Baby #15 Azariahs NICU UPDATE

[@Rachael7062]

I have never walked this journey, but I can surely empathize with what you and your family are enduring at this time. I think you and your family are simply amazing and quite precious. Hang in there. You are strong with the Lord, and he has you covered. I pray that your kiddos recover swiftly. Prayers for all of you continue. ❤

[@bevhancox-dl6qp]

so happy that he is doing so well.sending hugs and love from the u.k xxxxxxx

[@beatricek3801]

So good to see Azariah again he looks amazing.. prayers and hugs

[@joycemaine1728]

Prayers for baby Azariah! Stay strong little man!

[@gingerdunn6590]

Thank you for the update on Azariah. I'm so glad you got to hold him today baby's need to be held by their mom's. I can't believe they are not letting you hold him in the NICU . They should know how important that is for a baby to thrive . Sending Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟 From Ginger to all your family that the children get well so you can see them . I know they miss you as much as you miss them . I don't understand why they want to extabate Azariah right before they are going to do a procedure that he has to be sedated for then they would have to intabate him again. Hold your ground and make them do everything on the same day . Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟 From Ginger

[@jeanieturner5183]

My heartbreaks for you and your family. If people have not been in your shoes they can not understand how hard it really is. You never know from one second to the next what is going on. I’m sorry that you are being asked so many questions when it is so hard to even think. You are an amazing mother who loves all her children. I just don’t understand why they would ask how long it has been since you seen the other children. You have to be with the one that needs you the most. I am sorry this is so long but I have been in your shoes and most times there is no answers because you are just struggling to get through the next second. You are amazing.God bless. Love hugs and prayers for all your family.

[@mommabear2many]

Yes so very true!

[@pamelachandler1813]

So happy for baby Azariah's progress😂 Yay... you can hold him! Life is so hard for you, right now. So very sorry for that. Praying Azariah has a very successful extubation. 🙏🏻🩵

[@margaretscott3450]

Sounds like Azariah is progressing well. Stay strong. God is walking by your side throughout your journey. God will help your husband and you to make the right decisions. Hoping your other children who are sick are getting better. Prayers for all of you!🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@JeanPhillips-p9h]

You are in the best hospital in Boston. We just have to learn to adjust for his best care. Little one has to be away from germs from others. You have to love him enough to let him get the best care for his recovery.

[@songbirds3712]

I don’t think there is a “we”. MommaBear knows well the restrictions because she has a wonderful relationship with all the staff members involved in Azariah’s care! This video shows the fluidity of what happens day to day with Azariah. The concern wasn’t exposure to germs between Momma and baby, but rather the presence of the lines and wires. MommaBear, I pray all your other kiddos feel better soon, especially with the holidays fast approaching.🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Jverburgh]

With all the sickness going around, with your family, you are better safe than suffer when it comes to taking care of Azariah. I am happy that things are on the up and up with Azariah. Prayers and hugs to you all.

[@elizabethBlake-wj6wm]

Good job advocating for him.. you gethim and the whole picture.

[@annkorchnak5570]

I’m praying for y’all. I hope all your sick children are well now and you’ll all get to spend time together soon! I think you’re doing an awesome job, given your circumstances. I’ll be praying for God’s guidance as you have so many tough decisions to make.

[@carriethomas5035]

I’m so sorry for the sickness in your household. Praying for Azariah and your whole family . 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@WilmaBrowning-i4o]

Momma bear. I don't know how you can stand to read the stupid comments. But i am so thankful that your precious child is getting better and you got to hold him. Praying for all of you and hoping the other children get over being sick soon

[@franny5295]

Good job advocating for the little guy. Give him his best chance. Edited to add: NICU PTSD is a very real and very, very serious thing and I really want to encourage you to think about getting some support. You're mom. You and I both know that means that you are the backbone of the family. Everything falls on you and at the end of the day, there's nothing left for you. Get into some counseling. You have to make sure your own cup has something in it to pour it out.

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you Boston children’s actually has a really good support system. So I’ll workers pact team. But yes I hear you

[@wendyslaby3373]

Yes please take care of yourself. I was a NICU baby. My parents did not do counseling because it was the 70s. My mom and I suffered because of it. Our relationship was challenged because of the level of emotion she harboured.

[@lhernan301]

🙏

[@normairwin9029]

Oh how he's grown! Praying for you and your beautiful family ❤

[@betsybabf748]

I can only imagine how strange such a long stay is. Short week-long stays felt surreal to us, so can't even fathom your far more intensive experience, I hope everyone in the family gets better and all are healthy quickly. All you can do is take life one day at a time right now, and you all have done a wonderful job with the entire situation.

