Annabel Leigh Villadiego: 7 months old!!

Monday, November 30, 2009

7 months old!!

Today mommy and daddy will be celebrating Sweet Annabel's 7 month birthday. We sang her happy birthday this morning while she smiled and swayed her sweet little head back and forth and stared back at me with her precious green eyes.

Unfortunately, the early part of her birthday was spent getting 2 more flu shots :( I know she hates them, but we have to keep her healthy!

Mom and I will post pictures later today of her birthday celebration and some from Thanksgiving.

Hope everyone had an excellent holiday weekend. We did and we are getting geared up for Annabel's first Christmas :)

JV

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RebeccaNovember 30, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Happy 7 Months Annabel! How truly amazing that you have blessed this world for so long ;-)
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Yin MayNovember 30, 2009 at 7:09 PM
HAPPY 7 MONTHS! Go go go Annabel!
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veronicaNovember 30, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Happy 7 months sweet girl....millions of hugs and kisses
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CarrieNovember 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Look at that beautiful smiling face! Happy 7 month birthday, Annabel!
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Melis, Jake and NoaNovember 30, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Happy B-day Annabel!
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LaceyDecember 1, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Her smile is melting my heart. Happy birthday, Annabel
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NicDecember 1, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Happy 7 Months old sweet girl! You are the cutest thing! Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Love from California,
Nichole
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Kessie AveyDecember 1, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Happy birthday baby girl! I know I'm late but I promise I didn't forget! I thought about you on your first Thanksgiving and knew exactly what your mommy and daddy gave thanks for that day. You are a precious miracle with a beautiful smile to match your beautiful eyes! I'm so happy you are feeling better...keep smiling!
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About Annabel

Our beautiful daughter Annabel was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) 4 days after her birth. By no means has this been easy. We've had to say "goodbye" to the life we imagined with our first child while accepting the reality that the time with our daughter will be far too short. Despite it all, we love our little angel more than words can describe and our goal is to provide her with comfort and love and appreciate every moment we can spend with her.

Thank you for visiting her site and please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Background on Trisomy 18

Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a condition which is caused by a chromosomal defect. It occurs in about 1 out of every 3000 live births. The numbers increase significantly when early pregnancy losses are factored in that occur in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.

Unlike Down syndrome, which also is caused by a chromosomal defect, the developmental issues caused by Trisomy 18 are associated with medical complications that are more potentially life-threatening in the early months and years of life. 50% of babies who are carried to term will be stillborn, with baby boys having higher stillbirth rate than baby girls.

At birth, intensive care admissions in Neonatal units are most common for infants with Trisomy 18. Again, baby boys will experience higher mortality rates in this neonatal period than baby girls, although those with higher birth weights do better across all categories.

Some children will be able to be discharged from the hospital with home nursing support for their families. And although less than 10 percent survive to their first birthdays, some children with Trisomy 18 can enjoy many years of life with their families, reaching milestones and being involved with their community. A small number of adults (usually girls) with Trisomy 18 have and are living into their twenties and thirties, although with significant developmental delays that do not allow them to live independantly without assisted caregiving.

-www.trisomy18.org

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Monday, November 30, 2009

7 months old!!

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