Three months ago today was the best and the worst day of my life all in one. I hope that the more time that passes, I will look back on March 9th as simply the best day of my life but now the emotions and memories are still way too raw and the reality of what that day was really like still seeps into my mind quite often. Mat and I were two very scared parents. Years of effort and prayers for a baby, many tears shed at failed tries, the struggle of IVF, the elation of learning we'd conceived, a wonderful and exciting pregnancy, had finally come to an end and our beautiful baby boy had been born. But, it went nothing like we'd expected. We were shocked. We were amazed. We'd never even began to imagine it could all be taken away from us. Scary doesn't even begin to explain it. It's still almost unbearable to even discuss. This was our baby.
This was taken once he'd been transported to his second hospital. He was so beautiful, a nice hearty weight, perfectly healthy in every way right up until his delivery. He certainly didn't blend in with the other NICU babies. Most were incredibly tiny and fragile. But yet his illness was at the top of the list as far as critical babies go. Shortly after Mat took this picture, he was transferred yet again to another hospital. It was the best of the best and offered Mathew the most hope for recovery.
This is our beautiful guy 3 months later. Modern medicine, time, and prayer did miracles for him. No more wires, no more feeding tubes, no more constant blood draws, x-rays, and tests. Just lots of love, smiles, giggling, crying, eating, and sleeping. We are so thankful for him and a day doesn't pass that we don't realize just how precious his life is. He's brought us so much joy in these few short months that I can't even begin to imagine what lies ahead. It's hard to believe these two pictures are even of the same baby. So much can change in just 3 months. We are so thankful for his health and realize things could have turned out much worse. Happy 3 months baby boy...we love you!
6 comments:
You're right, it is hard to believe those pictures are of the same baby. Think of just how far you've come! Happy 3 months MJ :-).
Love,
Lisa
Oh my goodness! That 3 month picture is just adorable!
Bridget
I know it's still hard sometimes to even think of the trauma you all went thru, but for some reason it all happened. He sure was a miracle to me & reminded me to keep on fighting. Your li'l Keyes Family is very inspirational! Loved the pic! x, Mindy
I am just running out of words for how cute he is! cute, cute, cute! time is an unbelievable thing...how as it passes, sometimes the trauma seems so far behind you and at others, seems like just yesterday. hugs all around! djm
I too cannot hardly stand to think about those first few days - I was so scared and my heart was broken for you and Mat. But, now "joy comes in the morning" with his health and baby ways...so cute and precious! The experience is and I believe will always be a RAW memory causing pause to say "thank you, thank you". It will give you/me/us an even greater appreciation for his life. We take so, so much for granted in this world. Please give him a big hug and kiss from Grammaw because I sure do miss him!!!:) Mom
You, Mat, and Mathew are all amazing! KW
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