Happy 10th Birthday!!

Ten years ago today, we welcomed our baby girl into this world.  Her birth came days after the terror attacks.  We had expected her arrival on September 11; but when the US was attacked, all elective procedures were cancelled for that day.  We were to start the induction process later that morning.  Instead, we visited my doctor to make sure all was well and we could wait another day.  I had pre-eclampsia, so we were taking it one day at a time at that point.  The goal had been to make it to September 11, one day past 37 weeks.  Given the risks associated with pre-eclampsia, we made a decision that I would avoid too much news.  I was on bed rest except for one hour a day, so television was my friend.  Striking a balance wasn’t the easiest thing to accomplish. 

She ended up making her appearance during the wee hours of the morning on September 14. 

It’s hard to believe ten years have passed since then.  Like many other babies born around that time, she was (and is) a symbol of hope for our future.

Happy 10^th Birthday, E!  Mama and Daddy love you very much!

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11