Happy, Happy Birthday Jocelyn!!

My Jocey is turning 10 years old tomorrow. She has waited a long time for her birthday, and now it's here! As I mentioned on Alyssa's birthday, I am walking down memory lane. Jocey was born about 2 1/2 weeks premature with a IUGR condition. This is a condition where the baby just stops growing and no longer gets any nourishment from the mother. I went in for a regular check-up at 8:00 a.m Thursday, August 20, 1998. Once Dr. Fielding took my measurements, I could tell he was concerned. He informed me that we had to deliver the baby ASAP. He wouldn't even let me go home first. I had Spencer c-section, so I had the choice whether or not to do that again. I decided that I didn't want the same predicament I got in with Spence, so I opted for the surgery. After making arrangements and suffering the usual panic attack, I finally delivered Jocey. We didn't know if she would be a boy or a girl. I couldn't believe we got our beautiful baby girl. I was elated!!
Jocey has been a complete joy and blessing in our lives. She is a wonderful girl that wants to help and befriend everyone. She is a huge help with her younger siblings and has a maturity beyond her years. I love Jocey so much and wish her the best birthday ever!!