The moment I have chosen to remember, is the day Audrey was first taken out of the oxygen at five days old. For years, Tommy had been looking forward to his 'sister'. (Never once did he imagine he might have a brother! )
But when the day finally arrived and Audrey was brought into the world by Cesarean, nothing was like he had expected: his sister was in the Special care nursery, he had to wash his hands and ring a bell before visiting her, he was not to touch her as she was behind glass. He would stand there and look at her for several hours each day.
When Audrey was 5 days old, she was breathing a little on her own, and we were asked if we wanted to take her out for a few minutes. This is when this photo was taken: he got his dream - to hold his little sister.
Looking at the photo, it is a significant moment for me: it was the first time we dared to hope that all was going to be alright. And seeing the pride and happiness on Tommy's face, brings back those positive emotions we were experiencing at the time.
7 comments:
What a beautiful photograph and a lovely memory
That is a very significant and special moment, thank you so much for sharing <3 that look on your son's face says it all <3
What a piognant memory and look how proud he is! I must be so hard for siblings to understand when 'their' baby is sick in hospital, but of course they are often just as invested as their parents. This post was a great reminder of that, too!
I'm tearing up. Your wee man is so proud. CrashGirl had to wait 10 days to cuddle her wee brother, who was also in special care on oxygen. Thanks for sharing such a lovely photo.
Beautiful memory and such a gorgeous photo - he is so proud.
He is really pleased isn't, how hard for him (and you). Lovely photo :)
How gorgeous. Love that he was so excited to hold her and you can see it written all over his face. A memory he will always remember for sure and love that you were able to get a picture of the event. Lovely memory to share with us. Thanks so much N x
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