Your First Granddaughter
This entry was posted on 10/5/2010 12:07 PM and is filed under uncategorized.
Baby Elyse in Her Room - Three Days Old
On September 12, 2010, we got an opportunity to have access to another part of you. Your first granddaughter, Elyse Kaylee, was born. When I found out I was pregnant last January, I was elated and nervous. I was frightened during early pregnancy as the risk of miscarriage is so high. I dreamed of you every night for two weeks. They weren't scary or sad dreams - we just spent time together laughing, talking and hanging out. I absolutely believe it was your way of comforting me during that overwhelming time. We made it safely through that first trimester and soon we were sharing our exciting news with family and friends.
I got very scared as my due date approached. Not only have I never handled pain well, you had serious issues during labor with me. You suffered from eclampsia - convulsing during my birth, which led to you being in a coma for three days after I was born. When you first awoke you were blind and weren't able to see me right away. Eclampsia can be genetic and I was watched closely. However, my blood pressure was excellent throughout my pregnancy and my physicians had little concern. I did end up having blood pressure issues during my birth. My blood pressure went very high and the baby's heart rate was very low. Neither of us liked labor, but fortunately, as soon as your dear granddaughter was born - all was well. I know you were right there with us during that frightening time.
Your dear granddaughter is so beautiful. She is amazingly healthy and we are already madly in love with her sweet and gentle heart. Mom, I have missed you so badly. I so wish you were here to talk to. I can only imagine how proud you'd be showing off your granddaughter's photos and bragging about how precious she is. You'd be bursting with pride. However, I am comforted knowing my dear daughter has the most special guardian angel. I am absolutely confident you are watching over her.
We love you, Mom. Our daughter was named after the Moms in her life. Her middle name is Kaylee after you, Katherine Lee, my middle name, Lee, and Bill's mother's middle name, Kay. We are so fortunate a part of you is living on in our daughter. We can't wait to tell her all about you. There are some things ALS will NEVER take from us.
