I am a young mom to an amazing little boy. He was born 6/13/11, 7.1 lbs, 21 inches. He is.. the most amazing thing that has every happened to me. We have overcame so many obstacles, and I feel so blessed to get to be there for him through it all. Three weeks before he was born we found out he had multiple heart defects and would have to undergo surgery to survive. There were not any childrens hospitals near us, so me and his father had to travel to another state a week later. I was induced on the 12th at 1 pm and the next morning at 7:04 am he arrived via emergency c-section. That was the most bittersweet day of my life.. He was held beside me right after birth for me to see but I was too far gone from medicine and it was all a blur. About 30 minutes later before he was taken to the childrens hospital I got to see him for a minute and have the first touch. It was the most amazing feeling to look at him and know I brought him into this world. My life had so much more meaning and reason from that moment. The next day I pushed myself harder than I thought possible to be able to convince the nurses I was feeling good and able to move. I just had to see him and hold him before surgery. And the next evening, I got to.<3 I got discharged early because I was doing so well. I cherished being able to spend time with him without it being limited. At a glance he was perfect. And on the outside he was. But inside things weren't quite how they should of been. He had d-tga (transposition of the great arteries), VSD (ventricular septal defect), Coarctation, and a few holes in his heart. At only 3 days old he underwent heart surgery to correct it all. I can't even begin to explain all the emotions that run through you when you're childs going through such a thing. Or even after seeing them with so many tubes, lines, his big incision. I am so glad I got to be there by his side day and night. I am so glad I have him and his father. Family is everything. Life is precious. Love is forever.
