Comments on: Bringing home the bacon (AKA health insurance)

By: Holly Maudsley

Holly Maudsley — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:44:27 +0000

Hi Hava,
Good luck going back to work. I went back after 8 weeks, but it was way too stressful. I took the California Paid Family Leave (6 weeks of 55% pay through the state) and 12 weeks unpaid from my work (FMLA/Baby Bonding). I was hoping to start the leave after he left the h0spital, but I was too stressed out, especially when he started nippling. So I took my leave early, after only 6 weeks of being back at work.

Regarding CLD, Asher was diagnosed with that as well, and now (at 2 yrs old) always kind of has a raspy breathing. It will be interesting to see what life is like in 20 years. But don’t worry, the joy you have with them each day will far outweigh any health issue they could face. You’ve already shown your strength and resilience.

Merry Christmas,
Holly

By: Hatchet

Hatchet — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:59:05 +0000

Hang in there Hava (and Tadd). Facing the unknown is the scariest part of being a parent. Not knowing what you’re going to run into next with preemies is even worse. However, from what you’ve written so far, both babies are tough little fighters and they’ve pulled through some pretty bad stuff up to now. They’ve beaten the odd time and time again.

I bet they’ll kick chronic lung disease in the teeth. Or alveoli. Whichever you prefer.

Courage!

By: Grandma Lavon

Grandma Lavon — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:23:20 +0000

Thank you for your update. You are as witty as ever. Hope you and Tadd have a good Christmas together and with your babies. Will miss you, sweet Hava, at the party. Love you dearly, grandma

By: Tracie and John

Tracie and John — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:10:45 +0000

We continue to keep all of you in our prayers and are still sending positive energy to Loen and Derby.
We wish you the blessings of Christmas.
Love to all.