Strange Anniversary

July 16th will forever be a strange anniversary for us. One year ago, my wife's water broke prematurely. We were devastated and I thought for sure we were going to lose our baby. The next few days were an absolute hell as my wife and I coped with the frightening uncertainties of our situation. But somehow we survived. We survived 7 weeks of hospital bed rest, over a month in the NICU, three months in a harness for hip dysplasia, a nebulizer for respiratory issues, and a therapist for bubble baby's sister.

Today, at 10-1/2 months old, bubble baby is healthy and thriving. She is steadily catching up with her growth and development. She is crawling and cruising, she babbles a lot, and she clearly seems engaged with the world around her. What a difference a year makes!