The sickness
A poem about my son after his birth11 total reviews
Comment from jake cosmos aller
a great poem about a very sad and distressing event, a child facing death after birth. as a survivor of childhood bouts with death from diseases - i had everything but somehow survived to age 68
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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a great poem about a very sad and distressing event, a child facing death after birth. as a survivor of childhood bouts with death from diseases - i had everything but somehow survived to age 68
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much for your very nice review.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is a very heartwarming story put into a poem. The agony and ecstasy of giving birth to a baby boy to finding out that he is malnourished and needs special care must've been terrifying and one that no one would ever want to go through again.
Thanks for warming my heart with this caring and cross-fixing tale where tragedy turns into ecstasy.
I am so happy for you!
Jesse
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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This is a very heartwarming story put into a poem. The agony and ecstasy of giving birth to a baby boy to finding out that he is malnourished and needs special care must've been terrifying and one that no one would ever want to go through again.
Thanks for warming my heart with this caring and cross-fixing tale where tragedy turns into ecstasy.
I am so happy for you!
Jesse
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your very nice review. It was definitely a difficult time. He also had some other trials in his life. I'm going to write about them.
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Writing is the most cathartic way possible to endure the pain of the loss of a loved one. I encourage you to write.
Jesse
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Thank you Jesse for your kindness.
Comment from lyenochka
How emotionally difficult for you! When you just have a baby, you're going through so many hormonal changes and then to be denied being with your baby, I'd be in hysterics. You shared your story well.
Suggestion for your notes:
The hospital thought the sickness was a staff infection (staph) it's an abbreviation for staphylococcus bacteria.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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How emotionally difficult for you! When you just have a baby, you're going through so many hormonal changes and then to be denied being with your baby, I'd be in hysterics. You shared your story well.
Suggestion for your notes:
The hospital thought the sickness was a staff infection (staph) it's an abbreviation for staphylococcus bacteria.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your kind review and also the tip.
Comment from Wendy G
Such a time of worry and stress, and your hormones from giving birth would already have been in disarray, adding to your depression and anxiety. However, it is wonderful that it ended well, and you were able to take him home, and begin your new life trogether.
wendy
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Such a time of worry and stress, and your hormones from giving birth would already have been in disarray, adding to your depression and anxiety. However, it is wonderful that it ended well, and you were able to take him home, and begin your new life trogether.
wendy
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Yes, it was very hard. Thank you fir your very nice review.
Comment from patcelaw
This is beautifully written and it tugged at my heart strings as I was listening to the words as they were being read aloud it flows very well. When is read aloud. I have a grandson who is baby girl was born with a serious infection and spent about 15 days in the hospital before she go home. And so I am sure that they felt the same that you were feeling as you were watching your baby boy. Patricia.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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This is beautifully written and it tugged at my heart strings as I was listening to the words as they were being read aloud it flows very well. When is read aloud. I have a grandson who is baby girl was born with a serious infection and spent about 15 days in the hospital before she go home. And so I am sure that they felt the same that you were feeling as you were watching your baby boy. Patricia.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your great review.
Comment from Karen Cherry
This is pushing buttons on me. Because of my severe allergies as a kid, I caught everything that came down the pike. People who didn't wear gloves when they should, or use masks, could send me to the emergency room. Not a warm and nurturing place by the way. And the hospital could certainly tell what brand of germ he had with a simple blood test. They just didn't want you to sue them. Thanks for sharing a dark time. It certainly evoked feelings. I am so glad you had a good outcome. Karen
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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This is pushing buttons on me. Because of my severe allergies as a kid, I caught everything that came down the pike. People who didn't wear gloves when they should, or use masks, could send me to the emergency room. Not a warm and nurturing place by the way. And the hospital could certainly tell what brand of germ he had with a simple blood test. They just didn't want you to sue them. Thanks for sharing a dark time. It certainly evoked feelings. I am so glad you had a good outcome. Karen
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Thank you Karen for the nice review.
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Comment from royowen
I think that is one.of the worst sorrows, a helpless little boy, your child is very unwell, I think that would plague anyone, my youngest grandson was a little like that for a couple of years early, My younger daughter's child needed a spinal tap, a painful procedure, my elder child went in with the little mite, while the younger one worried outside. A number of things the little one was afflicted with, over two years, he's seven now and very robust, a good sportsman too. Precious boys aren't they Brenda? Thanks for sharing, beautifully written, Roy blessings
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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I think that is one.of the worst sorrows, a helpless little boy, your child is very unwell, I think that would plague anyone, my youngest grandson was a little like that for a couple of years early, My younger daughter's child needed a spinal tap, a painful procedure, my elder child went in with the little mite, while the younger one worried outside. A number of things the little one was afflicted with, over two years, he's seven now and very robust, a good sportsman too. Precious boys aren't they Brenda? Thanks for sharing, beautifully written, Roy blessings
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Roy, thank you for your great review! This was so hard for me at that time. I was only 19 years old.
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You were a baby, bless you
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Brenda,
I'm so happy your story poem has a good ending!
It must have been terrible, as you write, to wait two long weeks before you could take him home!
What is his name?
Great uplifting story, Brenda!
Blessings to you and yours,
Cindy
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Brenda,
I'm so happy your story poem has a good ending!
It must have been terrible, as you write, to wait two long weeks before you could take him home!
What is his name?
Great uplifting story, Brenda!
Blessings to you and yours,
Cindy
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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His name is Chris. He has had some struggles. But is doing okay today.
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A lovely tribute to Chris, Brenda!
Comment from papa55mike
When our granddaughter was born, she had to spend 6 months in ICU and finally came home a month later. What a wonderfully written poem. Best of luck with your writing! Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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When our granddaughter was born, she had to spend 6 months in ICU and finally came home a month later. What a wonderfully written poem. Best of luck with your writing! Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your great review.
Comment from RJ Heritage
I cannot imagine what you felt, but I know the great joy that came with his release into your arms. My daughter constantly asks me why I am so "picky" with what she does and who see hangs out with. This is a concern that only a parent can relate to.
Beautiful and endearing words of love.
RJ
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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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I cannot imagine what you felt, but I know the great joy that came with his release into your arms. My daughter constantly asks me why I am so "picky" with what she does and who see hangs out with. This is a concern that only a parent can relate to.
Beautiful and endearing words of love.
RJ
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Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your great review.
