A Preemie Story - A Poem For Miracle Mia

A Poem for Mia

Sweet Mia, Sweet Mia....Our Miracle girl,

Our journey began at 28 weeks.

You were only 3 lbs. and 15 inches,

Yet as beautiful as can be.

You were ready to take on the world

And its obstacles and challenges,

With a determination so mighty

You would eventually surprise your surgeons.

But your early arrival

Left your heart and lungs very weak.

The opening in your heart wouldn't close

So they had to perform your first surgery.

You spent quite a few months in the NICU

And struggled with every breath.

The doctors, nurses and machines

All helped you while you slept.

The voices you heard while sleeping

Were of Mommy and Daddy saying,

"We love you and no matter what

Will take care of you 'till the end."

Then came the next phase in our journey

To finally bring you home.

We didn't know what to expect

But you'd never be left alone.

There were many sleepless nights

And moments we forgot to eat,

But each time we looked into your eyes

We knew we were doing the best thing.

With our unconditional love and care

You began to thrive and bloom,

Into the most happiest little being

Who was tougher than anything under the moon.

You've taught us so much more

Than we could ever teach you.

Your journey has been an inspiration

To all those battling, too.

One day you'll grow up

To be a fine young lady.

Full of so much love and compassion,

Who will share it with the world gladly.

You'll use your beautiful voice,

Once silenced by a trach

To share your experience and journey

To instill hope and faith.

You've given our family so much more

Than the blessings of a daughter.

You've blessed us all with the priceless gifts

Of hope, love and laughter.

As the years pass

And more precious memories are made,

Our family will cherish those moments...

Each and everyday.

Mommy, Daddy and Noa
Love you so much!

Written by Roxanne Antonio

Further Reading:

How We Came To Be Believe Achieve - Hugo and Roxanne

Prayers for Miracle Mia

Today, our Miracle Mia, will undergo reconstructive surgery of her airway. We would be ever so grateful if you kept her in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. This is yet another incredible milestone she'll overcome in our amazing journey. Miracle Mia has proved she's a fighter and much tougher than any other 2 year old on the planet!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of her journey and ours. Your love and support will be cherished forever.

Many Blessings,
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve


Further Reading:

Miracle of Life Story - How We Came To Be Believe Achieve Hugo and Roxanne

American Idol - Mia's Story

Miracles Do Happen!

5 Precious and Unforgettable Moments to Shed Happy Tears - Part 2

Reason 2. Two years ago, I was laying in a hospital bed. It was determined I was in pre-term labor, and the only way to slow down my contractions were to admit me in the hospital for mandatory bed rest and have "MAG" (magnesium sulfate) continuously following through my system via IV.

The doctors had injected me with a steroid to speed up the baby's lung development, in the event the baby was born early. This was not a guarantee, just hope that it would work. Well, as most of our readers already know, our Miracle Mia was ready to take on the world regardless of what the doctors were trying to prevent. When she came at 28 weeks, I just wanted to hear one thing. I wanted to hear her cry out, like the way all mothers want to hear. It's almost a sign of everything being okay.

I remember not hearing any sound the moment Mia entered the world. My heart nearly stopped. Then, we heard a little whimper. Not a cry, like the way I remember with our son. Just a small one, then a small cry. The happy tears came! Although, she was born weak, she had enough strength to reassure Mommy and Daddy, she was going to fight for her life. And that's all we wanted to know.


Reason 3. Mia was rushed to another room. There were no moments of cuddling afterwards. The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Transport team were ready for her. The nurse wheeled me into the recovery room. Everything happened so quickly, it's difficult to remember all the details. I do remember the moment the transport team brought Mia over in her incubator. They kindly wanted to give us a chance to meet our little Miracle before rushing over to the Children's Hospital.

Her lungs were weak, so she was being ventilated. She was hooked up to all these wires and monitors, which I later called "noodles." They each served a life purpose: oxygen saturation, heartbeat, respiratory, etc.... Although fully enclosed in her life support incubator, I asked if I can hold her hand for a second. The transport staff could only imagine the hardship parents of preemies go through. So despite the hurried stop, they lifted open one of the small windows of the incubator. I was able to touch Miracle Mia's hand and assure her that we look forward to seeing her real soon, to stay strong, and I would do my best, too. Next came the Happy tears. It was a blessing to see her alive. In that moment, I didn't care if I was seeing our daughter for the first time through plastic walls. I was grateful to have the opportunity to welcome her into our lives.


Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve

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Further Reading:
Miracle of Life Story
American Idol - Mia's Story
Miracles Do Happen!

Do You Believe in Miracles?

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."

~Richard Crashaw

We believe each day, each moment, each experience is a miracle. Each day brings to you a new beginning. Each moment brings to you fresh eyes. Each experience brings you the opportunity to make a different choice to live a different life. Living each day as if it were a miracle reminds us to embrace each minute of the day with loving arms and not let it slip away. It reminds us to live each moment and to be in the moment every second. Now is the time to live, not tomorrow or the next. If we wait until tomorrow, the moment, the 'now' has passed and can not be regained. Time is the one thing we can't take back, so let's make it count!

Believe today, your tomorrows and your future are all miracles. Live now and in the moment. Welcome more miracles with arms wide open.

Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne ~ Believe Achieve



Further Reading:
Miracle of Life - How We Came to be Believe Achieve Hugo and Roxanne

Life isn't a Dress Rehearsal