NICU Reunion

Saturday was the reunion for the "graduates" of the NICU at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. It has hard to believe that it has almost been a year since that wonderful, yet terrible day in November. To look at Nathan now, no one would have guessed that he was so dangerously close to death. To honor all the special miracles, Henry Ford invites back the children who had to stay in the NICU. It was great seeing the people who helped (and who I thank everyday) for saving my beautiful little boy. The girls enjoyed it too. They had face painting, train rides, a Science Magic Show, food and a DJ. We sat with Chad, Carmen and Joel (another NICU miracle!) It still is astonishing to me that not only did I have a baby so close to danger, but so did one our dear friends! Nate and Joel will have that one bond for the rest of their lives! Nate is pictured here with one of the nurse practitioners that was part of his care, but was also one of the most comforting people to me in the NICU those first uncertain days with Nate. He is also here with Dr. Kumar, one of the neonatalogists who cared for him during his last 10 or so days.