Our NICU Story
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- What a rollercoaster, welcome home Kelso
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Hi! I'm Taylor Calmus, a Colorado-based actor/comedian. I started Dude Dad© two weeks before my son Theo was born as a way to stay creative while learning to be a father. My wife Heidi and I now have 3 kids and over 300+ videos. My purpose for the channel is to entertain, enlighten and inspire.
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I wish this video would have been around 34 years ago when I had my Littlebit. She was 4 weeks past due, ended up being an emergency C-section after they induced and I had to go through labor for a whole day because she was going into distress (I kept telling the Drs there was something wrong and they kept telling me it was my first baby and I was just nervous) When they got her out she had the cord twice around her neck and once around her body (she wouldn't have survived a typical birth) and they still nearly lost her. I spent 5 days at the hospital and she spent 7 in the NICU. (She ended up with jaundice on top of everything else) I didn't get to actually see her until 11 p.m the night she was born (she was born at 3:30a.m) and then only because I was beginning to panic and disbelieve the Drs and nurses that she had survived the birth. It was the most terrifying day of my life. My husband has seen her and my folks but it didn't matter I was convinced she'd not made it. I was only 18 at the time. They released me on Day 5 and leaving her there for 2 extra days was the hardest thing I think I've ever done . I cried all the way home and all night the first night. The upswing was I got some much needed sleep. She was an amazing baby and she really fooled us good. So we were completely taken by surprise by her brother 18 months later and all of his antics lol she only cried if she was hungry or needed changed. The boy was a nonstop whirlwind of chaos.
Congrats to you all on baby Kelso he is absolutely perfect and I know he'll be loved beyond measure. (And thanks for letting me share my little story. NICU was a lot different three decades ago) sending much love and gentle hugs to you all💖💖💖💖💖💖
You’ve got me in tears! I’m so happy for your family!
So exciting to have everyone home! I love how Theo and Juno immediately went to the bassinet in the hospital. Continued prayers for your family!
In October of 86 what was the largest baby in the NICU unit I lost service and muscle damage in my left arm due to the umbilical cord was wrapped around my throat upon my left arm card so I could stop choking beautiful child Kelso will have a wonderful life experience that I had cuz he has great parents like I have great siblings I hope you has the great experiences that I had in life goes to school goes to college and find something he cares about
I love you I am a new subscriber And I am so glad for your baby
I have been a NICU nurse for 15 years, and this is the best video I have ever seen! You explained all of the equipment in way that’s easy to understand and added great personal moments. I couldn’t stop laughing during “NICU cribs” part. All of it is so true!😂. I wish you and your family the best!
That bloop bloop machine tho! haha nonstop :)
Thanks for all you do. Seriously NICU nurses are angels on earth.
You not only save tiny lives but comfort parents and family during the hardest days of their lives
Thank you for everything you do in the NICU they are very special people out there
Without NICU nurses like you, I wouldn't have my husband, his siblings, or my children in my life. Thank you for all you do!
God Bless you! NiCU nurses are my heros. My daughter was born at 28 weeks and spent 2 months in West Penn NICU in Pittsburgh. She is now the 31 yr old mom of 2, little one just 2 months old. Thank you for everything you do for the babies and parents!
My youngest was born at 25 weeks and spent 150 days in the NICU. It's amazing how strong babies are. We are so thankful for the staff that saved our baby's life.
Baby Kelso will do amazing things!
My baby girl weighed 2.5 lbs at 31 weeks and was in the NICU for eight weeks. That was 34 years ago, and now she is a mom! It's scary but modern medicine is a miracle. Congratulations!
WOW that's amazing
My daughter was a 28 week 2 lb. 5 oz. Star of the NICU. The NICU in Louisville was fabulous! That was 23 years ago. I think it was harder on my parents, especially my mom, because I was also a 28 weeker, but only weighed 1 lb. 10 oz. 53 years ago. Have faith!
Hey, that sounds really close my story, a little older, 44.
Congrats on her success!
