I've been inspired to start blogging by my niece, Veronica. She's only 18 months old, so I figure I can do this!
This is Alyssia Faith. She is our miracle baby!! In this picture, she's about 8 months old. She was born August 1, 2006, after a long and arduous labor and natural delivery. WHOOOHOOOO! She was totally worth every ounce of pain suffered. She makes us laugh every day and is a living testament to the faithfulness and goodness of God.
This is me, holding our first daughter, Chloe Victoria. She was born August 18, 2004. She had a diaphragmatic hernia and pulmonary vein stenosis. Despite a valiant effort by Chloe and the doctors, she left us for heaven when she was only 2 months and 20 days old. We still miss her every day.
It took us 10 years and in vitro to conceive Chloe.
Alyssia, on the other hand, just happened. And what amazing timing. We found out we were expecting her one week after the first anniversary of Chloe's death. God really is awesome.
The three of us recently went to our favorite restaurant in Little Italy in Baltimore for dinner. The people at the restaurant told us when we left that the staff had voted and decided Alyssia was the cutest kid they had seen, without a doubt.
4 comments:
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What terrific pictures! LOVE IT
Great idea and good timing! I've been thinking of you this week and wondering how things are going. I'll be sending you some pics of the girls soon. Alyssia is adorable!
-Dawn
Steph-
I have so loved your adorable blogging! Alyssia is such a living doll, and I'm happy to hear of your joy in being her mother. Motherhood is truly the most noble of careers. When I stood before that judge and he asked me what I did, I looked him squarely in the eye, lifted my chin and proudly said "I am a professional mother." Because, honey, we ARE! We are out there in the trenches every day! Love you sooo much!
Hi Steph,
This is such a great idea! I love being able to keep up with you and your lovely family. The pic of Alyssia sitting in the grass is beautiful. Keep the photos coming!
Lisa
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