Micro Preemie Monday
Welcome to the first Micro Preemie Monday of the New Year! I hope you all had a great holiday, and are ready to read more stories of strength and perseverance.
Today, we meet Emersyn, as told by his mom Sabrina. Emersyn has been fighting for a long time, but I think his story will show us all that we can’t give up.
Emersyn
1. Tell us about your baby.
My son’s name is Emersyn . He was born at 26 weeks, 5 days at 1 pound 7 oz and 12″ long. He was born because my placenta ruptured, and I have a blood clotting disorder that contributed . I checked into the hospital on 10/3/14 with bleeding and he was born 3 days later on the 6th of October. He is our first and only child.
2. How long was your NICU stay? What was the hardest part?
3. Do you know what caused your premature birth?
My placenta ruptured, and I have a blood clotting disorder (I had a clot in my placenta). My son is still in the NICU because his lungs aren’t strong or big enough. He has a trach , BPD, a g-tube and is on oxygen.
4. How are you, your family, and your baby doing now?
Almost 500 days in the NICU?!?! That’s heartbreaking. I had a preterm baby with my first (born at 36w4d) but he was healthy as could be and required no NICU time. My second was born at 38w3d. I’m so so so grateful for healthy and term (or near term!) babies.
Yes it sucks to put it bluntly. But it’s been a life changing experience and that part I am grateful for
Oh WOW!!! Such a strong little guy. Here’s to bringing him home Soon <3
What a beautiful baby. I hope that soon you will be able to take him home.
What a fighter (and I mean both mom and baby.) I hope he gets to come home soon. He’s just adorable. Keeping this family in my thoughts.
Lovely post as always. I love reading about other moms and their NICU journeys.
aww! he is such a cute little baby! I am so sorry him and the family are going through this. I pray he will heal 100% Thank you for sharing his story.
Your little man is so precious! Thank you for sharing your story with us! I pray you get to bring him home soon!
Thank you all for the kind words 🙂
Emersyn has been a fighter from day 1 and I’m
Hopeful that tbks chapter of our lives will be over soon <3
What a beautiful little guy! I hope that he grows stronger and that you will be able to bring him home soon!
Wow! What an inspiring story from a parent of a baby still in the hospital. He’s such a sweetie, but also such a fighter! It’s great to see posts like this – that show how strong and hard it can be. Thank you
Such a strong family with a beautiful bundle of joy. I can’t imagine the things they’ve been through. I hope they can bring Emersyn home soon!
Wow, your story gave me goosebumps. You are so incredibly strong. Best wishes as you move toward bringing your sweet son home!
He is so precious- sending prayers that you get to bring your strong fighter home soon!
So happy to hear it brought you and your husband closer! I pray you can bring your baby home soon!!
He’s beautiful, and I love how you have such a positive attitude. Prayers for you and your family!
What a miracle and joy Emersyn is. It may be such a long hard road but with parents like his, he is truly one blessed little boy.
Praying you are able to take Emersyn home real soon!! Thank you for sharing your story.
This is SUCH a powerful story, Shann. Thank you so much for featuring this strong boy and sharing his family’s story with us. I will pray for them and him. They SO incredible to have gone through hard times and still have such perspective!
Thank you Alana.
Thank you for sharing! My youngest was in the NICU for 19 days.. so I can’t even begin to imagine being there for over a year. So awesome that you and your husband are closer, that is truly a gift and wonderful.