Sitting in Lucys room watching her sleep and I cant wrap my head around the fact that I have a two year old. As you all know we lost two pregnancies before Lucy. One at 20 weeks the other at 8. We wanted a baby so badly. We prayed for her and wished for her. We bargained and begged for her. And all our loss all our sorrow all our fears and dreams prepared us for Lucy. Lucy came in to this world way to early and way to small but with a fight and spirit bigger than anyone could have fathomed. From day one she proved that she was a force to be reckoned with. She was the exception to all the rules that are written about premies. She coded once and had to be recesitated. She was sent to Childrens hospital to have a tracheostomy and a heart surgery. She was sent home on a ventilator at a mere 7lbs even though she was 4 1/2 months old. However that 7lbs looked humongous compared to her 1lb 10 1/2 oz at birth. The odds were stacked against her. I can be honest with my self now and admit that. But.... Lucy never got that memo. She is determined, independent, and strong. She doesnt care about doubt or statistics. Her failure to thrive diagnosis means nothing to her. Her 12% survival rate doesnt effect her plans. She is a beautiful, smart, energetic 2 year old who I look up to. I admire her strength and perseverance, her faith in her self and her confidence. I know everyone thinks their child is amazing but mine has proven that she is. Despite it all I have a little 2 year old who loves shopping, Mickey Mouse, and grilled cheese sandwiches. She enjoys making her dad and I laugh and pretending to eat fake food. She likes wearing tutus and shirts from the boys section. She loves who she is and it is impossible for us not to love her. She also throws tantrums and watches to much tv shes manipulative and will use her charm to get what she wants. She is impatient and demanding and sometimes cries when I tell her what to do. We werent suppose to get here, but Lucy had other plans. Now we are preparing for her to be decanulated, walking, and even early preschool enrollment. She is 2 and I couldnt be more proud. Happy Birthday Lucy Monroe. We love you more and more everyday.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Feb 2014 02:46:17 +0000
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