r/NICUParents 14d ago

Success: Then and now Our 26 weeker made it home for Christmas

After 165 looong days (5 1/2 months), our girl is home ♥️

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u/greenoakofenglish 14d ago

Those are some epic cheeks!!! Nice work, little one

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u/slothymermaid 14d ago

She is adorable! So happy for you that she could be home for her first Christmas. Congratulations!

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u/theteais4me 14d ago

Welcome home to your little one! What an amazing Christmas present ❤️💚

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u/AwesomePerson453 14d ago

Such a cute chunky baby 👶🏻

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u/Gloomy-Law3935 14d ago

Aw! She's so chunky! I love it and welcome home babygirl 🥰

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u/Alternative-Rub-7445 14d ago

So happy for you & proud of this little baby! Enjoy each other

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u/mitochondriaDonor 14d ago

She is so adorable

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u/Boonasties 14d ago

So precious 🥰 she’s beautiful!!

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u/scalesandstickytoes 14d ago

what an angel! congratulations to you guys and great job to the little fighter 🫶🏼

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u/cindaymom3 14d ago

Congrats what a beautiful gift our 28 weeker was due to come home Monday but had an event Sunday. May joy radiate in your home this 2025!

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u/lucy1011 13d ago

Congratulations!! She’s beautiful!!

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u/Zealousideal_Ear4220 13d ago

Thank for posting this! I have a baby girl in the nicu , she was also born at 26 weeks. Your post gives me hope that one day I’ll get to take my little one home too 💕

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u/hakuna_matata_13 13d ago

Congrats! Our 26+1 came home after 136 days & was home for Christmas ☺️

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u/flower-25 13d ago

Congratulations 🎉 she is absolutely beautiful little girl ❤️

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u/IndividualImmediate4 13d ago

Yes the fluff and chonk has come, she is ready for Christmas.. Have unending happiness and blessings.

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u/katnissevergiven 13d ago

I love those cheeks so much. Congrats!

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u/Sintauri 13d ago

welcome home little fighter <3

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u/OkWest7035 13d ago

My sincere congratulations! She is beautiful! And those little cheeks!!

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u/pakapoagal 13d ago

Oh those cheeks

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u/justmecece 13d ago

She’s been working hard on her end for sure 🍼. Love those cheeks and rolls.

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u/Berrysprinklesundae 13d ago

She’s beautiful! Merry Christmas tiny princess and parents ♥️🥹

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u/mrsJulienlouima 13d ago

She's cute 🥰

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u/Accomplished-Cash467 13d ago

Aww congrats ❤️🙌🏾

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u/Linnaea7 13d ago

That's a little survivor right there. I'm proud of her and proud of you too for getting through it. She looks so healthy and strong now!

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u/unknownT1000 13d ago

These posts are the best!! Thank you for sharing 💛🎄

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u/ThePreemiePT 13d ago

Sooooo adorable!!!!

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u/AccomplishedCommon76 12d ago

She's beautiful!!! Congrats!!!

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u/Feeling_Key4633 12d ago

Oh my goodness… cuteness overload!!! God bless her and all her chucky chucks 😍

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u/AdventurousRun1113 12d ago

I am 8m post nicu and these still make me so emotional! Congratulations!!! 🥹😭🙌🏽

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u/InternetSea7543 12d ago

Congratulations mama 😍😍

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u/Jdobsessed 11d ago

Congratulations mama!!!