BOSTON — Spending Father’s Day within the hospital won’t sound good, however one 27-year-old Medway dad was all smiles on Sunday. 

Lately, Brian Sardini has been studying Harry Potter books to his toddler daughter within the Brigham and Women’s neonatal intensive care unit. 

“Being able to celebrate Father’s Day today the way we are is the best gift that anybody could ever ask for,” Brian mentioned. 

Aila was born in late March when mother Kristen was 25 weeks pregnant and extreme pre-eclampsia threatened each child and mom. 

Aila weighed simply over a pound when delivered by c-section, tiny even for a preemie, and he or she wanted a ventilator to breathe. 

“Each hour makes a big difference. Each day makes a big difference,” mentioned NICU Dr. Elisa Abdulhayoglu. 

For virtually two months now, life for the Sardinis has revolved across the Brigham NICU, the place the exceptional employees has helped Aila get stronger by means of Mother’s Day and now Father’s Day. 

“They go above and beyond and make this nightmare situation just a little bit easier,” mentioned Brian. 

“This couple is absolutely amazing,” mentioned Dr. Abdulhayoglu.

It has been a daunting stretch for the Sardinis however they like to give attention to the silver lining. 

“We got time with our daughter that most people don’t get. We got to see her really develop and grow,” mentioned Brian. 

And Aila has grown to 4 kilos now — so promising that mother and pa at the moment are portray the room that might be her nursery at their home in Medway. 

“I finally feel like we’re rounding third and we’re headed home,” mentioned Kristen. 

“It’s amazing, I couldn’t ask for anything more,” mentioned Brian. 

Aila’s supply date was July 4. She might not be residence by then however hopefully might be in Medway by the tip of the summer season.