Comments on Life With Eliza Grace: June 23, 2006

Anne, I have a 25 weaker myself, her name is Valen...

2011-11-07T10:58:21.073-05:00

Anne, I have a 25 weaker myself, her name is Valentina. She is now 14 months old and still going through the ups and downs of motor delays, OT and PT sessions and quarantine due to RSV season.
I have read a few of your entries and this one just brought me down to tears. Congratulations to you both for coming so far... I know how hard it is. And I can only imagine what you must have gone through pulling through on your own. No WONDER your daughter is thriving :).

Watch out world, Eliza is here! The world is hers for the taking

Anne: your journey with Eliza is incredible and in...

2011-07-18T20:28:16.935-04:00

Anne: your journey with Eliza is incredible and inspiring! She is an awesome child and so lucky to have such a wonderful and dedicated mom. I wish you too the best and lots of fun in Kidergarten next year! Sarah (R's mom)

I am so moved by your story. I feel I want to give...

2011-06-27T02:51:51.846-04:00

I am so moved by your story. I feel I want to give Eliza a big hug... and you too, of course :). Keep up the good work, you two!

I'm so happy for both of you. You're a gr...

2011-06-26T20:44:50.118-04:00

I'm so happy for both of you. You're a great Mom!

Becky

Oh so lovely!!! What a beautiful story. I am sure ...

2011-06-24T18:56:31.980-04:00

Oh so lovely!!! What a beautiful story. I am sure you feel so much gratitude for Eliza. She is more than thriving, she is soaring!!!

Fantasitc. You have to keep reminding me about Eli...

2011-06-24T07:02:09.932-04:00

Fantasitc. You have to keep reminding me about Eliza's tender beginnings because there's no evidence of it in the little girl that beats me in a race every time.

What a special day. I didn't know any single p...

2011-06-23T17:26:40.736-04:00

What a special day. I didn't know any single parents with micropreemies either. I am very glad that has changed!

What a lovely post with beautiful accompanying pho...

2011-06-23T17:14:15.232-04:00

What a lovely post with beautiful accompanying photographs.

It so strange to think that our babies were months old before they saw anything outside of the hospital.

It must have been very frightening, having to deal with all the medical equipment and appointments on your own.

So glad that you and your beautiful girl pulled through and are here today, thriving and inspiring us all. xo

Beautiful post! Happy Gotcha Day. Isn't it fun...

2011-06-23T15:53:10.226-04:00

Beautiful post! Happy Gotcha Day. Isn't it funny how people take for granted a simple walk around the block?

Love this!!! I remember when we first brought Sam...

2011-06-23T14:34:07.815-04:00

Love this!!! I remember when we first brought Sam home from the NICU, it was bittersweet for us too. We had made so many friends with the nurses/docs and such that it was hard to say goodbye. If I had it my way I would have had the NICU right next to our house! That way I could just look in the windows and know they were nearby :). Funny how that is!
So proud of your Eliza!!! Maybe whenever we get some kind of big micropreemie event get together we can all finally meet each other!

Eliza is indeed very, very good. And you are a rem...

2011-06-23T12:44:05.543-04:00

Eliza is indeed very, very good. And you are a remarkable mother, Anne. We felt those same feelings the day we left the NICU: fear, joy, anticipation, sadness. It's such a momentous day. Hugs to you both.

Your story, Eliza's story, continue to inspire...

2011-06-23T11:47:50.346-04:00

Your story, Eliza's story, continue to inspire me. I understand the SMC part but can only barely imagine the rest. You and your beautiful daughter are heroes. This is truly a day to celebrate, year after year.

Beautiful, Anne. It's impossible to read this...

2011-06-23T09:20:51.432-04:00

Beautiful, Anne. It's impossible to read this without tearing up. The good, good baby has a very good, good mother, and I'm always amazed and inspired by both of you and the beautiful, extraordinary family you've built. Thanks for continuing to share your incredible story with us.

This May marked 7 years post NICU for our 25 weeke...

2011-06-23T08:42:17.147-04:00

This May marked 7 years post NICU for our 25 weeker twins Audrey and Bethany. The memories of that wonderful hellhole do eventually fade! They never disappear but as we get more "life on the outside" those memories take precedence. I admire you very much, Anne!!!!