Yesterday was my Angel Baby's birthday. My Miracle Baby is now officially 8 years old and will be baptized on Saturday. It seems like just the other year that we found out we were pregnant again, Lizzie was only 7 months old. She was such a good baby, we figured that since we were so good at this parenting thing, it wouldn't be a problem to have another so soon. ;) You moms know what I mean when I start this story out by saying I knew from the beginning that something was wrong. At the sonogram, when they found a 'growth' growing in there with him I was actually relieved. okay now we know what it is and we can go from there, right?. It was decided it was a molar pregnancy, that means its a twin that never makes it passed the first few stages, but its placenta and such continues to grow in a deformed state and take over the surviving twin. We were brought in 3 or 4 different occasions and counseled to end the pregnancy. If the fetus (not a baby to them ever) even made it to full term it could take me and 'it' wouldn't survive a day. they showed horrific pictures of the deformities we were facing. We then headed off to Steve's family, and Steve and his Dad gave me a blessing. in that blessing we were told that he was a boy, and that the Lord would protect him. He was a choice spirit and the Lord wasn't done with him, he would be healthy and strong. Next week at the doctors, We explained to them our beliefs and that we would see this through to the end no matter what, and no more pictures or counselors on death. The pregnancy continued on, and Stevie was born 1 month early at almost 5 pounds, 'the blob' weighed in at 5.2lbs. My little Angel was perfect in every way. They kept him in the hospital for 2 weeks for testing and because he was a preemie (technically). The nurses called him "Moose" because for a preemie he was big. At the time of his birth there were only 3 other known cases of a healthy molar pregnancy, Stevie is now in the Medical Journal as # 4. My Miracle Baby, Stevie Taumaloto. He is named after the two important Priesthood figures in my life, My husband and my Samoan Dad. Taumaloto means strong of heart or lions heart.
He has always been so loving and sweet, very sensitive and kind. He is my goofy kid who enjoys to laugh and make others laugh as well. You have changed my life and strengthened my testimony, I love you my Son. Happy Birthday!! Stevie Taumaloto Roberts, My Miracle Boy I love you.
4 comments:
Awww. Thats a lovely story about your miracle baby! I knew you'd "been sick" (ala my mom) when you were pregnant with Stevie, but didn't know until now all the details! How wonderful that you had the faith to listen to Heavenly Father when other people were so adamant against what He told you... And now you have a wonderful little boy who is getting baptized! how exciting!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVIE!!I can't believe your old enough now to be getting baptized! I am so proud of you!
Dearest sanga...I can't help but feel your deep emotions towards this 'lionheart' angel...and it just goes to show that no matter what, our Father in Heaven will always have the last saying...Stevie Taumaloto is sure is a loving, humble and caring person and we love him and of course the whole fam.....I watched you as you cried watching him being baptized by his dad and I cried along happy for you but also for that very moment, a moment my boys will never have..a father baptizing his own son...the spirit was very strong and I am thankful my kids and I were able to be there!! We love you, lots!!!!
Happy Birthday Stevie - Wow what an amazing story.
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