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Michael’s NICU doctor honored

I was busy at work earlier, working on a story when I heard a familiar voice. I have a program on my computer (every computer in the newsroom has it) that allows me to watch TV, and when there’s a newscast, I have it on. So I bring up the program and there’s a familiar face in Amy Johnson’s story.

Dr. Michael Mah was my son Michael’s doctor for two weeks when he had to be in the Los Robles Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). And I’ve already mentioned before how appreciative I was of the staff at Los Robles, right? Same for Dr. Mah. Anyway, the story is about Dr. Mah being honored with the hospital’s first humanitarian award.

Some props

Ah, home. This is my first full day at home and its bittersweet. It’s great to no longer be checked on hourly for my temperature, blood pressure, etc. or awakened right at 8 a.m. by the nurses who want to check my stomach. However, being home and trying to take care of yourself at home, while also trying to get to the NICU to see Michael as often and as long as possible is heartbreaking. I finally left the hospital yesterday at about 4-ish and had hoped to go back that night to visit, but it just didn’t happen.

I have more pictures of Michael, but I have to give some props first. Maybe its just because I’m hormonal, but I’m bursting with gratitude right now. And you may think that these entities are supposed to do what they’ve done, but hey — I still want to say thanks anyway.

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