Prepare to be inspired as we embark on a heartfelt journey filled with unimaginable challenges, extraordinary strength, and boundless love. In this remarkable story, we follow the courageous journey of OP, a parent whose world was turned upside down when their daughter arrived prematurely, bringing with her a rollercoaster of emotions and a fight for survival. Join us as we witness the triumph of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
OP’s daughter arrives prematurely at just 25 weeks and 5 days. Discover the devastating impact of preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome on OP’s wife, pushing them into a harrowing battle for their daughter’s life. Experience the anxiety and fear that gripped OP’s heart as they watched their baby’s tiny form being intubated, hoping for a glimmer of hope.
Embrace the emotional turbulence that comes with the NICU experience. Delve into the heart-wrenching moments as OP’s daughter faces a bowel perforation, with uncertain odds of survival. Learn about the restrictions imposed by the hospital’s COVID-19 policy, limiting OP’s precious time with their daughter during critical surgeries and milestones.
Discover the bitter-sweet sacrifice OP had to make during these challenging times. Witness their determination to be present for their daughter, even as their job demanded their physical presence. Understand the disappointment and bitterness that followed their unexpected layoff, overshadowing the joy of witnessing their daughter’s progress.
1. OP is bringing his girl home from the NICU!
2. After 130 days of nightmares and miracles OP is finally bringing his daughter home from the NICU
3. OP says that he just needs to vent
4. Less than a week later, she had bowel perforation.
5. OP did not see her for about six weeks until she randomly coded one night
6. That happened a day before they allowed two visitors
7. OP says there is a lot of good to come out of this
8. The first time OP saw his daughter he was instantly head over heals
9. OP says one of the best parts of all this was seeing what an incredible mother his wife is
10. OP’s daughter was intubated for the first month of her life and had to be re-intubated a couple of times!
11. OP tells us that the first time she smiled at him that meant so much more than it would have if she wasn’t a NICU baby
12. OP thanks everyone for the support and his first award on Reddit
13. “I’m not crying, it’s just that my eyes are sweating…”
14. This Redditor’s son was born at 25 weeks and went to the OB
15. Brave little girl for real!
16. Here’s what a NICU nurse had to say
17. This Redditor’s daughter was born at 30 weeks
18. This Redditor says that it’s the best feeling in the world to bring your baby home after the NICU
19. This Redditor welcomes OP to the graduates club
20. OP says that he can’t even imagine 200+ days and thanks her for sharing this with him
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