Those Darn 3s (by eddie)

It was 3 years, 3 months, 3 days, and roughly 3 hours before that Sarah and I left this place (Peoria) with our lil princess hoping never to return. But here we are again and as I walked down the halls to find my wife (who came by ambulance) at OSF I couldn't help but get those gut wrenching feelings of nostalgia. My daughter, my little precious Addy who was born at 3 pounds and 13 ounces once lived here for 3 weeks and 3 days. This was all because she was born early after only having spent 30 weeks and 3 days in the belly. In reflection it seems that the time must have flown by. But when we were here it lasted an eternity. And now as I walk through the place I find myself instinctively knowing where the next restroom or elevator is. In fact, if it weren't for some of the remodeling that has occurred here I would think we never left.
Part of me is proud as I remembered the job the staff did here with Addy. They, along with the staff at Trinity, saved her life numerous times until she was strong enough to go home.
Another part of me is angry. My family feels separated now and my home is abandoned. We are missing our Addy more than she could ever know. Right now she is staying with Sarah's parents (angels by the way) and the 3 of them are safe back there off 13th street while the 3 of us are here - a full 3 hour round trip away.
Things have been a little scary for us right off the bat as the local doctor informed us that Sarah was dilated at nearly a 3 and having contractions 3 minutes apart. This of course gave me 3 more gray hairs in my 3 month old goatee. It has also prompted the staff here to be very watchful of Sarah, checking on her 3 times in the last 30 minutes. They have also upped her dosage of Magnesium to 3 (grams I think) for the next 3 hours. There are also 3 doctors here monitoring the situation.
I am going to have to stop now before I drive myself and you crazy with numbers. I'm sorry - it is the language that I speak. And of course I was the 3rd born in my sprawling family so 3s just seem to pop out at me....everywhere.
With that I will say good night with a bit of anxiety about what tomorrow, day 3, will bring. I thank you all for your thoughtful messages, prayers, help, and love. Just knowing that we are in your thoughts is a bit humbling. We love you all.
Lastly,  I am happy to report that for now, at this moment, my Sarah is sound asleep. It has been a long time since I have seen her look so peaceful. I promise, I will not ask her for a 3rd....