October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
While I can't make the commitment
to blog every day,
I'm committing to updating my blog
more than I normally do.
I'm starting the month out by featuring Lila,
our biological daughter.
Our journey with Lila and Down Syndrome started
when we had a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome
very early in my pregnancy.
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The doctors said
she probably wouldn't make it.
There were so many issues
during my pregnancy with her.
At one point the perinatologist sent us home
telling us that unless there was a miracle
she would never be born.
He hugged me and said he was sorry
but there was nothing more he could do.
It was all in God's hands.
Thankfully, our prayers were answered
and she proved them all wrong.
Here she is on day 3 of her life,
after surgery to correct duodenal atresia.
Here she is today.
A dance-loving, horseback riding,
vivacious, sassy, thriving little girl
who loves spending time
with her friends and family.
I did not know that!! So glad she made it and can't wait to meet you guys next summer!!!!
ReplyDeleteLila, you are a beautiful miracle!
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