Sometimes life's greatest gifts come at unexpected times. As for Madelyn Harper this is exactly what she didn't expect. Just beginning her career as an orthopedic intern at the Toronto General Hospital, her newfound love interest Auston Matthews and...
The pain I was feeling was you telling me that it's go-time. You're 4 weeks early. It scares me beyond belief, but according to the doctors you must come now. It's safer for the both of us. The time is finally here.
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{5:32 pm December 14th, 2018}
I wish you'd stay in and grow just a little bit more. I'm overfilled with anxiety but I'm also so anxious to meet you. I know you're in the best care possible. We have doctors working around the clock to help us.
Your dad is here with me. He's of course worried as well. We are just praying that this birthing process goes well and smooth.
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{12:46 December 15th, 2018 Welcome to the world, Hudson Grant Matthews}
After hours upon hours of pain, tears, and pure anxiety, you made your entrance into this beautiful world. 6 pounds 5 ounces and 18.5 inches long. You're tiny. We expected that, knowing you're a preemie.
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{You're just chillin' in your incubator!}
You have a head of dark brown hair just like your dad. We are head over heels in love with you baby boy. You are the most beautiful thing your dad and I have ever laid eyes on. We made you. You're our little miracle.
It's hard seeing you covered in tubes and wires, but we know it's for the best. It's just for a little bit while you learn to breathe better on your own.