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Wow
My son was born at 31w5d and was 3lbs11.3oz. He stayed in the NICU for 29 days! He is now a healthy 6.5 year old!❤
My son was a 22 weeker! We’re home after 161 days in the NICU! So thankful for the Drs and nurses that supported his fight to live!
Wow,little warrior 👍🐰
I didn’t think that was even possible! Holy cow what a miracle!
How old now?
Wow!! What a beautiful miraculous story!
My great neice was born at 27 weeks, spent 3 months in NICU. She just turned 15 and is in advanced placement classes in Jr high.
It was sweet to try and cheer up Heidi. I was in the hospital on bed rest for 5 weeks. My husband brought in a life size cutout of himself and stuck it to the wall in front of me. Not creepy at all 😂 He is 6’7” and so many of my doctors and nurses were scared when they saw it. Sometimes being silly helps when your in the hospital.
I think Taylor did that on a previous birth or was going to do that on this birth, but Taylor is not a giant tall guy like the way u described your hubby.
That's awesome! 😂
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LOL. That's absolutely fabulous and hilarious!!
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I work for a medical company here in Colorado that manufactures several pieces of the equipment you showed and explained. It's stories like yours that remind me why I chose this career and this company. I'm so glad you are all well and home now.
We were in the NICU for 9 days. You could have told me it was 3 months and I would have believed you. That moment that my baby latched after being on cpap was literally the most amazing moment. I cried so hard, the nurse asked me if it hurt or any kind of discomfort-she was asking why I was crying. I told her it wasn’t painful at all it was just such a beautiful moment.
Thanks for sharing, it was such a great moment for Heidi too!
I’m a pediatric radiologist and have seen many many cases of meconium aspiration. I just want to say, I think you did a fantastic job describing what it is and what it meant for Kelso in the short term. I also think you and Heidi did a standout job coping with something so difficult using humor. Prayers that he continues to improve daily!
Leave it to our Taylor - he takes a heavy, dark, stressful dose of real life, and uses his Special Magic to spin it in appropriate ways to make us laugh and cry tears. Always the best family to see, gifted communicators and presenters, and I'm so glad things are working out. You have soooo many of us rooting for Kelso and all of you, roll with it.
Our twins were in the NICU for 134 days - no matter the length of the stay, NICU parents are just as much warriors as their NICU babies. Congrats on your little one going home, Calmus Family!!
I was so lucky that my extra big girl came home from the NICU just a few hours after I myself was discharged.
134!? Wow. Thanks for sharing, you are truly a warrior
TH-cam is such a strange thing, we (your viewers) get to know you over the years, through the ups and the downs. It’s strange feeling like I know you but I don’t. I call people I watch my “TH-cam friends”. This video was heart wrenching and beautiful. I’m so happy for you all and that Kelso is home. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
I had my son at 28 weeks. He spent 62 days in the NICU. Dosen't matter how many days your baby in the hospital it's still heartbreaking. So happy Kelso health, happy and home. Congratulations
Thanks for sharing your story
2.14 lbs. in NICU for 35 days. Now a thriving 7 year old. I still cry thinking about the whole experience. Stay strong NICU mommas! 👼
I’m in my 1st trimester of a high risk pregnancy and this made the possibility of a NICU stay feel a little less scary. Congrats you guys! And welcome home baby Kelso! 💕
I've got 3 preemies, all NICU graduates. My oldest son spent 109 days in NICU. It is truly miraculous what those doctors and nurses can do to help our babies thrive. God bless you guys and welcome home Kelso.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Postpartum hormones plus baby having any type of complication equals one anxious mama! ❤ I’m glad that Kelso is doing better!!
As a pediatric doctor and also a mother who spent time in the ICU with my own baby, this hit home! You have given so many families a voice - putting their experience into a beautiful and relatable video. Thank you for being open and honest and raw with your experience. Thank you for the laughs - you gave Heidi a well needed giggle and dopamine release when she (and baby Kelso) needed it most! So glad you are all home and that your family is together. Prayers that everyone continues to thrive 🙏❤️
Our son was full term, but was taken to NICU after the 24 hour exam because of breathing. We were in hospital for a full week, and it was the longest week of my life. My husband tried every day to keep things as normal as possible, even with NICU visits during the day. We joke that his extra hospital stay gave him his strong personality 😂 he’s over a year now, and we pray daily for NICU families and nurses
My wife and I spent 50 days in the nicu when our son was born. The nurses were the best!
