This is baby Marnie in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
“My pregnancy went smoothly, but soon after Marnie was born, we discovered that she had several health complications. Just ten hours after giving birth, my baby had to be airlifted from Raigmore to Glasgow, embarking on her first solo journey without me as I had just given birth and couldn’t accompany her.”
“At the NICU in Glasgow, a wonderfully kind nurse named Marnie McVeigh welcomed and cared for my precious baby girl. Her compassion and dedication inspired us to name our daughter after her. Nurse Marnie treated our baby as if she were her own, and she helped us through the darkest of times,” Rachel recalled.
The family was so touched by Nurse Marnie’s care that they decided to name their daughter Marnie.
For the first two months of her life, the NICU in Glasgow was baby Marnie’s home. According to Glasgow Live, during this time, Marnie underwent three major heart surgeries and three crucial ear, nose, and throat procedures. After her time in the NICU, Marnie spent a week in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and another three weeks in Ward 3b before she could finally return to Raigmore.
“It was an incredibly challenging journey, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For several weeks, only my husband and I were allowed to see our baby, while anxious family members waited eagerly for their turn to meet her,” Rachel shared.
“The doctors, surgeons, and nurses made us feel like family throughout our stay. Marnie is our little warrior, and so is the entire medical team. They cared for and treated my daughter both during her hospitalization and as an outpatient. We owe them a debt of gratitude for giving our daughter the strength and determination to overcome these early challenges,” she added.
Marnie Adam is now a happy and healthy three-year-old.
Marnie McVeigh, the neonatal intensive care nurse at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, was delighted to hear about this story. “It’s always a challenge to ensure that families feel supported and accompanied, but I’m glad to be a part of this amazing team. I’m honored that the parents named their daughter after me. I was able to contribute a little during their most difficult moments.”
“I wouldn’t change my job in the NICU for anything. It’s heartwarming when families stay in touch and share similar stories with us as a way of feedback,” she added.
