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!
6 comments:
Oh how beautiful! I love the one of you and Matt w/ the lays and the one of Ellie w/ the lay! Who took them?
So beautiful! I love Ellie's smile!
Oh I love them...Ellie is just such a sweetie. I love the one of her and her Dad, too precious. Can't wait to see more.
The best one is of Ellie filled with JOY!!
They are all so beautiful! I love the static electricity hair Ellie with laughter shooting out! So, so cute!
How fun for you guys.
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