My Precious Kaitlyn

Young at only 32 weeks- she was a fighter.

Precious as any little one is, she was tiny weighting in at 3 lbs 15 ½ oz.

Rushing each day to see her in NICU, I was hoping she had gained weight and a good nightly report was waiting.

Each day was iffy- some gain, some loss. Watching so many struggle with every day functions.

Cuddling her close with "skin to skin" technique hoping it would help her grow.

I wanted a child so very bad and when put in the situation, I didn't think twice of bringing her home.

Outside the NICU waiting to see her, I cried as I saw mothers leaving with their newborns.

Understanding that God has a reason for everything and knowing she was in good hands helped me thru it all.

Scott my brother going with me thru it all was a blessing as well. Ronald McDonald houses are so very nice to be able to be close.

Kaitlyn came home 4 weeks later- early for a preemie but with oxygen and a heart monitor. She finally was able to suck a bottle.

Angels were watching over her thru all her tribulations because 12 years later she has no real medical issues.

I thank God so much for what he has given me- I hope I can raise her right and to His likings.

Today is a gift from God- that is why they cause it the Present- she is God's Gift to me as all children as His children.

Loving and Kind and so full of life and inspiration, that is my precious Kaitlyn.

Young at heart I hope she will always be as she has been my rock thru so many trials and tribulations.

No one could ever replace my Kaitlyn... she is one in a million! I love you Kaitlyn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!