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Old Jan 10, 2004, 05:48 PM
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Adopting medically fragile infants

I've spent thirty-three years adopting medically fragile babies and children. I love this work. I love my children, hate when they die, am blessed with them all my life. I choose my own work, for the most part, have no boss over my head, etc. Of course, there are the surgeries, etc. I have no time off, and no retirement, but I love my work. I've spent years suctioning, clapping, giving oxygen, tube-feeding, etc. I love nurturing. My most rewarding thing is knowing that each baby or child has love and a mother, besides the nursing care they need.

I know many families who live this life style, but I just found this nursing forum. Are there any others who do this for a living here?

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Old Jan 10, 2004, 08:27 PM
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wow

I could never do that. God Bless you.

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Old Oct 22, 2004, 08:53 AM
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I admire your work. Sounds very rewarding. It takes a person who has a lot of heart and strength. What made you make your decision? I would love to know more about it if you wouldn't mind emailing me. It sounds like an option I would love to consider. Thanks, Angelia akcarmean@hotmail.com




Originally Posted by homenursingrj
I've spent thirty-three years adopting medically fragile babies and children. I love this work. I love my children, hate when they die, am blessed with them all my life. I choose my own work, for the most part, have no boss over my head, etc. Of course, there are the surgeries, etc. I have no time off, and no retirement, but I love my work. I've spent years suctioning, clapping, giving oxygen, tube-feeding, etc. I love nurturing. My most rewarding thing is knowing that each baby or child has love and a mother, besides the nursing care they need.

I know many families who live this life style, but I just found this nursing forum. Are there any others who do this for a living here?

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Old Oct 22, 2004, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by akcarmean
I admire your work. Sounds very rewarding. It takes a person who has a lot of heart and strength. What made you make your decision? I would love to know more about it if you wouldn't mind emailing me. It sounds like an option I would love to consider. Thanks, Angelia akcarmean@hotmail.com
If you would like to read more about my children's lives, (and mine) you could visit my site:
A Child To Love
http://www.4achildtolove.com

And feel free to e-mail me. I value and enjoy communication with like-minded people!

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