I shouldn’t be able to write this post yet. But here I am with a dull ache across my c-section incision reminding me of the events that have already transpired. My pregnancy was cut short and we are now a family with two under two.
I was only 32 weeks and a few days when Harper’s little brother decided he needed to meet us. He couldn’t wait till his December 4 due date. On October 12, 2019 Eli Stewart Davis entered the world and made us a family of four.
Again we’ve been thrown into the unexpected and the journey for Eli is just beginning. He is doing really well, but we’ve got a long NICU stay ahead of us. I guess I will be revisiting my tips for surviving the NICU and maybe picking up some more.
We are a family of four. We have two under two. But it looks so different.
For now two under two looks like needing lots of extra help to watch Harper as I physically heal. I didn’t anticipate how hard it would be to hear Harper cry and not be able to swoop in and pick her up. It’s arranging for someone to watch Harper, so Luke and I can go see our baby boy. There are plenty of tears – which I’m sure anyone with two under two experiences. We’ve also rejoiced as Eli has made major strides and continues to get stronger each day. But the truth is no matter where we are there is someone missing. We won’t all be in the same place till he comes home since Harper is too little to visit the NICU.
As we walk another unexpected path, we have been blessed with so much support, love, prayers and food from family and friends. We couldn’t do this without them.
Beautiful! Congratulations, Laurie. So happy for you and your whole family of four, and so excited for when you are all home together. Thanks for sharing your story. You’re a terrific writer.
Thanks!
Stay strong sweet friend <3 Eli is being fortified with the very best and will come home soon, such a strong little fighter! He loves you so much already- you can see it in his gaze in every picture where he cant take his eyes off of you. You and Luke are pillars of strength. I hate that you are going through another whirlwind NICU stay with all the trauma that comes with that. But I know you are calm, and resilient, and brave and this stage will be over soon and your family of four will finally be together! Can't wait to see you tomorrow.
Thanks <3