From a very proud mummy to her son
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Topic: From a very proud mummy to her son
Posted By: NikkiB
Subject: From a very proud mummy to her son
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 7:08am
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I know this is very personal for an open forum, but just wanted to share this with those of you who have shared this journey with us.
"What an incredible journey you have lead us on, there has been so many highs and so many lows, but what a relief that you have now reached one! We were told to take things ‘hour by hour’ when you were born at 26 weeks. But they did not see the fighter in you, who’d show them they’re wrong, our little miracle boy, who would thrive and grow strong. So many tears were shed in the beginning. You looked so sick and fragile under the phototherapy lights in the incubator. Daunting wires and tubing everywhere. I had to wait 2 weeks to hold you. Too scared to move or to kiss your head, just trying to breathe in your baby scent. Always hearing the words fragile…fragile…fragile…Then it was stable…stable….stable…. then ‘irreparable heart defect’, news to break anyone. Ventilator, CPAP, low flow, catherder study, laser eye surgery, three hospital transfers…home. 5 months of waiting to have you finally home. Then back up to Auckland to hear amazing news, ‘confident of a full heart repair’! Woohoo! But you had to do things in Jacob style, falling extremely ill, 5 days in PICU. Fragile…fragile…stable…stable…then back home to Wellington hospital, back home again. Who would have expected such a bright, smiley boy emerge from that tiny baby born far too early. How far you have come, how you have touched so many people, how you have taught us all so many life lessons. How have you managed to do all this in only one year? Never will I take for granted being able to cuddle and kiss you whenever I want. Never will I take for granted having you home with us. And never will I take for granted having you in our lives. You complete our family Jacob, stay strong and well, may you have a long and happy life. Love you  " ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
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Posted By: Mrs_B
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 7:10am
Awww that's beautiful  Hope the new year is a happy and healthy one for your family -------------  
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 8:13am
Thank you!  -------------  http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 8:22am
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*melt* that was just beautiful! ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 8:25am
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That was very beautiful, brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations and best wishes on your birthday Jacob ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 9:17am
Happy Birthday Jacob ------------- 
 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 1:14pm
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aww that was beautiful!! happy bday little guy! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: kakapo
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 1:38pm
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Awww, that's so sweet |
Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 4:53pm
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So proud of all of you guys!!
Love and hugs to Jacob XX ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: gossamer
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 6:06pm
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That was lovely :) Its amazing how strong little bubbas can be. ------------- T (6) A (2) Our angel baby Sep 2011 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 6:21pm
 ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: Shelt
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 8:21pm
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Awww that brought tears to my eyes. Having spent far too much time in hospital with my wee one in the past year (and yet no where near the time you've spent in various ones) I can go some way to imagining what it must be like for you. Stay strong and may your boy have a happy and enjoyable life .
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Posted By: monster
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 8:41pm
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That's so lovely Nik. -------------   
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Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 9:03pm
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Awwww that is just beautiful Happy birthday Jacob! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 9:20pm
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That's lovely. Happy Birthday little fighter -------------  
 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 10:53pm
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That was beautiful :-)
Happy birthday Jacob ! ------------- 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 11:32pm
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Happy birthday Jacob!
Nikki that was beautiful... -------------   
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 30 December 2009 at 2:40am
Happy Birthday Jacob! Nikki, that was beautiful ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 30 December 2009 at 7:24am
| Awwwwwwww...happy birthday! |
Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 30 December 2009 at 8:48am
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Thanks guys. We had a wonderful party yesterday for Jacob, certainly a year to celebrate ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: wellygirl
Date Posted: 30 December 2009 at 7:38pm
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I've gone all teary. What a little fighter, and what a great Mum he has
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 30 December 2009 at 7:44pm
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Aww thats was lovely
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 30 December 2009 at 8:45pm
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Beautiful
Happy birthday little man ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 30 December 2009 at 9:30pm
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You know what us Oct 07 aunties think of your wee fighter. You are all ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: kmarie
Date Posted: 31 December 2009 at 9:02am
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Aw that's so beautiful! So glad you posted it on here as I remember reading how he was going in the early days, then I never managed to follow and find out how you all are. What a little fighter! Happy Birthday!! xx ------------- 
twins in heaven Oct07 Is 40:11 "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart." |
Posted By: Huggles
Date Posted: 31 December 2009 at 9:15am
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Jacob you are definetly a little fighter and you make your mummy and daddy so proud. Happy birthday for the other day!
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 05 January 2010 at 9:54pm
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Aww, I had tears in my eyes too. Congratulations on your first birthday Jacob!!
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 29 December 2010 at 12:44pm
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I thought I’d update this post for those of you who were following our story. Jacob is now a 2 year old!!!!!
Wow, 2 years old!!! Onwards and upwards! Its been a long year, Jacob was meant to have his full heart repair back in February, he finally had it in November. There has certainly been no looking back since then. He is now almost walking, almost eating and drinking enough so we can take his feeding tube out That’s the next challenge. But I know we’ll get there. We’ve been up to Starship three times this year, one cardiac cath, one MRI and his open heart surgery. Apart from his heart surgery, we were only in our local hospital once with a bacterial infection in his lungs – not bad for a little one which such complex medical problems
Jacob is a little boy who has such a strong will, real spunk, a fun loving personality and a smile that captures your heart. He certainly gives his brother a run for his money. I now know that if Jacob sets his mind on something, then there will be no stopping him. I’m the proudest mum ever, proud of my little fighter, proud of my family and proud of my husband – we’ve made it! We’ve survived the two hardest years of our lives. We are so excited about the future and are now making plans - because we can! Once again, thank you for all of your support. Especially the October 07 girls, you guys rock! Happy Birthday my little fighter, we are all so proud of you xoxo ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: zoeymil
Date Posted: 29 December 2010 at 5:34pm
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Nikki i remember reading your post last year and crying my eyes out..... my wee girl was born at 28weeks on the 29th of December 2008!!! So we have been celebrating her birthday today!!! You certainly have had an amazing journey!!! COngrats and good luck!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: troutpout
Date Posted: 29 December 2010 at 7:13pm
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that was beautiful! happy birthday little man xoxo ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 30 December 2010 at 8:09am
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Thanks Zoeymil. How is your daughter these days? Happy Birthday to her Congrats on being pregnant again and making it to full term!!!!!! ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: Huggles
Date Posted: 30 December 2010 at 12:26pm
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Nikki you are an extremely awesome mumma. Jacob is lucky to have you as his mummy too... Happy birthday for yesterday Jacob... keep being a fighter!
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 31 December 2010 at 7:44am
Awesome awesome awesome!!
Happy 2nd Birthday little guy! Congrats Nikki and family, what a great post update to read! ------------- 
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NikkiB wrote:Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 31 December 2010 at 7:50am
What she said
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 31 December 2010 at 7:59am
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Posted By: _Deb_
Date Posted: 31 December 2010 at 8:15am
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That's lovely Nikki. It's so nice to hear about how far Jacob has come, thinking back to when he arrived and you had no idea what the future would hold. Just look at him now! He's proven what a strong little fighter he is and you're an amazing mum.
Happy Birthday for the other day Jacob. ------------- 
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