Happy 1st Birthday Elizabeth Elese!

11/1/12-

I have just got done telling Jay " I need my make up, I've got to have make up on. I know I'll be in pictures!" Little did I know my L&D nurse was on her way in to tell me the Csection before mine was cancelled. I panicked. I told none of the family to be here till 8 and I was going back at 8. I had been up most of the night. I kept telling Jay " I just can't imagine her being here. What will it feel like?" She was safe in my huge belly. She couldn't get sick, they're wasn't anyone to say "She looks different." I was content knowing she was safe. But truthful she wasn't. My blood flow to her was minimal almost nonexistent on some days. My blood pressure was way too high for either of our safety. So it was decided she would come 6 weeks early! 

Soon the family was piling in. Jokes were made that I had taken time to put make up on. People where kicked out so I could use the restroom one last time. The pastor finally said a prayer as family was still sneaking in. I was ready. Jay was ready. We'd fought so hard and were ready to meet her! 

As I made my way on the cold bed I was greeted by my OB. She had made a special acception and fit me in. I was thrilled! She had been there every step of the way with Jay and I. She was, as usual, witty and stunning in her fusia pink lipstick. The spinal block was a breeze. Soon they let Jay back. He never skipped a beat! The more they cut open the better it was. 

At 8:35 a.m. Elizabeth Elese Brockway was born. 

She weight 3.1 lbs and was 15 1/2 inches long! She was tiny by anyone's standards. She was tiny but she was strong. 

My OB passed her by her feel like a very small sack of potatoes. She looked at Jay and said "Looks like a normal baby to me." We all laughed. I waited for a cry but never heard one. I began to panic. Jay reassuring me she okay. Then I listen for the results most moms do.. The Apgar... First was 8 the next was 9. I knew she was gonna be just fine. Typically sick DS babies do not score well and knowing mine had I felt comforted. Her belly was immediately suctioned for fluid and a suction tube was in place draining. They finally brought her over. Her eyes were wide with alertness and her tongue ever so slightly protruded. I was in love! Tears poured as I told jay how beautiful she was. She was wisked away to the NICU after a quick kiss. I would later see her after I was in recovery a few hours. Jay stayed until all the sewing was done. Little did I know we had overtaken the waiting room and of course had grandparents bursting at the seams for a glimpse. A picture would have to suffice for a few hours until she was settled. Everyone was so shocked how much she looked like Jay. But I wasn't... I knew before she ever made it! DS or not that child looks just like her daddy! 

11-1/13-

There's so much I could type! I could tell you of Gods healing and tell you all the pain and trials Elizabeth has faced. But I'm not. Today is a day to celebrate closing one chapter and opening, what we pray to be, a much smoother story line in the chapter! Please celebrate Elizabeth's birthday with us. Pray for her. Pray for all mothers facing scary situations with their new little one. Pray for mommy's taking their little ones home today! And most of all pray a prayer of Thanksgiving for all he's done in Elizabeth's life and the things he's taught me and everyone who comes in contact with her!