In 2008, we were blessed with our first daughter, Ellie. At 20 weeks gestation, we learned that Ellie is genetically enhanced! She has Down syndrome (she was given an extra 21st chromosome). Due to low amniotic fluid, she was delivered via c-section at 29 weeks weighing 1 pd 14 oz (13 inches long). After overcoming several obstacles due to prematurity and 106 days in the hospital, she came home! Her AV Canal heart defect was repaired 2 months later and we celebrate her "Heart Day" each year. We have witnessed many mighty miracles in her life and look forward to the many that are yet to come.
We had our second daughter, Rachel, in 2012. Rachel is a sweet and happy baby. Strangers always comment on how "alert" she looks. Is that good? Will she run wild when she learns to move? Oh well...we're trying to enjoy "right now" and oh, how we love her so much!
5 comments:
That picture is so precious! You have a beautiful little girl!
I love the new blog look. I heard she made it to 5 now- way to go Ellie!
WOO HOO ELLIE! gain, baby gain!
That is awesome! She is looking so great! She is continually in our prayers. We love you, Ellie!
What a fantastic portrait! She is so sweet!
- Your cousin Mike from Utah
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