July 27, 2008 · NICU day 11

Can't See My Little Girl

Erik loses his voice to a sore throat and has to stay out of the NICU so he won't pass germs to Brady.

Written by ErikBrady: 11 days old · or ~30 weeks4 comments

Born · Jul 16Day 11 of 94Home · Oct 18

On Friday night I felt a bit of a sore throat coming on as I was going to sleep. Unfortunately the next morning upon waking up I had no voice. My throat was sore and I could feel that it was a hair swollen. I probably went 3 or 4 hours miming my words to Nikkie. That aspect of it was actually quite humorous (to me at least). The really crappy part about being sick right now is that I am unable to see my little girl.

I completely understand not being able to go back in the NICU while sick. The last thing any preemie parent wants is for the little one to get sick because of them. Preemies can't exactly fight off sickness like the big folk can. So yesterday I worked for a good while on my web stuff and Nikkie went with her parents to the hospital. I'm feeling a bit better today but am still unsure of if I want to go up there. I may head to see a doctor just to be on the safe side. I want to see my little girl and I don't want anything to prolong that. Hopefully I'll get better really soon and get to visit! :)

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4 comments left on this post

Ashley Marin · July 28, 2008
Aw, I'm so sorry to hear that you don't feel well. I hope you get to feeling better soon. We are still praying for you and your family.
Ashley M.
Carina · July 28, 2008
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Prov. 3:5-6)
When U R feeling stressed, remember that God loves you and is in control of all things.
Carol Bell · July 28, 2008
What a wonderful blog. What a wonderful way to keep us updated on Brady's progress and share in your experiences. God truly is faithful and has blessed you in such a precious way with this new life. You have honored God in your relationship. Even when you first started dating you prayed together and made decisions based on his leadership. Your close relationship with him has prepared you for this difficult, stressful, but wonderful experience. You are all three in our prayers daily. Devin and I stopped at your parents house tonight to drop by a gift for Brady. There is a small pink teddy
bear. Maybe you can take her picture beside it from time to time to see how she is growing. Erik I love the picture of Brady with your wedding band on her wrist! Praying for you daily. All our love, Carol and Devin
Donna Childress · July 29, 2008
Erik & Nikki, I come here at least every other day as I can't wait to read about your precious little girl. I love reading about what is going on and how God is working in your lives. I will continue to pray for you each morning and night as I know God is holding you close in his arms. I can't wait to come to your house and hold that little girl. I love you all very much.