I’m surprised at my reaction but when Taylor busted through that curtain in his hilarious getup my eyes welled up with happy tears. Heidi explained it well - it’s so important to have laughs when things are heavy! Congrats on the perfect little addition!!
As a nurse and fellow NICU parent, thank you for bringing a bit of humor to an otherwise awful situation. ❤️ Congratulations to y’all! Kelso is precious!
Our baby was in the NICU for 2 months and has been home for 7. He was a champ at pulling out his feeding tube! This really brought back some memories!
Our preemie daughter extebated herself once. It was hard not to freak out as the nurses told us the story. I can laugh about now, 23 years later.
My second set of twins stayed in the NICU for what seemed like eternity.. These nurses and doctors are so amazing..
They really are amazing!
I’m sorry…back up…SECOND SET OF TWINS???
Ya the second set of twins I had to reread that 😂😂
@@magnifygood Ya.. I have 11 year old twins and 10 year old twins.. My wife had 4 kids in 11 months.. She's hot.. I couldn't keep away..
Heidi's laugh is just adorable.... she is a shining example of a wonderful mother !!!
Otto reminds me of how Theo initially was hesitant about Juno. Hope the transition to a family of 6 is going as smoothly as it can with lots of cuddles all around! 😁💖
As a 26 weeker who barely weighed 2lbs whenever I was born, here I am a mother of 4, 34 years later & how far medicine has come today, your little superhero will be home before you know it!❤ congratulations guys & I’ll be keeping you all in our prayers!!
My little guy was a 26 weeker who weighed 1lb 14.6oz. He spent 70 days in the NICU. Technology is absolutely amazing and I thank God for it every day.
The NICU is a crazy roller coaster ride. Our son was born at 30 weeks and spent 73 days there. He was our 5th baby and I would go see him every morning and come home to see the others the rest of the day. It was exhausting. We were lucky to have friends and family helping us out. Congrats you two!
Whew, the sound of that curtain swishing brought back feelings… My twins spent 87 days in the NICU, and they just celebrated their first birthday! Congratulations to y’all on making it to the other side! 💙
I’m not crying, you’re crying ❤
Welcome home Beautiful Boy 🎉
I was just going to post that! 😂. And I’m not even a crier!
I know right! Crying through even the funny parts! Love this family!
Took the words out of my mouth
Oh ya, same! For sure!!
I was just about to say the same thing.
With a start in life like that, Kelso is gonna be one tough lil dude 💕
We are so happy for you all!!! Some encouragement for you, our baby boy came at 26 weeks. 2 pounds 1 oz. We spent 96 days in the NICU with the NICU angels in fall of 2020 in Commie Portland, Oregon. Our little miracle is doing so well today. We expect nothing less for little Kelso!
I promise you this time next year this will be a blip on the memory board. I was in the hospital with my youngest for 2 months, then I had to leave her in the NICU an hour from my house for two weeks. My kids couldn’t meet her because it was the tail end of COVID, but I will never forget the feeling of picking her up and bringing her home, and her brothers sitting on the couch with her the first night giving her”high fives.” Glad Kelso is home, hope you can take a moment to just breath and take it all in!!!
This video brought back a lot of memories for me. It's almost the exact story and timeline of my 4th baby's birth. He was born super fast, inhaled meconium at birth, and spent 8 days in the NICU. Thanks to the amazing nurses, doctors, and respiratory therapists in the NICU he is alive and well today, and he just turned 3 last month.
I made the mistake of watching this at the cafeteria at work and my post partum hormones had me crying. I’m so glad to hear Kelso is home where he belongs with his whole family!
