The BIG 10!!

10 years ago today I had a VERY small but brand new baby. Because of complications in my pregnancy (Toxemia) I had to be induced 4-1/2 weeks early. I was in labor for 12-1/2 hours and finally at 12:24am my beautiful baby boy was born. He weighed in at 5lbs. 14oz. and was 18" long. I got to see him for about 5 seconds and then he was whisked away. I didn't get to see him again until about 8am. That was really hard for me--but when I finally go to hold him it was love at first sight. Later that day reality set in because he kept turning blue. He was whisked away yet again to the NICU where they determined that he couldn't breathe, suck and swallow at the same time. A feeding tube was inserted and from then on we had to go see him in the NICU. The time came for me to go home but I couldn't take my precious baby with me. He was still struggling. I was heart broken. I had to be taken to the hospital early every morning and I would stay until 9:00 at night. My husband and my dad gave him a Priesthood Blessing and after 7 days we brought him home.

Z is such a sweet, loving, tenderhearted boy. He brings so much love and joy into our home. He is a great example to his little sisters and to me. Z--remember who you are. Remember where you came from. Stay true to yourself. And most importantly, remember that your dad and I love you unconditionally. Happy Birthday son--I love you!!