Miracles

March 5th, 2003 started out like any other day. I got up, got ready, and drove to work. I spent the day teaching thirty 6th graders and catching up on ungraded papers. As soon as the bell rang, I scooted all the kids out and hurried to my doctors for my 37 week check up. I was a little nervous because I had been having problems with my blood pressure and was getting results from the tests that I had done the previous day. As I checked in with the nurse, she took my standard measurements. When she got to my blood pressure, she had a very worried look on her face, and told me not to move. After trying to rest for a few minutes, the nurse took my blood pressure again. It was around 160/110!! When I got into see the doctor, he examined me and sent me staight to the hospital. By that time I was in tears! Believe it or not, my biggest concern was not having a substitute for my class. After settling in at the hospital, getting Clay there, and fiding a substitute, I felt much better and was ready to have a baby.

Giving birth is a miracle in itself, so I guess on March 6, 2003, I was blessed with two miracles. Bailey was born at 8:00 a.m. without any complications. She was the most beautiful little girl, only weighing 5lbs 11 oz. The only problems that were noted was that she was jaundice and had to go home with lights. It was about six months later that we realized Bailey was not developing as fast as she should. It wasn't until she was almost 1 that her doctor decided that we should start testing her. To this day, we have no answers, and are still testing her.

Bailey never stops amazing me! She truly is a miracle and a blessing to our family! She didn't even sit up until she was one, now she is running and climbing stairs independently. She started school with only about 25 words and now has over 130! Even without a diagnosis, I know that the future is bright. Bailey will have all the opportunities that she wants, and then some. I am so thankful to a loving Heavenly Father who knows us better than we know ourselves. I never planned on having a child with special needs, but I can't imagine my life without one. I love you, my little Princess - Happy Birthday!