My son went through the same thing. We spent 17 days in the NICU. Nothing compared to others but it felt like forever!!!! So glad your little guy is healthy and home ❤
My oldest was in the NICU for just a week and it felt like a bad dream we just couldn’t wake up from. He’s 8 now and you’d never know he was a NICU baby. I know this was hard for you guys to go through. I’m glad to see Kelso go home and making improvement!
Seeing you both leaning over his tiny crib just gazing at him brought tears to my eyes and then a few seconds later I was cracking up! So proud of you both!
As a veteran ICU nurse (many years in the PICU) I was loving NICU cribs! ❤So thankful he is home. All are champs!
As a family that’s done a NICU stay with one kid and cancer care with another kid - sometimes the way to survive is to find the humor where you can. Both of you are so brave , and Heidi is lucky to have you! Blessings to your sweet sweet family ❤
Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. This is such a potent story to share, and I know so many parents who have struggled with health complications during delivery and postpartum.
Lots of love and prayers to your family!
Thank you
I was in the NICU for 7-days when I was born I sound like a little kitten when I came out I had breathing problems and I'm a happy fourteen-year-old I'm turning fifteen at the end of April
This makes me feel a lot more at ease. We have twins on the way and the worry for complications is always present. NICU is scary. Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your new family member!
Congratulations on your twins on the way! I had my twins 3 months ago and only needed NICU for 7 days. They were delivered via C-section at 36 weeks.
Congrats on your little ones on the way!
My twins were in NICU 10 days and it felt scary but now they're bigger and stronger than most kids their age. Praying everything goes well for you!
Congratulations !
Our twins were born via c-section at just under 35 wks and were in the NICU for just about a week.
The hospital was amazing - this was 24 yrs ago.
Seeing all those tubes, hoses, machines - even knowing it's helping your babies, it is still scary. But the staff there were/are wonderful. They comfort parents, explain things, and make life feel just a bit more "normal."
Honestly, as much as I know the babies are warriors, I believe the parents and staff are, too.
Congratulations on your twins🎊! I had a 30 weeker that weighed 3 lbs 26 years ago. He spent 30 days in the NICU. He is awesome now! It’s a scary time, but the things they do with the tiniest of babies is incredible ❤️❤️
My day job is a biomedical equipment technician. I'm the person who works on medical equipment and my primary responsibilities at my main hospital are the NICU, L&D, Peds, and the Maternal surgery areas. You explained all the equipment perfectly.
That was my career as well.
Man this brings back all the feels and all the memories of our four day stay. Thank you for bringing awareness to full-term, short-term NICU stays! It’s not just preemie stays and it can feel pretty isolating.
I love how pink he looked after that first successful feeding! And when you asked Otto what his picture was and he said "Mess," I lost it. Congratulations on bringing him home!
I was born at 28 weeks, 1 lb 1 oz, and was in the NICU for a couple months. I obviously can't speak for how my mom (or me for that matter 🤣) felt - I know she said it was hard - but I am healthy and strong at 25 years old! Now currently going to med achool, hoping to be in pediatrics 😁
53 year old 1 lb. 10 oz. preemie sending you a huge shout out. Go you!!!
Our littlest one spent 26 days in the NICU for the same reason. It was amazing, exhausting, discouraging and yet grace filled. I’m glad you are all safely home.
My 2 lb. 30 weeker is about to graduate high school, and got nearly a full scholarship to a great college. 8 weeks in the NICU, it’s so scary, but those kids are fighters and they do great. Welcome home, Kelso, may God richly bless you all through out your life.
Isn't it awesome to say that! When our 28 week girl had her NICU follow up appointment at 13 months, the doctors were blown away. "We never say this this early. We never need to see her again. She's fantastic!" Yes she still had to out grow a few things, but she also received a full college scholarship and graduated last year. Her bestie and myself are also 28 weekers. Best wishes to your family!!
My baby girl was born at 25 weeks through an emergency c-section. She weighed 1.7lbs, and was in the NICU for 4 months. She will turn 4 in June and is a happy, healthy little girl ❤️
I’m crying again. I told my daughter this morning that I hoped there would be an update and good news. I prayed every time I thought of y’all. God bless you all.
