My little girl was born with 12 toes (polydactyl) and her 3rd and 4th fingers on her left hand are webbed (syndactyl). The extra toes are congenital.. her pop-pop has 12 toes and her mom (me) was born with 12 toes and had surgery. The webbing is her own special thing
She's having surgery to correct all these little extra special things about her tomorrow. I just kept staring at her today... she's just so perfect. When she was born and they told me she had extra digits they were real apologetic about it.. and i didn't understand it. It's not a big deal - things could be worst! This surgery wont be a big deal.. right! Well its the night before, and I'm not as laid back as I was. My poor little girl has to have surgery! She'll be hungry, tired, cold, alone, medicated, and in pain!
I know the timing is perfect.. she can handle the anesthesia, she wont remember, it wont affect her developmentally.. but does she really have to have it done??
I have to remember through all of this... my life as a mom will be full of opportunities in trusting God with my little girls life, this is just the start of depending on His perfect plan for her life. I think of how much I love her, how I don't want her to go through any pain. God loves us all the more unconditionally. What does His heart go through when we go through suffering.
Anyway - I'll keep you updated on her progress.. here's some before pics for you
Aww Becca! Thanks so much for sharing! You and your precious little one will be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks so much for sharing Becca. Aunt T loves all three of you and has been uplifting your family in prayer. I literally woke up praying for KJ! I'll be up to CHOP in a little bit. Love, aunt T ...tara
ReplyDeleteHi Becca,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you and your beautiful family. Your daughter is so precious. My God bless you and your family through your daughter's surgery and post-op care.
Jackie Vega