I’m 35 and 5 days pregnant when Emma was delivered via c-section at the hospital. She was 8lbs and absolutely beautiful. I got to see her for a few seconds and then she was whisked away to the NICU. I didn’t get to go down there to see her until the following day. Waiting to see your newborn baby is pure torture. When I finally did see her, she was hooked up to a breathing tube and a ton of other wires and monitors. Her lungs were not as strong as the doctors would have liked them to be since she was under 37 weeks. The moment I got to hold her I fell in love. Emma was the most amazing gift I’ve ever been given. I was so incredibly happy but so scared because I knew her surgery would be happening in the near future.
She’s here!!
Published by Lauren Seeger
I'm a mom of four girls, including my daughter Emma, who is nonverbal and has complex medical needs. Through Emma Bear's Journey, I share our family's experiences, the everyday resources that help us, and what I've learned about caring for and advocating for Emma. My hope is to help other families feel more informed, supported, and less alone. View all posts by Lauren Seeger