This happened to my sister as well she had a very quick labor and delivery, my niece had to spend some time in the NICU but it was just a precaution, to make sure no fluid was in her lungs, and she is now a happy and healthy 10 year old! Thanks for sharing your story❤
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this! 💙🤍💛 Glad little man is getting stronger 👶🏼💪 and receiving lots of love
What a beautiful moment to see all 4 kids and Heidi on the couch. You got me tearing up guys. You really did. Welcome home baby Kelso! And a million congrats Heidi and Taylor. What a beautiful family.
Juno and Theo are so sweet saying hi for the first time! His little face is the cutest. You are amazing processing such a tough time and finding the funny, showing the older kids the positive, and making this video for everyone to learn.
This is so heartbreaking but heartwarming at the same time. You guys are literally rockstars! Baby Kelso is amazing, so glad he’s home.
Seeing him in his NICU graduation cap made me tear up. I’m so glad Kelso is home ❤
What an ordeal! Kelso is a trooper. Congratulations 🎉 and welcome home, Kelso
My daughter was a “why is she here?” NICU baby. She finally came home on day 19 with oxygen and a pulse oximeter.
In our NICU, we didn’t have a room or a fancy chair - just a curtain and a glider with a footstool and a pillow. We lived far enough away from the hospital that they gave me a boarder pass and let me stay in an empty bed up in the surgical unit. I was grateful to be able to stay at the hospital to try to nurse, but it took 10 minutes to walk from my room to the NICU and scrub back in. I got very little sleep. My son wasn’t allowed in the NICU. He was only 4 and was so confused that Mommy was gone for most of 2.5 weeks. I cried, prayed, and ate sugary treats to soothe my anxiety (a habit that I still haven’t been able to break - it’s been 8 years this month).
There’s a real shift in the brain when a baby unexpectedly lands in the NICU. It changes you.
I’m glad you have each other, each of your kids, and a wonderful NICU, and that Kelso is home. Hopefully he’ll be tube-and-wire free ASAP ❤
NICU ‘rooms’ must have come a long way over the years. I gave birth to a full term 9.5 lb baby, 12 yrs ago, at that SAME hospital. After a rough delivery we both had fevers, so automatic NICU stay for 5 day antibiotic course. Just like you said, it was a small booth with curtains for walls, just big enough for the chair with one pillow, and the crib. It was very dark too. Unpleasant memories.
I didn’t get a graduation celebration either?? Lol, no really, just glad to take home a healthy baby, and glad Kelso went home before too long as well!
When I worked in NICU, one of my absolute favorite parts was helping the terrified dads. We’d bend over backwards to make moms as comfortable as possible, which is so stellar! They deserve it. The dad’s don’t get that treatment. I’d scramble for a pillow when they had an awkward elbow. I’d get them water. They’d never ask until they were empowered to. I’m so happy your NICU journey came to an end, and now your other kids will now teach you how tough Kelso really is :)
So happy to see this post! Prayers to Kelso for complete recovery!
And.., He looks like Juno❤️❤️
I’m incredibly happy for y’all. Sitting here with tears streaming down my face, knowing you’re all home together. Stronger because of your love, laughter, and faith. ❤
Way to go Kelso! You’re a NICU grad!
Thank you to Taylor & Heidi for sharing this with the world. Explaining what it’s like to have your baby in the NICU is so difficult.
Congratulations you guys! Kelso has an entire community thinking and praying for him. What a sweet little guy! So glad you're all home. Thank you for sharing your incredibly personal story. It will help others, too!
I was not prepared to cry today! I found out I was pregnant again around the time you guys announced this one, and I've enjoyed following Heidi's journey the whole time. She is absolutely amazing! ❤
We were in the NICU for almost 2 months it was so hard!! This brought back all the feels!! I’m sorry for the unstable feelings this may have caused!! You guys are so strong!! 🥹
I cheered for lo-flow days! Nothing wrong with going home on O2!!!
We spent 6 weeks in the NICU at the height of the pandemic. I remember taking pictures every time they changed the stickers so I could see my baby’s face! We came home 100% g-tube fed.
