collins was born 6 weeks early, and has been spending this first little while in the NICU.
it’s really been tugging at my heartstrings. it’s hard to watch such a precious, perfect little girl go through so much. i got to hold her for the first time last night and oh my gosh she is precious.
so pure, miraculous, and full of life. i love her.
she has her mama’s dark flawless skin and brown eyes + her daddy’s blonde hair and defined smile lines, along with the sweetest most tiny fingers and toes i have ever seen.
parenting is one of those things where once you’ve experienced it, you just know.
you understand the meaning of the dark circles under your mom’s eyes.
you understand when a stranger asks you for a diaper for her 6 week old because she only packed one. you know what it feels like when your mom goes back home after your first baby is born, and realize why she would wait up for you every night while you were in high school.
you understand why mom’s never stop crying.
you know the definition of worry, pain, and genuine happiness.
you can just relate.
ashley and cody are absolutely incredible parents and their love for sweet little collins is contagious. watching them go through this is such a strength to all of us. a testimony of how deep the love of a parent truly is.
life isn’t always fair. but i know that we are all strong enough to make it through the hardships that we are faced with. and i know that together they will make it through this.
i pray every prayer that collins will keep fighting. that she will grow and develop so that they will be able to go home quick and begin their new family life the way that they imagined. collins is a such a strong little girl, and i know she will be just fine!
I know exactly how they feel! EXACTLY, it is so hard having your little precious blessing in the hospital. Kase was 6 weeks early, luckily, he only had to be at the hospital for a week. Lets hope her body “wakes up” and realizes it can do what it needs to. They will be in our prayers, and I love her name(it was on my list when we had Mak).
I’m not even a mother and I just teared up. You are an incredible writer, Ginger! I hope baby Collins (adorable name!) keeps fighting! Please keep us updated.