For those of you who don't know Alyssa's story, she is our miracle baby, born 8 years ago today. My daughter's life was in danger and Alyssa had to be delivered at 28 weeks. She had stopped growing at 24 weeks and was only 1 lb.5oz. at birth. She spent 6 months in the NICU where her mom worked.
Alyssa had her first heart surgery the day after she was born. She had to be on oxygen for 2 years. Her doctors finally decided that she could have her second surgery, which was successful and she was finally able to go without additional oxygen shortly after.
Some of you were with me that day as I posted updates on the forum during her surgery. It meant so much to me and all the love and prayers kept me going that day. Today is Alyssa's 8th birthday and she is a healthy, happy child. Here are 2 pictures that Heather posted on facebook today with her birthday message.
This is 2 days after open-heart surgery.
By day three, she was walking around.
Alyssa had her first heart surgery the day after she was born. She had to be on oxygen for 2 years. Her doctors finally decided that she could have her second surgery, which was successful and she was finally able to go without additional oxygen shortly after.
Some of you were with me that day as I posted updates on the forum during her surgery. It meant so much to me and all the love and prayers kept me going that day. Today is Alyssa's 8th birthday and she is a healthy, happy child. Here are 2 pictures that Heather posted on facebook today with her birthday message.
This is 2 days after open-heart surgery.
By day three, she was walking around.
Maryann
"Drink your tea slowly and reverently..."
"Drink your tea slowly and reverently..."