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QuirkeeJames — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:24:26 -0000

Praying for the best. Hope all is well.

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jnbammer — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:22:36 -0000

Thanks Jason!

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:26:39 -0000

We appreciate the thoughts Chuck.

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simplyChuck — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:28:07 -0000

Jeremy. Lori. I'm not sure how you're doing it. These posts are just wreaking me. I think of all of you often.

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:02:07 -0000

Thanks Jim. I appreciate you sending all the positive vibes man - it does make a difference!

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:01:31 -0000

Thanks for the compliment Andrea - I appreciate it.

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:00:17 -0000

Us too Mishi.

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:59:42 -0000

I agree Matt. Life is full of ups-and-downs, and you appreciate the ups much more when you've made it through the downs and maintained a good attitude along the way. I feel bad for people who get stuck (I was one of them for several years after my first daughter, but once I got through it, I appreciated life so much more).

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:57:28 -0000

Good news is what we want to Soap!

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:57:02 -0000

Thanks Tom, and I agree, it's good to know that most things have an explanation (somehow it seems like things with explanations can usually be fixed).

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:56:11 -0000

Thanks Chris.

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:55:22 -0000

Caryn - thanks for all that you do to take care of these precious little babies. I can't speak for other parents, but I want to say that I have the utmost respect for all of the NICU nurses I've met. You all are saints to these children. Thanks again!

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:54:09 -0000

That was definitely a hard thing to endure for both her and us. Thanks Nola!

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jnbammer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:53:42 -0000

Thanks Pat - we appreciate it man!

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Busydad — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:53:38 -0000

You are killing me with these. I can't imagine what you are going through. I know I have said that a million times. I am totally with you in spirit, my friend.

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Andrea — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:37:50 -0000

The candor with which you write is astonishing. Thank you for letting us in on this story of Caitlin's life so far. But I have to say, you leave me on the edge of my seat with every. single. update. Refresh...refresh...refresh...

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Secret Agent Mama — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:09:46 -0000

This made me want to cry. My God.. :(

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jason — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:06:09 -0000

Again, prayers from our family.

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matt — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:20:19 -0000

I am sure everything will come out fine in the end, Jeremy. Really. I know myself that there's nothing that can be said to comfort a person in these situations, but whenever I am going through times of hardship and pain, I try to look a life as a long timeline, then I try to envision the section of the timeline that I am currently experiencing. Usually, if we're lucky, that section is a relatively small piece of the great whole. It helps me to deal, knowing that if everyone can just get through the short section, there's an entire other portion filled with good times, love and happiness. Stay strong and you guys will make it through. You're in our thoughts.

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soapy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:25:42 -0000

I agree with the other commenters. With each post you write, I'm on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting more good news.

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Tom — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:05:38 -0000

It's such a relief to know she was stabilized, and to have a pretty good explanation for the apnea in the first place. I know what you mean about wanting to touch your child when she's in pain, especially when they're so tiny. Hang in there... our prayers are still with you. Thanks for keeping us up to date!

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Dad of Divas — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:08:24 -0000

I have to agree with that you have definitely pulled us into the situation with you and I can't imagine the heartache that you went through in this suituation let alone not being able to comfort your own daughter. Continued prayers coming your way!

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Caryn Bailey — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:46:27 -0000

I pray that everything is ok with your daughter. I am a NICU nurse and I really appreciate your transparency as you write about your daughter.

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Nola — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:34:37 -0000

I cannot imagine not being able to stroke her cheek or hold her in my arms. Poor darlin'!

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PG — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:24:05 -0000

once again you have done a remarkable job of putting us uncomfortably in the moment with you. That's a good thing. Prayers for you guys always.