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Mrs. M. Aerin is sooo beautiful. Thank you for posting all your news. We will continue to keep you both in our prayers. My own baby is approximately the same gestational age so I must admit whenever you post good news I just feel the joy and relief for you in a special way.
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Thank you to those who have read and posted on Aerin's blog. It helps Andrew and I to feel like we're not going through this alone and it's so wonderful to know that so many people are pulling for Aerin.
Very extra-special thanks to expert knitter breyerchic, who sent 2 super-adorable hand-knitted hats for Aerin.
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Thanks, I hoped you'd like them, in mid July I knit two baby hats, one for Aerin, and one for Space Opera's baby. Aerins was pink, lavender, and white, and Operababy's is lavender, blue, green, and white, they're the same size. I entered them in the community building of our county fair as a twin set, where they recieved a blue ribbon (first place) and lots of compliments.
When Aerin was born I decided she needed another hat, much smaller, solid pink with a bow on it, I'll make the other baby one as soon as he's born (to size).
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I've bookmarked your blog. I am so happy to hear that she is getting bigger and stronger every day.
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I showed the blog to a nurse friend of mine who is so thrilled she is doing well. She said to say hi and that she is thinking about Aerin.
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Isn't she just the most adorable baby? I almost died when I saw her with that huge binkie in her mouth! SO CUTE!
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Yay! I just showed Mr. Opera her pictures and he agreed that she's adorable. We're both so glad to read that she's doing so well...what a strong girl!
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Thanks for remembering, y'all. It's hard to belive she's only one month old - she's come so far. Hopefully, she'll only have 2 more (monthly) birthdays in the NICU. It's so amazing that she has so many people rooting for her.
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Every time a new picture of her is up, I coo over it and Emma comes up, sees the picture, and insists on climbing on my lap, getting up, putting her hands on either side of the monitor, and kissing the baby! She's just so sweet, even an 18-month-old can't resist. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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Mrs.M.... that is the cutest little face. I love how her hair frames it. Awwww.... and those lashes. She's just so beautiful. I am glad she is doing so well.
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Wow. That last picture of her makes her look so....old! I can't believe she's only 3 lbs! Congrats on the milestone, I'm so glad to hear that she's doing well.
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We don't have similar situations-- but Inkling spent the first week of his life in an isolette. When they moved him to a regular hospital-baby crib, it was like being able to breathe again.
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Thanks, y'all. I feel like you've been there with us every step of the way.
Just wanted to let everyone know that Aerin is out of the NICU and in the PCN (Progressive Care Nursery). They're saying that she might even come home before her due date. She's also moved out of her isolette (you're so right, Scott) and into a bassinet. My schedule is getting extremely hectic, with feedings and unlimited holding and trying to get the house ready and pumping all day long. I've never been happier.
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I've been following the blog with great interest. I read it when I'm feeling sad--it's so exciting to see her doing well. Aerin is absolutely adorable. Hooray for moving to the PCN! And for cribs, and needing less oxygen, and bottle feedings...
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So*, I have to share a story. Emma and I were looking at the latest pictures of Aerin (yay!) and, after blowing Aerin some kisses (which she loves to do) and talking about babies in general and a sentence or two about "our" baby, she patted my chest. I asked her what she was doing, and she looked at me, looked at Aerin, pointed, and said, "Baby na-na." I said, "Oh, is that how the baby eats?" And she said "Yeah." "And you're a big girl, so you eat your lolly, right?" "Yeah!" (Big grin, sticks lollipop back in mouth.) It was adorable. So besides sharing the wonderful Aerin news with everyone, just wanted to let you know that you're helping Emma with her transition, and eventually with the new baby coming. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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I'm so happy that Aerin is helping Emma, however inadvertantly! I think Emma will make a great big sister - she's so sweet and loving.
By the time Aerin is ready for a BabyCon, you might have kids, adam613. Heck, we might have another one by then.
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We're in the home stretch - Aerin is almost certainly coming home early next week. As in 3-5 days from today. I am spending the night in the hospital with her - a sort of dry run. I am so excited that I am almost frantic.
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Your package is going out in the mail today, Mrs. M! Sorry it took me so long to get the stuff sent out, I hope you'll like it Posts: 957 | Registered: Aug 2002
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I love her name too, in fact it's now the name of the main character in the current novel I'm writing. If it ever gets published, I'll have to mention her in the acknowledgements.
I'm glad she's coming home soon, I have a gift almost ready to send to her.
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