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Re: Premature Confidence - The Long Fall Down

Sandy (Momisodes) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:08:30 -0000

Oh no! Just when things started to look like they were heading down the right path. My heart is pounding for you all. Off to read the follow up...

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QuirkeeJames — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:06:37 -0000

Ahhhh! These cliffhangers are nerve wracking! Hope all is going well with Caitlin.

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:34:54 -0000

Yes, we were pleased with that news at the time too.

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:34:33 -0000

Thanks Tom! We appreciate the prayers.

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:34:03 -0000

Me too!

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Matt — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:31:49 -0000

Hang in there man...hopefully the next installment will be a bit more positive. Glad to hear the cannula is out though....thats always a really good sign.

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Tom — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:11:30 -0000

Oh no... you're leaving us hanging again! I pray everything is okay... I'm sure she'll be fine in the long run. Hang in there, both of you!

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jason — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:40:47 -0000

Wow...a cliffhanger. I hope everything is okay.

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:49:09 -0000

I know - I always try to just be positive and let them lead the conversation; however, that is one reason I don't like talking on the phone. People seem less negative in person when they can read your facial gestures and body language.

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:47:48 -0000

Hey Kel! I don't want to pull your "hear" strings out - you might need them! ;-)

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Jolly Green Dad — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:38:38 -0000

I hate when you call with the best of news and people only greet you with negativity. Like your great news you were conveying on the phone to those people. Congrats again!

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kel — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:31:16 -0000

I'm convienced your going to pull each one of my hear strings individually, this is excrutiating.

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:09:24 -0000

Thanks Stacey! We appreciate your thoughts and prayers very much, and it's good to know others can relate (and have a happy ending).

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:08:08 -0000

Thanks Huckdoll! Originally, I debated about whether or not to write about this experience, but I was talking to a nurse in the NICU the other night and she said that this is a topic that many people don't understand. She also said that it might help to get more dads in to see their kids in the NICU, as she sometimes thinks that dads might feel excluded. So....I'm hoping, no I'm praying, that I have a happy ending to tell for this story. Thanks for reading!

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:04:42 -0000

You weren't being insensitive - no worries.

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Stacey Cochran — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:18:50 -0000

Hang in there Jeremy, there is nothing that God and those doctors can't do these days. I have been in your shoes...@DeAnnaCochran and I will keep you in our prayers.

-Stacey (@ThirdHyphen)

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Huckdoll — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:44:57 -0000

Thanks for sharing the story, Jeremy. I'm looking forward to reading the next part, as heartbreaking as it is. You're quite the story teller :)

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Zoeyjane — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:49:22 -0000

oh god, i didn't mean to seem so insensitive! OF COURSE it's so hard for you. i can't believe you're able to write a bit at a time and post it all!

i'm constantly thinking of you guys, though. which is pretty much the same as saying i'm praying.

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jnbammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:40:21 -0000

we feel the same way Zoeyjane.

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Zoeyjane — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:19:02 -0000

seriously, you are wrenching my heart out. one day at a time.