Gracie Ann,
I need to tell you something incredibly amazing. I need to write this to you so no detail goes unknown.
Today you had a follow up Urology appointment. But first I need to tell you about your little life before you were born.
When we first found out we were having triplets they were not sure that you would develop into and embryo. Week after week you did! Well at 19 weeks I went to the doctor to find out what the three of you were. That day we got really bad news. I've shared that a little bit in your birthday letter. Anyway, your kidneys did not work at all. Kidneys matter even while a baby is still in their mommy's tummy. You see, little babies swallow stuff call amniotic fluid. This helps little lungs develop. Basically, the amniotic fluid goes into the kidney, you go pee, and the cycle continues. Well, after many, many, many, many, ultrasounds and specialist appointments, your kidneys clear as day did not work. We would be told very sad news about how you would go to Heaven either before you were born with your brother and sister or right after you were born.
Well, cheer up buttercup because we got so lucky and you are here with us. You did have issues with your kidneys though. You had nephrosis of the kidneys. Basically your kidneys were enlarged and there was fluid in them. We even thought you would need surgery.
I need you to know how amazing your life is. You are a living miracle. Today we went for your follow up appointment and not only are your kidneys perfect, we don't have to ever see the Urologist again!
I need you to realize and understand what God has done in your life. I know you are still very young (14.5 months old) and you still have some struggles BUT girl friend, God has already done so much for you and for us and I can't wait to see what else He will do for you.
Gracie, people probably don't understand how major this is. They were not in that doctor's office when we were told the news. They didn't see the hours of ultrasound that showed no activity in the kidneys. Nope, only two other people in this world experienced that. Those people are your Daddy and your Meme. Those two people know how many mountains were moved to get you here, alive, healthy, feisty, full of life. And, I'm ok with that. All I need is for you to realize that you are a true gift from God and a true miracle.
Doctors wrote you off but God never did. Never forget that. He will never leave you. Your Daddy and I and the ones that love you so much are so blessed, so excited, so in love with you. I am so happy that I don't have to live this world without you in it.
Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."
It is my duty to God to make you realize these things. I will do my very best.
I love you with all my heart and kidneys :)
Love,
Mommy
