Izzy was a repeat, scheduled C-section due to my previous pregnancy being an emergency. I did look into the option of a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), but ultimately Sterling…
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$196,713.96 That was the total of our bill for Izzy’s inpatient stay in July (though it wasn’t mailed to us until January). That does not include any of her ongoing…
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Wednesday, 7/21 Sometimes I wonder why I share anything positive because it seems like those glimmers of hope just get ripped away from us so quickly… like we can start…
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Sunday, 7/18 When Izzy got her initial nasal tube placed, I asked if there was any way she could pull it out. They said no. So, Izzy pulled out her…
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Saturday, 7/17 At 1:45 in the morning, Izzy aspirated. This was the worst day of my life. We’re on the neuro floor. Izzy gets laid down in her crib to…
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Friday, 7/16 Sterling is over it. He wants to transfer to Cleveland Clinic if this hospital does not hear us out today. Because they messed up the second spinal yesterday…
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Thursday, 7/15 Got to hold Izzy one time throughout the night & rock her back to sleep. Had to stand to do this though because I couldn’t move her away…
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Wednesday, 7/14 The frustration begins. At 1:40 in the morning, I texted my mom, “The medicine isn’t working. She’s still seizing, and no one seems to know what the fuck…
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Home on the 4th of July with our perfect girl & first pediatrician appointment set up for 4 days later on July 8th. Because Sterling had torn his Achilles in…