Dear family and friends
We'd like to introduce you to our precious Sarah-Hope, who was born on Friday afternoon by c-section weighing 2.65kg. The birth was an amazing experience and we're all being really well looked after. She's in a stable condition, especially when she's on mom's chest.
She came out 'pink and feisty', and demonstrating a serious will to live! She has blown everyone away with the hurdles she's overcome, notably:
- her lungs, though while on the small side, are working hard but fine which is remarkable given that they were severely underdeveloped half way through the pregnancy
- her heart is beating away happily
- almost all the hydrops/swelling has been absorbed (she has gorgeous extra skin rolls to show for that around her tummy and neck)
- she already has more hair than her dad, and deep blue eyes.
She does still have some significant physical challenges as her limbs are severely handicapped. Notably, she has no arms although she has sweet little hands. It’s difficult to say at this point what her limb functionality will be, but given Sarah-Hope's determination we're sure she'll overcome this.
The journey from here has many unknowns, so we're just taking things one day at a time while getting to know our special child.
Thanks again for your love and support. Although we may not be able to respond individually, we do so appreciate all your messages. Leigh's sister, Carol Whyte or Darlene Cons can be contacted for updates.
Richard and Leigh
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