Baby Haven Greyson’s Life Journey

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Updated on 3/3/20: 1150 locations Haven and growing! We are slowly reaching every country. That’s how much you are loved. Across oceans and mountains, in different languages and all around the globe your story is being read. Your journey Little Man is of miracles and the things that bring out kindness in this world. All strangers and yet in heart of hearts we are all one kindred tribe hoping for some small proof that this pursuit of life is worthy. Mighty peanut at 3 pounds ...and a day shy of 3 months, look at what you have accomplished already in this precious thing we call life. There is nothing you can’t do if you put your mind to it, no pain too great that will make you give up the fight and there is always - no matter how alone you might feel - there is always more love. I love you for Forever I like you for Always Mamma is so proud of you (If you don’t see your location added please comment below and we will periodically update!) http://bit.ly/3at41FF

November is Prematurity Awareness month! Let’s show off these amazing warriors! Drop a picture of your baby, their name, dob, gestation and whatever else you like... Haven Greyson Smith... 1/1/19 25 weeks 5 days 0.9 of a pound See more

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It’s 9am on Saturday the January 12th and there are no weekends at the NICU. Baby Haven must of been restful last night - as no news is good news. Mamma and Nanny went to bed smiling. How does it feel to be touched by an angel? ( See video below.) I will say being so close to the hospital is such a relief. I slept well between the pumping. This morning picking up my little milk carrier bag I thought this milk I pumped over night weights more than Haven. It still boggles the m...ind how doll baby he is and I have seen him everyday since he was born. He is tolerating food well. The 13th they will move him up to 1.3 ml every 3 hours I believe. Grow baby grow!!! Yesterday was a whirlwind. I cannot express what having your stories, hope, support mean to me and my family. I was once asked do you like helping people? How does it make you feel. I describe the uplifting effects of helping another’s heart and souls if only for a fleeting moment. Then I was why I would deny someone else feeling that joy. I let that sink in a minute. Probably pride or not wanting to be a burden. Then I was told when I don’t let people help me, I am denying their ability to serve and the feeling of joy it brings them. So there is the rub. I think everyone wants to be independent and handle hurdles on their own, and there are times it takes a village and having a baby is one of those times, having a Nano Preemie is another, and being a NICU Mamma I would say means giving up that pride to survive the long ride ahead. Another Mamma commented that, being in the NICU is like being on a rollercoaster ride. What they don’t tell you is you’re stapped to the back by your ankles. I would say that’s a good description of yesterday- terrified lows and momentous joy. All means Haven Greyson our little warrior peanut is here with us today. It’s 9am on the 12th and both Mamma and Nanny got to touch an angel last night. I am grateful for another day, another hour, more memories with my sweet baby. I am grateful for the doctors and nurses 24/7 care so Mamma and Nanny can rest for this long journey to bringing Haven home. And finally I am grateful for letting go of my pride and ego enough to be real - I might be a strong Mamma, but I’m not made of steel. I need the support of others from time to time to wash off the day and get back in there for my son. Go Team Haven! I don’t know where I would be without you. Haven Greyson Smith was born on New Year's Day 2019 only 410 grams (.9 pounds) at 25 weeks, 6 days at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital with less than a 10 percent chance of survival. He is a living miracle that reminds us all that life is so very precious and worth fighting for. Video recorded on: Jan 12th, 2019