HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY BRAYLIN

A Year in Review
Braylin Jae Percifull



Braylin's due date December 12th, 2010. We quickly learned that "full term" was out of the question. Pregnant Momma and a worried Daddy were going to the doctor a whole bunch to make sure momma and baby were doing okay:

September 15- Doctor Tabor says that Braylin is 3 weeks behind in growth. Shooting for 35 weeks. Going for sonos/heart monitor check 2-3 days a week.

September 22, 23-  I got a steroid shot both days. Doctor Tabor must have known exactly what was about to happen... I was still hoping for 35 weeks.

15 days before Braylin is born
(little do we know)

October 4- Doctor Tabor tells us that we could have a baby any day now. Braylin is still not growing like she should. We are scared of what our future will hold. Lots of people are praying for us. Everyday counts but we are hoping for at least a couple more weeks.

October 7, 8- I get another round of steroid shots. I'm also admitted to the hospital for closer monitoring of baby.  Braylin's heart seems to be a little irregular. Fluids are lower.  Doctor Tabor asks that I come back the next day... on a Saturday for more monitoring. I go ahead and pack my bags.

Saturday, October 9- I go to hospital for "monitoring". Doctor Tabor quickly demands an immediate delivery. Tabor prepares us for what may come.

At 12:20 that afternoon, Braylin Jae Percifull was pulled into the world. Her tiny, kitten like cry brought tears of joy to our eyes. Our fighter was ready to fight! She was quickly examined by a team of doctors, and wheeled by me and Daddy for one quick look before she was whisked away to NICU.

Born Saturday, October 9, 2010
1 pound 7 ounces
12 inches long

1 MONTH OLD
2 pounds 15 ounces

~NICU Dr. Barber and Braylin~
Released from hospital 12-3-10
4 pounds 6 ounces

2 MONTHS OLD

3 MONTHS OLD
7 pounds 7 ounces

4 MONTHS OLD
9 pounds 13 ounces

5 MONTHS OLD
10 pounds 10 ounces

6 MONTHS OLD
13 pounds 2 ounces

7 MONTHS OLD
15 pounds

8 MONTHS OLD

9 MONTHS OLD
16 pounds 8 ounces

10 mths old

11 months old
18 pounds

12 months old

A few shots from photographer, Misti White

 

Because Braylin's birthday party was a week early, I felt it only appropriate to

post pictures of her wearing her TEXAS gear in light of the conflicting occasion...

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY PRECIOUS GIRL.

YOU ARE A TRUE MIRACLE. 

PRAISE GOD.
 

10-9-11
Watching it rain on her birthday!

I AM ONE!!!!!