And I think you are brilliant.

And I think they are heartless, spiteful, cruel, empty people.

Bravo you.

You are an amazing mom with an amazing child. Best wishes.

My son was born at 28 weeks, and was just over one and half pounds. Luckily I got to hospital in time for a course of steriods and they managed to keep me more or less stable for the week it took them to work. Which meant a lot less bother with breathing, but there were still plenty of times when I looked at the tiny scrap lying in the plastic bubble and wondered if he would ever be a “normal” baby.

18 months or so later, and he is an active toddler, getting into everything and the light of my life. Still small for his age, but every night as I carry him up to bed, I marvel at the solid weight of him in my arms and remember when he felt as light as thistledown.

I wish that feeling for you! Hang in there and cherish this ‘extra’ time with your amazing daughter!

I just read through all the pages on that thread and I’m exhausted from the venomous things that were being said. Alexa, you must be SO exhausted. This is so out of control. I hope you will continue to give us a peek into your life and the life of sweet Simone. I hope you can feel us rallying around you. And I hope that feeling is so much stronger than the shock of reading the posts on that site.

Focus on that sweet little girl and all else will melt away.

I am leaving this comment here because your newest entry is closed for comments (understandably).

I just wanted to be another one of the “Fuck ‘em all” group. I do not have children and I found your blog through another blog, but I read a few of your entries and I wish you all the best. Ignore the idiots, the internet is full of them. Only you and your doctors know what is best for your beautiful baby, and everyone else should refrain from giving medical advice.

Anyway, for what it’s worth coming from this stranger, I hope you stay strong and that everything works out for your family.

My preemie is 3 1/2 and is the joy of my life. Simone is beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

You go gurl!

I have been lurking for a while and cheering for you and Simone. She is a beautiful baby and you are a wonderful mother who she will no doubt want to be just like some day. I just read the comments on the Childfree site and I was appalled, and honestly did not know that people with that much hate in their hearts truly existed in our world. It makes you wonder who is next to you in line at the grocery store doesn’t it? From reading your blog, I am certain that you are far too spirited and intelligent to take any of their words to heart no matter how hurtful they are. I feel sad for people like that who obviously do not know what unconditional love feels like. I will continue to root for you and your family, and look forward to more postive stories about Simone’s progress!

I’m so sorry that some people act on their ability to be so cruel.

I don’t have kids, and don’t know if I want them, but it makes me happy to know there are people in this world who really want children and who love their kids to the ends of space and time.

That’s why I think of your family on a daily basis and wish Simone (and you and your husband) a healthy, hearty, happy future.

Take care.

Midge