Destiny was born ten weeks early because I developed H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome, which caused my kidneys and liver to shut down. This disease stems from pre-eclampsia, and the only cure is to end the pregnancy by delivering the baby. My membranes also ruptured when I passed out the day before she was born. We were able to get 48 hours of steroids to help her, and then she had to come by c-section.

Because of HELLP, Destiny was growth restricted in utero, so she came into this world at the size of a 24-weeker. She measured 14 inches long and weighed 900 grams, or just under two pounds. She was our little micro-preemie.

Destiny stayed in the NICU at UVRMC in Provo Utah. Her stay was 45 days long, or 6 1/2 weeks. She successfully avoided any surgeries and had a fairly uneventful stay. She is, and always will be, our miracle baby.

The music is “Still here” by Lene Marlin.

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