Hang in there it does get easier! You got this. My baby is 2.5 and we are finally weaning off the g-tube. Hopefully the O2 is MUCH shorter term for Kelso!
We have pics of our grandparents and kids outside on a ladder peering into the NICU, and we had to be fully masked at all times. I cried so hard the day we finally got to go home, it overwhelming and exciting! Congratulations!
I’m glad things are more back to normal for NICU parents and siblings/visitors can visit. Even though its STILL a hard journey and experience! ❤
Thanks so much for the update. So glad you can all breathe a little easier, literally. Huge relief. Thank you so much for sharing. We - all the Dude Dad followers - have all been thinking of all of you. So glad the first and biggest hump is better and almost over.
I cried. Welcome home, Kelso 💙
Kelso is so cute, I am glad he is much better
The vulnerability it takes to be able to go through the tough times and make videos like this that just show that you’re real people and that really is incredible. Kelso is one badass name and will for sure be one tough little dude! Congratulations!
We had a 23 weeker who is 8 now. He was and is our miracle boy. 117 days in the NICU. Defied all the odds then and now. I love that this family has used their fun platform to shed light on the NICU life and experience. No matter the reason for the NICU stay or how many days you’re there, it’s still traumatic not to take your child home when you’re supposed to. Those machine sounds will never leave my mind. I could take one look at every monitor when I walked in his room and knew immediately what was going on and if it was a good or bad day. The first time we kangarooed I finally felt like I could be his mom. There are just so many emotions watching this! And going home on O2 - goodness. The sounds of the oxygen converter, the long tubes everywhere, navigating all the stuff just to give him a little bath. And the celebration when he was finally free was surreal!! Congratulations Calmus family!
I’m so thankful little Kelso is alright. All my love, prayer, & care for you all right now. My heart was just aching watching this, just imagining how those days must’ve felt so long. Taylor, I’m so thankful you love Heidi the way you do and show others ways to support women during such a difficult time. Heidi is a fortress of strength & you two lift one another up so perfectly. Heidi, you are an incredible Mother, you inspire me so much.
This is so precious! Thank you for sharing!! You and your family are adorable!! ❤️❤️❤️
Our oldest was a NICU baby so this hit close to home… great video Taylor, thanks for telling your story & keeping Heidi laughing ❤ welcome home Kelso!!
I never laughed so hard and cried simultaneously as I was reminded of my own 9 days stay in the NICU with my son. You’ll never forget those days. Never.
As hard as this must have been for you, I’m glad you didn’t have the anxiety of being first time parents along with this!! Kelso is beautiful- congratulations to you all. ❤
Well, this made me tear up! So happy for your family ❤️
Aw I'm gonna cry. Our son was also in the NICU for a week. All of the nurses and drs. Were a huge blessing to us. We were grateful for everything they did for us. Congratulations you guys. 🎉
Our first, twin baby girls, were 34 weekers and they did 2 weeks! You never forget all the sounds from the monitors, but you never EVER forget how awesome your NICU team was. Blessings to your family and your NICU grad 🥰🎉
Wow! He’s such a strong and brave little guy! Congratulations!!
Damn, I can't imagine what it's like. My kid had a low temp, and I was freaking out on that 🤣. You guys have your spirits up!
My 1.5 year old grandson will be having open heart surgery sometime in the next few months to repair a heart defect he was born with. So thankful for all the Drs and nurses who care for these sweet little ones while they recover and get stronger. Congratulations on Kelso’s homecoming. I know it was only several days but it probably felt like YEARS. Been praying for your family and am so happy for you all.
UPDATE: my grandson had OHS a week and a half ago. 2 days after surgery he was running up and down the hallway of the hospital kicking a ball. His surgery was on a Thursday morning and he was home that Sunday afternoon. God is good and He cares so much for us. Glad to see Kelso has continued to thrive after coming home and you all seem to be adjusting to being a family of six really well!! May God continue to bless you and your family!!
