Hope

HOPE

This is my middle child, Lexi. She is also my only girl. She has given me so much hope. The twins were born 4 weeks early and this one was a 5.5 pounder. When she was born I heard her cry so loud and thought wow she has healthy lungs, but I was wrong. When she took her first breath it punctured a hole in her lung. I did not find this out until the next day. They weren't telling me what was wrong with my baby girl until then. I prayed so hard for this one. I had hope though. I knew God would take care of her and he did.

She had to be airlifted to Children's Hospital and stay there for 8 days. She was on all types of machines, it was so sad. I didn't get to hold her until she was 4 days old. She was on feeding tubes, breathing machines, all types of stuff I didn't even understand what they were for. I had a c-section and didn't get to stay with her or anything, plus I had her twin brother at home to care for. My husband stayed with her though, he was so amazing. This girl has him wrapped around her little finger! I stayed prayed and hoped she would be okay. Everyday the dr.'s were amazed at how wonderful she was doing. Everyday something else got to come off of my angel. Finally after a long 8 days she was home!!! I am so thankful for this girl. I call her my angel baby. She also goes by Sister Sue, lol.