ECMO

One thing that a mother should never have to see is her baby on life support. However, as we found out ECMO is a life saving machine, not just a supporting machine. Allyson had surgery the day after she was put on ECMO which went well. Here are a couple of pictures to emphasize what a miracle ECMO and Allyson are! photos are: on ECMO, recovery, at home with Ozzie the "protector".

Christmas

Holidays are fun, but a lot of travel to many houses! We have had 6 family gatherings and had to travel for 3 of them. But now we are getting to spend some quality time at home with Ally. She is doing so well now and we have been truly blessed this Christmas. Here is a glimpse of our Christmas activities...

The beginning

Ally was born on September 28, 2007. She was 5 days late and didn't want to come out even on this day, but it was time for Mommy! Coincidentally, this date happens to her Grandmother's birthday too. Okay, okay,, not a coincidence....lots of prayers and a little planning on mom's part. This just happens to be the last thing that God has allowed me to "control". I like things a certain way, and God has proven to me that it his His way and I am just an observer... no control by me! Ally was not supposed to be breathing on her own well when she was born, but much to the Dr's and our surprise she came out screaming and did so for an hour. The entire maternity ward was "enlightened" by Ally's voluminous voice. As you can see by this picture, it continued for quites a while...over an hour after she was born.