Our friend Jana came and took Marlee's pictures last week! They are amazing and Marlee was so good! Thanks to Mrs Jana for the wonderful pics! We love them!!
Or so my Daddy says!............We had to get Marlee some new sunglasses because everytime we would take her outside, she would put her hand over her eyes to block the sun! I thought that she would hate them, but she actually doesn't mind them at all and it doesn't hurt that she looks so cute with them on!
Well actually 5 weeks and 2 days! I meant to post on Monday! Life has been very crazy with this little girl! I never knew how much I valued 8 hours of sleep until having a child! Marlee slept in her own crib for the first time last night because I had been keeping her in the bassinet in our room! Needless to say I think that we all got a better nights sleep last night! I put Marlee to bed around 8 and she slept until 2, I fed her and she went right back to sleep until 6:30! yeah! It's getting so much better! I'm exhausted but it's all worth it! I love the way that Marlee looks at me like I am the most amazing person in the world and can do no wrong! Wow! I am so proud to be her mommy and am enjoying everyday with this little girl! She is growing up so fast. She has started sucking her thumb, smiling (intentionally) and even grasping and batting at her toys! Everyday is something new!
We finally made our way home on Wednesday! yeah! Miss Marlee has to be the sweetest baby in the world! She rarely ever cries ( knock on wood) and just loves to smile and be held! We are incredibly blessed to be parents to such a beautiful baby girl! She is definitely our little miracle!
Can I count the times I've watched you smile and wondered what will be? Can I think of each and every trial we've endured patiently? So very many sleepless nights, the monitors watched with care, blood pressure low, heart rate too high, knees bent down in prayer. I know Lord you are near to me, this journey's in your hands. But sometimes Lord it is so hard to meet this life's demands. I trust you God, I really do, but fear creeps inside. Sometimes I just don't understnad, no matter how I try. But Jesus you are with me, and hand in hand we'll cope. For I know that you will lead us, through this heart journey of hope.
Jason and I were married on December 2nd 2006 and after just one year of marriage we found out that we were pregnant! Miss Marlee was born on August 11th, 2008 and she is the most precious little girl! Marlee was diagnosed with having an Interupted Aortic Arch when she was 2 days old. We were flown to MUSC where she underwent open heart surgery at one week of age. This is our life with a precious heart baby! :)