[@Rachael7062]

Betsy, those are kind and encouraging words! Love it!❤

[@hammettgirl]

He's getting big!! Continued prayers for Azariah and your whole family 💗🎄💗🙏🙏

[@ritagroomes8328]

Little bug sure keeps those eyes on you! Lol he is making sure you don't put him down. He has that beautiful creamy just want to kiss skin. Good job mommy your sacrifices show thru in him prayers 🙏 💙 and more prayers

[@chrisabercrombie7585]

Prayers for you all baby growing now 🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@JeanPhillips-p9h]

Metric is in country except the US. Praying for the doctors. Boston Childrens is the best. My 1st husband had several heart Surgeries. He lived off and on at Childrens till he was cleared at 21 years. He lived till 56 years. Thanks to Chidrens and doctors his parents were thankful.

[@jodeming5088]

MommaBear so good to hear from you. Azariah is moving in the right direction. So happy some of the tubes are out and the rest are coming out soon. You two will have real snuggle time, which is good for both of you. I feel bad your other children are still sick. Can’t imagine being in your shoes with all your family is going through. It will get better. You handle everything thrown your way with grace and kindness. Prayers for all of you continue. Much love until next video.

[@16cents561-aka-Cindi-Rice]

So happy to hear you got to hold Asariah again. I can't imagine how hard it is to have sick kids and not be there, even though i know they are well cared for. As for you future, God will work it all out. Hugs and prayers for you all 💙🙏👣

[@beckyz1393]

Praying for your family to heal over their sickness so you can see them. That has to be so hard for all of you. Exciting baby boy gets to get some of his tubes out. So glad you got to hold him. I pray God guides you for what the future holds. You are a wonderful, loving mama.❤🙏

[@Peanut11111]

God Bless Him

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good morning and happy Thursday thanks for sharing your baby update 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🌹

[@Luwanasue]

Babies are measured in grams. My cousin who 26 and is pregnant with her first baby boy. She had an amniocentesis at 16 weeks and found out he is a trisomy 21 baby. The baby isn’t getting enough nutrition due to the Momma’s very low cord flow he currently weighs 314 grams( .69oz) she’s going in today for another growth scan and then be admitted to the hospital for until baby is born. We’re praying for him to get to 500 grams 1lb and keep getting what little nutrition he’s getting before he’s birth 😢

[@barbiebeeks8203]

Continuing to pray for baby and you plus the rest of your family. Your doing good for the situation I've had three children who were in NICU I still have PTSD every time I'm having to go to a hospital. Your a great mom❤

[@beckyz1393]

Thanks!

[@pennybarath]

He needs you to be his advocate and you're doing a great job !! Cant wait for him to be tube free !! Do they have an idea when you can take him home ??? Or are they even trying to make that the plan any time soon ?

[@JuliaBritton]

Hi.. things are slowly moving in the right direction. As far as your allergies, I don't think it's water i think it's the washing up liquid that u allergic to. My granddaughter is also allergic to tomatoes 🍅.. good luck with everything x

[@mawmaw9156]

You seem to be more calm and I believe THAT IS THE GOODNESS OF GOD. Prayer Warriors Here Are Praying For You And Your Family And Azariah for healing,strength and encouragement and God’s Continuing Blessings in Jesus Name Amen ❤️🙏🙏 Gloria

[@cindyhungerford7246]

Good job mama beard

[@Jellytosh]

Sending you thoughts and prayers 💐💐💐 PS: I love the tree picture behind you 🤗

[@DaijaGrinage]

Happy Thoughtful and Thankful for Thursday 🌄🌅 and Blessings ❤️❤️ wonderful video 📸📸 thanks for the continued update on Azariah ❤❤ he's constantly in our thoughts and prayers 🤗🤗 Happy Holidays to you and your family 🤗🤗 stay safe and stay blessed 💖💖 Stacey from Virginia 👋🏽🪷❤❤❤❤

[@sarakeith5480]

Tough times but so thankful that our God knows what we all are going through!! For me not knowing all of what you are going through, I pray for y'all!! So happy that God is in charge!! Love y'all!!

[@mommabear2many]

Yes

[@kimberlylholt]

My brain would be so messed up!!!😂. I don't know how you do it.

[@barbararose88]

The updates on Azariah's post operative progress are all good! I feel you on loving the land. We compromised by living on a large lot in a suburb. We could have chickens legally here, but we travel too much. We do get eggs from our son's hens.

