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I just wanted to take this opportunity to say "hello" and introduce myself and my little angel. Kierra, my husband and my first born, surprised us on October 2, 2005 - nearly two weeks early.
The pregnancy was phenomenal - very little morning sickness, no problems at all - but her delivery was another story, resulting in an emergency c-section and a surprise diagnosis of Down Syndrome after having received a negative test during pregnancy (came to learn later that this did not "test" for Down, it just identified high/low risk).
It was a shock, as each of you know, but I cannot imagine trading this little one for anything in the world. I still wish I could take it away from her as there are so many things I would like her to have the chance to achieve in life, but am beginning to come to terms with the fact that I cannot change it. After two years of trying for her, eating right, avoiding anything that could possibly harm her, taking all the extra vitamins, etc., it just does not seem fair that she has this syndrome. Regardless, I love her more than life itself and know that she will achieve things - just in her own time and on her own terms.
If I could, I would like to ask for a prayer request. She is scheduled for open heart surgery on March 31st, after having it cancelled on Valentine's Day per an abnormal MRI. Her father and I are terrified but know that she will be in good hands with God guiding the surgeons' hands.
Sorry for the rambling - I tend to do that these days! Thanks to each of you for allowing me time to say "hello". Once I figure out how to upload an image, I will be sure to do so as I want everyone to see our little beauty! 
Take care,
Tawni
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