Lillian "Lily" Grace (pictures in chronological order)
Lily's first day.. first seconds after being born on 8/11/12 (38 weeks & 4 days pregnant)
Lily in the NICU.. first few days of life
Lily in the NICU.. a wonderful nurse Jill let me change her diaper, put her pacifier in her mouth, put her headband on- she let me be a mother to Lily.. thanks Jill.. you will never know how much that meant and still means to me..
Lily in the PICU (where she remained) after open heart surgery called Norwood- surgery was on 8/15/12
Lily is looking at you.. hey beautiful girl- this was taken on her real due date 8/21/12
A few days later.. hey pretty girl
Hi beautiful Lily Bug..
Lily's 2 week birthday.. Happy birthday baby girl.. We love you!
Pretty feet.. she liked to kick her feet.. especially when she had on pretty socks
Lily's photo shoot.. first outfit ever.. you look so pretty- 17 days old on 8/28/12
18 days old.. sweet Lily shortly before she became an angel
in my arms with Daddy by her side..
in my arms with Daddy by her side..
We love you so much!
Mommy and Daddy holding your hands.. you will be forever missed perfect angel!!
Thank you to all of the staff at Kosair for taking such loving care of our sweet Lily! Special thanks to the following: Dr. McDowell, Dr. Austin, Dr. Mascio, Dr. Arensman, doctors from Neonatal Associates, doctors from Maternal Fetal Medicine, Dr. Tabb, Dr. Case, doctors from the PICU/ Cath Lab, Dr. Sullivan, Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Potter, Respiratory Therapists especially Mike and Alberto (sang "Don't Take the Girl" the night before she became an angel), art therapists, life therapists, chaplains, nurses from the PICU & NICU- Jill, Nancy, Allison, Dawn, Hannah, Annie, Jennifer, Claire, and many.. many more. Thank you to everyone who cared so much for our Lily Grace! Extra special thanks to Allison Mastin, RN at Kosair PICU, as she took extra special care of Lily during her last days and hours. She was the last person that held our sweet Lily and we are forever grateful for the love that she showed Lily.
We also want to give a special thanks to all of our family and friends who have supported us and Lily through this entire time and after she became an angel! We love you all so much. Special thank you to the following: Mom, Darla (Mom), Jessica, Emily, Bridget, Teri, Dad, Rick (Dad), Glenn, Rico, Dee Dee, Sarah (great daughter and sister), Ann, Kathy, Jeremy, Rebecca and many, many more...
Thank you to everyone who loved and will continue to love our Lily! We are so proud of you fighting so hard Lily.. you are forever loved!!!
My heart is absolutely broken for you, Amy. I am so sorry that Lily's journey on this earth was so short. Such a devastating loss. I hope you are able to find comfort in the memories you've made with her to give to the strength to get through each day. Lily for forever be in my heart. Much love and light to you and your family <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of your precious girl! The last picture of her holding your hands is so very sweet. Continued prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLove to you and your family. My Lillian wanted to send you a hug of her own. May you find strength and peace. Lily was such a beautiful baby! Now a beautiful angel! My heart goes out to you Amy. Melissa G. Layson
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