Rachel was watching tv the other night, and saw this documentary so she decided to record it. I am so happy that she did because I LOVE watching real shows about families with babies in the NICU. I, of course, bawled through the majority of the show and it was for happy and sad reasons. I will always feel blessed that Henry J is in our lives, but the sadness that I felt almost every day while he was in the hospital is something that is hard to explain. It was almost weird watching the show, because there are things that Nicole Conn said that hit so close to home it gave me chills. There are also things that she said that I didn't agree with, or was able to relate to. Most of the nurses and people on this documentary say how families struggle with life and their relationship while they have a sick baby. Alan and I were among the very few who only grew closer through the experience. I see my little baby now and my heart swells with love as I see him turn into a healthy toddler. 
I often get asked how I was able to manage life with him in the hospital for nearly 3 months, and I am reminded of a quote that goes something like: "You don't know how strong you can be, until being strong is the only choice you have".
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i love that quote so much. i can only imagine the feelings you went thru with henry in the nicu, but the thought of being apart from my babies that long and worrying about them every moment. love that little guy and cant wait to see you guys again!
Oh I love that post Chels :) You and Alan are amazing and I'm still amazed everytime I see Henry J. And I was actually going to ask you if you've seen that show. I think they have a NICU series now...could be wrong, but I thought thats what I saw.
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