[@bernm1948]

🕊️ 🙏🙏🙏Prayers for you all. xx😻 🇬🇧🎄

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you

[@uffda]

I agree with the comment above! Good job advocating for Azariah! Momma’s know best! Do you think some of his unrest after Cares was due to his tube irritating him - maybe it got out of place? It will be so great for him to get rid of some of his lines and tube. Do they think he will always need breathing assistance and a feeding tube or don’t they know yet? What’s his next step - anymore surgeries? Little guy is so adorable it must be hard for you not to hold him. But at least he can feel your touch and hear your voice and see you and know you are there. Have the nurses also gotten attached to him? I know you will make the best decision for your family to be closer to medical care if need be as you know more about how much care he will need. Or if you decide to keep the farm. Has Sweet Pea’s levels been able to be normal. I know you must want her nearby as well. I understand your desire for the country. I’ll pray if you decide to make that move that God will provide the perfect place for your family. I speak from experience in that the older you get the more difficult physical labor gets. When we are young and healthy we think of our life at that physical strength of the age we are currently at. At my age I would love to be doing the things I once did but realize that season is behind me. The children have had their share of sickness - but their lifestyle and time spent outside has also changed - as well as being exposed to more things than on the homestead. I do try to stay out of CVS or even the pharmacy areas of stores since sick people frequent those places. I’ve been walking indoors at large stores to get exercise this winter and it’s surprising the amount of people who are out and about with serious coughing that I try to avoid. As my children have gotten older motherhood looks different and can get more complicated. I currently have a daughter traveling through Europe on her own for a month, staying in Hostels - so the concerns are different than when she was little - big time momma worrying. 😃 Anyways, praying for Azariah and your family. 🙏🏼❤️

[@micheleparker8553]

No doubt about it NICU life is horrible! My son was there for two months 39 years ago, and it seems like yesterday. It changes you forever. I like the saying “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.” That’s me, and I can see already that it’s you too. Azariah is getting to be a biggie boy! I’m so happy that he is growing and putting on weight. I love that he’s making good progress medically. I’m wondering if he can have a musical mobile or those black/white baby pictures to look at? I’m thinking that he is getting older and might enjoy some musical baby toys. My grandson liked stuffed animals that sang and had blinking lights. He’s 2 yrs. old and still loves those stuffies. You made the right decision about the animals. They are a lot of work!! Although, I could never be a farmer, and butcher my animals. I do realize their not pets, but I would still get attached. I wouldn’t be able to eat them either. But, I know my meat didn’t start out neatly packaged at the grocery store. Life is always in motion. Nothing stays the same. Your correct about the seasons in life. Praying for wellness for your family, especially Azariah. Praying for the next season to be joyful and peaceful. His bless. ❤

[@Rachael7062]

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[@pate2680]

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[@levishon617]

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[@helenlapierre-delaplante-yd9oy]

Hello. I agree with franny5295, you must take care of yourself in order to care of your little man and your family. Your the hub of a large wheel, and if that hub falls off the spokes will too.

[@JeanPhillips-p9h]

I would not live that far away. Maybe sell and get a new homestead closer . Outside of Boston is great. Maybe look into Easton or Rehobeth areas. Rehobeth has farm lands for homesteading. I gi to two for veggies . The 2nd one for meat and eggs they sell. Awesome area.

[@lindawilson8434]

I know those areas doubt very much she could cafford it

[@MarilynRuel]

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[@jennysevick6781]

You might reach out to Lydia Bates. She is allergic to water and might have some pointers for you.

[@valerie75104]

Wait. What? 😢I had no idea you had a child pass. I'm so so sorry. Have you ever disclosed that journey through a video?

[@lauterbath22]

She has a Playlist called "Bobby's journey to his heavenly home."

[@NavyArmyMom]

❤🙏🏼

[@Grahamt978]

The teen daughter that has responsibility of all the little ones for 2 weeks is child abuse, I know you’re just getting thru this time but don’t lose sight of the others

[@lindawilson8434]

Yes I agree. I really feel bad for the older daughters. No life for them. This is not the life they should be having. I know I am going to get angry comments but I dontcare. What about the other chikdren?

[@WilmaBrowning-i4o]

Those two posts sounded so stupid.

[@Grahamt978]

@ stupid? How

[@WilmaBrowning-i4o]

Reread your post.

[@Grahamt978]

@ so you think a young teen girl should have responsibilities over young children 24 hrs a day for weeks on end? It’s not normal

[@susiebilk9905]

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[@BrendaJBarNett]

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