ALI

Thanks for letting us know Jay. it means a lot to us that we can help give hope and support to you, Steph and others through her website, it is not just about Charlotte's Story though, it is the story of every Mum and Dad who have to go through the biggest emotional rollercoaster of their lives, the trauma of a premature birth. We hope as many people as possible see it and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and can be a happy ending. If anyone has concerns or worries then please do not hesitate to email us through the "contact us" section on the website.

Anyway more importantly Charlotte squeaked to me this morning to Say Hi
to AngelLynn and tell her she will be keeping an eye on her progress.

skiwi

that is really sweet, grabbing your finger, how is steph doing....check this out, Ali's put this in for Jay and Steph about there baby...... http://www.charlottelow.com/diary.php you might have to copie and paste

LilysMummy

Aww thats so kind.

Nice to know there are nice people in the workd still.

xx

Wobbles

I nearly cried reading this part.

Thanks for joining the site Ali and being so much hope for Steph & Jay. We're a little over a year old & this has been the first time any of the girls here have given birth before th 25th week.

Can't word what I want to say but this whole thread makes me realise how supporting strangers can be to each other its touching (plus Im emotional as it is hehe).

to all

Thoughts to Steph & bubs Jay & you of course x

Iwantone!!!

ali thats so sweet jay thats amzingshe has sucked her thumb how ru and steph doing ??

Suz

Wobbles, I could not Agree with you more......

Jay

OMG you guys

Everytime I come on, there's something new and my eye's well-up

you are all soo wonderful and encouraging! Especially you Al and little charlotte for her squeek

Update:

Steph was released from the hospital today and her staples removed

I'm sure she'll be on very soon

Suz

Awe...Big hugs for Steph...I hope you are at home resting comfy in your own bed....But I can only imagine how you feel knowing your Daughter is not home with you.... Just remember she is in good hands and is safe. Im sure she will be home soon...

turbo_mom

Hello everyone

I just want to say thank you for all of your support and kind wishes this past week. This forum has been my backbone during this pregnancy and I have made alot of new friends and learned so much!!!

I am home now resting on the couch. I had a shower in my shower and im in my housecoat. I feel sooooo much better being here and im way more relaxed. I was starting to feel like such a stranger to the outside world and to Jay feels like i've hardly seen him in forever!!!

Today wasn't too bad coming home. I miss my little girl sooo much though. I still can't get over how surreal it is though. One week ago she was in my tummy... Now I sit here and she's in an incubator. It's such a strange feeling!!! You get used to doing everything with a little baby in you.... So now everything I do is going to be different.. I can't beleive that that little miracle came out of me. That tiny little human came out of my belly and shes alive!!!

But the nurses at the hospital are wonderful and so supportive and kind. I know we will all become very close in the weeks to come.

So now I just don't know what I will do with myself. I'm not going to back to work. And my girl is at the hospital so what am I to do with my time? I just don't know yet. I think that in a week i'll be feeling more "normal" and moving around will be easier. I will have to refrain from cleaning lol. I'm not even allowed to drive for 4-6 weeks!!

Well I can't tell u all how blessed I am that Jay has been here for me every single step of the way. Both our lives were thrown into dissaray and he handled things so well. I could only imagine how he was feeling with the love of his life on the cutting table and the little miracle we made together being whisked off to NICU. He has been my rock and my roots through this whole thing. I could not do it without him. This really brings our relationship with eachother to a whole new level. And I can't even tell u how proud he is of our daughter and loves to show her off. And me either I'm going to carry her picture in my wallet and show her to everyone I know. I really can't wait to hold her in my arms for the first time. I think that will be one moment that will strengthen our bond as mother and child more than anything else in this world. I know it will only be a couple of weeks. I hope they go quickly.

Well anyways time for bed. Just thought i'd let u all know that i'm home and I get to have a nice normal sleep in my own bed with my man. Thanks again everyone

And thank you Ali for your support. You are an inspiration to so many people.. Especially us. It's awesome to know theres lots of others out there who ahave gone through what we are. The support is so crucial. Thank you for your prayers.

shamrockgirl4

welcome home hun and hope baby be able to join u in a few weeks time how are u feeling now healing wise? hope all is well and your really lucky to have such a caring partner bless him