Ryan passed his ROP eye test and he’s almost exactly 5 lbs., and after 7 weeks (ok, 6 weeks, 6 days) he is finally home where he belongs!
With that I’ll be closing this site. I’ll keep it online and at this address indefinitely but it’s time to move on to other things (like real midnight feedings).
In parting Lisa and I would like to thank the many, many people who touched our lives through all this:
The Parents
RushPaul (delivered JJ at 29 weeks) - who gave us someone to catch up to (she came in the hospital 5 days before Lisa and delivered 6 days before Lisa)
Kim (delivered triplets at 21 weeks, none survived) - who kept Lisa smiling from the other bed.
Kevin & Vanessa (delivered twins at 32 weeks) - whose twins showed that this can be done.
Jerry & Lisa (delivered a boy at 35 weeks) - who kept Marc sane.
Cameron’s parents (delivered Cameron at 23 weeks) - who showed us hope with their 4-year-old 28 weeker that made it, and showed us sadness with their 23 weeker that didn’t
Emily & Erin’s parents (delivered twins at ?? weeks) - who showed us that even the worst cases can end with heathy, happy babies.
Carlos and Marie (and their whole family) (delivered girl at term, comatose) - who showed us what family support should be like for everyone.
Katherina’s mom (delivered twins at 23 weeks, one survived) - who showed us grace.
The Doctors
Dr. Henderschott - who took care of Lisa
Dr. Singh - who also took care of Lisa
Dr. Seavers - who actually delivered Ryan. Famous last words, “Hand me the knife.”
Dr. Woo - Ryan’s first doctor
The Nurses (perenatal)
Barbara
Crissanta
Olfelia
MaryBeth
Kelly
Stephanie
Barb
Maija
The Nurses (ICN)
Jay
Harry (and his evil triplets Barry and Larry)
Marina
Earl
Jill
Carol
Julie
Wes
Rena
Maija (again)
The Nurses (Intermediate)
PJ
Leslie
Cindy
Maija (yes, it the same one, again)
Friends
Don & Beth - For visiting, talking and feeding Marc
Beth - For visiting, talking and jinksing Lisa
Gary - For taking our dog, Blizzard, for a few weeks
…and especially…
Ryan’s Grandma - who did so much. She gave up a month and a half of her life to stay near Lisa and to comfort her when she needed it and to hide things around the house that Marc was looking for.
Thank You all