At Last the Parents Get to See His Face—Their Tiny NICU Baby
Born a couple of months early at 4 lbs 3 oz, Elias is here. At three days old, Cherrie shares the news of their little rainbow baby, and what seven years of waiting for a family finally feels like.
Three Days Old
Good morning friends and family.
Brad and I have amazing news to share!!
Our little rainbow baby, BOY Elias, was born a couple of months early. 4lbs 3 oz and 16 inches long!
He May Be Tiny, but He Is Sure Mighty!
He is such a little fighter and is so strong. We love him so much, and our hearts are so full.
“We always imagined what parenthood would be like… and it’s more than we could have ever imagined.”
There are not even words to truly express this amazing feeling. We love our little guy soooo much.
Brad and I Will Be in the NICU for About 5 to 6 Weeks-ish
After seven years of trying to have a family and all the ups and downs, everything makes so much more sense.
“This was always the journey we were meant to take. God always has a plan.”
And we are beyond overjoyed. I truly believe He had us go through what we did to help make us strong and brave so we could be everything little Elias needs.
He Is Excited to Meet All of You!
Thank you, Lord, friends, and family, for taking this long journey with us, and now we all get to celebrate Elias!
He is excited to meet all of you!!
Love,
Cherrie and little Elias.
Cherrie Journals the Next Few Days
Read these blogs for the baby’s journey of kangaroo care as he comes off drugs.
FAQ - Simple
Frequently Asked Questions
Every situation is different, but with strong NICU care, many babies born as early as 25 weeks go on to thrive, as Elias's story shows.
Expect a mix of real progress and setbacks. NICU teams communicate closely with families throughout the stay.
Many NICU units allow parents extended time with their baby, though policies vary by hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elias was born a couple of months early, weighing 4 lbs 3 oz and measuring 16 inches long.
When Elias was three days old, Cherrie shared that she and Brad expected to be in the NICU for about 5 to 6 weeks.
Seven years. Cherrie wrote that after all the ups and downs, everything made so much more sense once Elias arrived.
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