Dr. Markus

When Ryan was first born, we had a team of three great doctors - Gary, Jenny and Markus. Gary's time at the NICU was over after just a week of us being there. Jenny left after a couple of weeks and Markus left just a few days before Ryan went home. We got attached to all of them, but Markus was taking care of us almost the whole time. I cried when both Jenny and Markus left.

So how do you express how grateful you are to the doctors who took such great care of your little newborn baby? There was a time when I was really scared because Ryan looked so sick and lethargic. The hardest thing about being a NICU mom is you feel so helpless. And that's why we are so grateful to Markus and the rest of the staff - they helped me overcome that feeling. I felt like they were doing everything possible to help Ryan.

Markus knew our schedule and would faithfully come seek us out to give us a daily report (he was actually the only consistent person we talked to - the nurses changed every day, the doctors left after awhile and we never got to know the new doctors). He was patient as he answered our numerous questions. And most importantly, he made us feel like Ryan was the most important patient he had.

So Markus, if you're reading this, Ryan had his first doctor appointment today and weighed 6 lb 4 oz and is doing great! Also, we wrote a letter to Dr. Bloom and dropped it off the day Ryan was discharged. If you want a copy of the letter, email us at: smartnatalie@hotmail.com and I'll be happy to email or mail you a copy.

Several times a day (and night), we look at our beautiful little boy and are so grateful to the hospital, the doctors and nurses and especially Markus for the wonderful care we received. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!