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[mrs_slats]

So I've been meaning to do this for a long time, and never did it. >_< .
Juliet Adelaide's birth story:

Juliet Adelaide Slatosky
Born 7-7-08 at 12:30pm
21 inches long
8lbs 15oz

Comments

[jeunelis]

I am so glad she is okay! I know how wonderful it is to have your baby home with you, happy and healthy.

[jaspcwpbby1]

I am so happy that everything is going so well. She is beautiful! You definitely brought tears to my eyes as I read this. The strength you all demonstrated is amazing.

Thank you so much for posting this. I'm on the cardiac team that fixes these defects in babies (I'm the one who freezes em :)). It's so neat to see a parents perspective of a cardiac baby's journey, especially coming through such a severe defect. It truely is inspirational, and helps me see the impact I have on families. I don't get to see that side often, so thank you!

[mrs_slats]

Wow!
When I was in the waiting room I remember wondering what it is like for you guys to see all these tiny ones and actually see them opened up and such. I don't think I could handle it. I can see all the adult blood and guts you want- but if it's a child I burst into tears. I have a hard time handling it if my son has a nosebleed, let alone seeing their little chests open. It takes a special kind of person to work in that field and see the big picture where you are SAVING LIVES and saving families.
I can't even fathom being the one doing all the repairs on such a tiny heart. One thing I can say is that at the hospital we were at, we were treated so well. Everyone was so amazingly nice and good with both the parents and the kids. You should know that the role you play and the work you do is massively appreciated by the families. I am part of a group that consists of families with cardiac children and every one of them expresses at some point a profound gratitude for everyone on the cardiac team, regardless of the outcome of the

[mzfuller]

Im so glad they were able to find out what was wrong with your little girl so fast! Such a blessing in disguise! I too just had a NICU scare and although we were blessed that she isnt needing surgery.. you are right, there is never any way to prepare yourself to see your little one after something like that.

[babyogg]

oh wow, she's beautiful!!!!

[imustconfess]

im so glad to hear juliet is doing well, ive been thinking about you since you first posted about her condition. she is beautiful by the way!! congrats