So we begin our NICU journey....

[ladybird11]

You are so strong Infinity - you are such an inspiration hun.

As hard as it is to not go to the hospital to see your princess you know you can always call and ask about her progress, no where near the same as being there in person I understand - but better than nothing. She'll still be on your mind and in your heart hun.

I'm sending all the strength Heidi's way - and tonight I'll light a candle for her too. What a little fighter you've got on your hands ;-)

[Amity]

Thinking of you and DH and your boy, today and most days. Get better soon Heidi, healing vibes.

[meow]

Oh Infinity! I'm SO glad to hear she has riden the worst of the storm and I have everything crossed for her to continue to get well. I'm thinking of you all a lot

[onthefly]

It's such a relief to hear she's out of the worst danger!
Please rest up and heal yourself infinity

[thepixie]

Thanks for the update Infinity - I have been worried about her and you. Hope you are all well again soon and you can spend some more precious time with your little girl.

[MistyFying]

That's good news Infinity . I hope your recovery is super-quick, and you're back with your precious girl in no time.

[Jennifer13]

Rest up, Infinity, sounds like it's important for both you and your tiny girl to be taken care of right now.

Heidi has been in my thoughts and prayers. I hope she continues to respond so well to her treatment.

[MantaRay]

What a strong little fighter you have there hun (I bet she takes after you ). I hope you are able to visit your beautiful DD soon hun, but I am really proud of how well you are coping in the meantime. You are all in my thoughts and prayers hun.

[Butterfly Child]

Aww Hun your an inspiration to me i'm in awe of your strength!, you have beautiful little fighter there beautiful and i know exactly where she gets that from i've been thinking of you and your precious little girl and will keep her in my prayers. Rest up Hun and take care of yourself

[*Infinity*]

Its so lovely coming back in here to such kind-hearted people cheering Heidi on. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

DP has been with her each day, morning and going back down at night. Being such the sweetie that he is, he took our video cam down and has filmed her for me to watch. Its not the same as being with her, but makes a big difference. She is improving slowly, bit by bit each time he visits. The doctors are happy with her, she just needs some more time and hopefully we'll be on more solid ground. Even on the morphine she's starting to get a bit more active which is a great sign.

DS & I are getting much better which is good. I'm still banning myself until Tuesday, I'm so paranoid about being infectious and stopping at home for a few days has forced me to rest up a bit instead of running around like a mad woman. I still need to keep busy though...I'm going nuts being away from her.

I forgot to add that the day everything went pear-shaped, we received the professional photos of Heidi that were arranged through the ACOCP. They are just beautiful. I sat and bawled my eyes out looking through them - it was such a tough day and to have those beautiful pics of Heidi when she was well really gave me a lot to stay focussed on.

I have a follow up appt with the Obstetric team at the hospital tomorrow morning - I'm guessing its all going to be routine stuff for me post-natally. We may or may not have any more info as to why Heidi decided to arrive so early - I suspect its going to stay her little secret. Precious little girl.

[ladybird11]

Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop with Heidi.

Last post I said I was going to light a candle to send Heidi strength. At about 8.45pm or so I had lit the candle and not 5 mins later we lost electricity - Heidi's light kept DH and I from being in darkness :-)

[Rosebud]

So glad to hear the Heidi is improving and that her activity is increasing which is always a good sign. Little things like that always put a smile on my face especially when they were able to open their eyes again and look at you as if to say thank you! I don't know exactly what it is about these little miracles but they have a special aura about them, a special connection.

Hugs Hun for a quick recovery. Self imposed visiting bans are always a difficult time. Hoping that both you & Heidi are soon well enough for cuddles again.

Best of luck with your appointment tomorrow. Hopefully they will have some answers for you.

Sending healing vibes to all & keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.

[*Infinity*]

Last post I said I was going to light a candle to send Heidi strength. At about 8.45pm or so I had lit the candle and not 5 mins later we lost electricity - Heidi's light kept DH and I from being in darkness :-)

Sweetheart, you just made me cry. To think of her lighting up so many people's lives is just beautiful. Thank you x

Rosebud, she has been opening her eyes again today when DP has been with her, grasping his finger as if to say "I'm still here daddy" so we're so hopeful its a little message from her that we just need to be patient for a few more days.

[onthefly]

That's so beautiful!
All the best for your appointment tomorrow and hope you are soon well again

[Ryatha]

Infinity, I have been stalking this thread for a while now, praying for your little one. I hope she goes from strength to strength and you have past the hardest days. Even though you are not physically by her side at the moment I am sure she knows that her mum and dad are thinking of her. The joy of seeing her on Tuesday will banish the last few days so quickly it will seem like you never left her side.

Wishing and praying for you

[Cassius2]

oh gosh infinity, reading that she is opening her eyes to see her daddy is just so precious xx

our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we are cheering Heidi on as she grows and goes from strength to strength - and i hope that your postnatal appt goes well and that you also get in some good recovery and are back to 110% in not time

[*Sparklez*]

Hi infinity,

I just wanna say i think you as a person are one of the most admirable people i can think of and also a super tremendous mum... i just finished reading your posts and i think your lil girl would be sooooo proud of her mummy and daddy with everything you are enduring with her and for her.. your son is also a very lucky lil man to have a mum with what she is going through still holding it together for him as well..

My friend went through a very similar situation at 25 weeks also and it was very very very upsetting too experience and i was only a bystander and a shoulder too cry on but i felt like he was my own... his now a gorgeous 18 month old and although still is facing many obstacles he is a true inspiration as im almost certain your daughter is and still is going too become..

I wish nothing but good thoughts and good vibes your and your whole families way you are most deserving of it..
And as for lil heidi i wish the biggest and foremost healthiest vibe for her.... she is amazing and very very strong she is truely a lesson in love and life..

Goodluck with the fututre and your precious gift .....

[Liviam]

What a little fighter your precious Heidi is!! I had tears rolling down my cheeks reading about Heidi opening her eyes to daddy's voice and grasping his fingers, just amazing!!!

Keep growing stronger and stronger precious Heidi. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.