These have brought tears to my eyes! I'm so happy Kelso used his couple more days well and was able to come home! It's a lot for your whole family. I hope the other 3 are doing well adjusting to the new baby and helping care for Heidi. Moms have the hardest jobs and Dads have the most jobs when it comes to the pregnancy and new baby life, especially as you increase the number of your family. You guys rocked it! I loved the NICU cribs sentiment! That was fabulous! I'm glad Heidi appreciated it as well... I think y'all needed that elevated mood and I'm glad you're the type of person who can provide it, Taylor. We all know it can't be easy when you and Heidi have the same downward emotions in the situation but it was good you were able to do that. Ya gotta make the best of a bad situation. And this was definitely not an ideal situation to be in. I'm so happy little man pulled thru and was able to nurse and breathe well enough to come home. It was an expensive journey but it is definitely worth every penny spent (or that you'll be billed for in 28 days).
SO happy for you all!! As a parent who's traveled this road I'm happy you guys were able to keep your spirits up. Our baby was born at 25 weeks and weighed 1 lb 5 oz. Spent 4 months in the nicu before he went home. We were released with O2 like you guys were, plus a few other monitors he had to be hooked to. It's a journey that's for sure. Praying for you all and hope you get some rest once you're home!
God bless your family! ❤️
NICU babies are amazing and so are their parents!! Ive got a NICU 33-day graduate that is now 1.5 years old. So happy for you guys!!
He’s a beautiful boy and so loved. Sending prayers that Kelso goes from strength to strength. Prayers also for the gorgeous Theo, Juno & Otto. God bless your family x
Congratulations!
My daughter was in the NICU for the first 30 days of life. She was the sickest baby but with a wonderful NICU staff my daughter is 15 years old.
So glad to see everyone doing well! It can be so hard to be in the hospital for so long, even when you know things are going to be ok. We were in the hospital for 6 days with my oldest because he had elevated breathing that wouldn't resolve, and it was SO stressful to be stuck in limbo for that long. So happy for you all!!!
Had our first baby at 33 weeks and we were in the NICU for 3 weeks. We can’t thank the staff enough for everything they did for our little guy and us. It was terrifying but it is incredible what they can do. Glad to hear Kelso is home and fantastic he is feeding well. Xx
The Nicu Cribs cracked me up. 😂😂 But so glad that Kelso is healthy. And having a baby is absolutely not easy. Bless all of you.
My son couldn't wait to poop either! He's 15 and fine today.
We had a NICU stay this year with our daughter. These past couple videos have brought back quite a few tears. So happy that Kelso is doing well. Thanks for sharing your experience, unless you’ve been through it it’s hard to fathom the rollercoaster that the NICU is. Your video captured it perfectly.
I relate to this so much! Only not with my kids (thankfully), but myself. Last year I spent a month in the hospital because of Lupus causing horrible things in my body (coughing up massive amounts of blood, pancreatitis, and more). You speaking about the machines- I had all of those in the ICU my whole visit. They gave me comfort- as long as this level was good, this number was high or low enough, etc. not being able to eat or drink. I feel for Kelso (even if he won’t remember it) and I empathize with you as parents.
Plus- Breastfeeding is so awesome! I miss it- the bond, the closeness, the warmth- something between the 2 of us- 2 of you! Welcome to this crazy world Kelso and Congrats on going home! You both are amazing parents (not because what we see in the fun videos) but the proof is watching your kids in the background grow solidly! That’s the true indicator of living devoted parents. You’ve got this!!!💗
Welcome home, baby Kelso!Thank you for sharing this. I went through something like this 30 years ago and didn't know anyone who had gone through it. This will be a comfort to so many.
Thank you all so much for sharing your journey with us. Blessings to you and your beautiful family 💜
I've known Heidi a year after I moved to Cali. It's amazing watching her family grow. This video probably the hardest for me to watch as I was a NICU baby. Heidi is so strong and kelso is so loved! Juno is the best sister!❤ Congratulations guys.
Congratulations Calmus family. My first spent 2 weeks in the NICU and it was one of the most stressful times in my life. You are handling it with aplomb and best of luck on the transition to a family of 6