in a chapel foyer in Rome helping with a video shoot reading your touching blog. We cannot imagine the emotional drain you are experiencing but want you to know that we pray for you all daily. Here is a big hug from across the world. Elaine and Martin

Elder and Sister Craven said...

Mark and Ali, We are stilling in a chapel foyer in Rome helping with a video shoot reading your touching blog. We cannot imagine the emotional drain you are experiencing but want you to know that we pray for you all daily. Here is a big hug from across the world. Elaine and Martin