My Early Start
A preemie Poem
Arrived too soon
that late evening in june
I was born too small but with alot of fight
I didnt mean to give mommy and daddy a fright
The NICU was full of ups and downs
and of course that meant mommy had lots of breakdowns
I graduated the NICU with issues galore
02.monitors,specialists,therapist,feeding issues and more
So many new things for me to explore
eating was something I found to be more like a chore
oral aversion was my biggest hurdle till I was four
the gagging and throwing up I dont deal with anymore!
therapist and specialist always on the list
I'm happy to say some have been dismissed
the pulmo for my lungs and the GI for my belly
and my nutritionist whose name is Kelly
Speech therapy and Occupational therapy I still attend
but one day those too will end!!
I may have some ongoing delays due to my early birth
but that speaks nothing of my worth
Today I turn seven
and want to thank God in heaven
I am a happy and healthy little girl
I love to dance,sing and twirl
I love to ride my bike till dark
and have playdates at the park
I love t ball games that I play
and soaking up the sunshine rays
swimming in the pool is so much fun
and under the sprinklers I love to run
I am right on target at school
and passed to first grade which is pretty cool
my point in this story thats getting a little long
is although born early with issues, I'm growing strong
I am just the same as my peers
I like the same things, cry the same tears
I have the same needs,wants and things I want to pursue
not just a preemie but a person, just like you
by kimberley aka countrygal 2007
A big thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Johnson City Med Center