No parent should ever.....

have to obstain from holding their baby because of the damage or pain it could do to their little body.

have their newborn taken away for testing, transportation to another hospital or bandaging.

have to spend more than a few days in the hospital after their child is born and rarely, if ever, go back to a hospital again after.

have to own needles, surgical scissors, gauze, and other medical supplies.

have to give their child a bath in a bleach solution to kill bad bacteria on their child's skin.

have to pop blisters, dress wounds and pray like hell that their child's skin will hold up another day.

have to be stared at or questioned as to whether or not their child is contagious or abused.

have to teach their family, doctors, nurses, hospitals, dentist, optometrist, schools, and everybody they meet on how to care for their child.

have to be a nurse and a mom.


This is for THOSE parents, I applaud you! You are all so strong, faithful and inspirational even when you feel like you are at the bottom of your rope. Be proud! (Oh and they're humble too.)

Every time my son, Rowan. has an issue (as minor as they are), I am reminded of the trials that you all go through on a daily basis. The sacrifices you all make to ensure the best for your Butterfly(ies) is unimaginable to some. For those of us who have an idea, we are in awe of your strength.