Happy Birthday Stevie Angel

Today was my Angel Baby's birthday. My Miracle Baby is now officially 9 years old! It seems like just the other year that we found out we were pregnant again. Lizzie was only 7months old. Even though we were so happy to have another baby, I knew from the beginning of the pregnancy, 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 our life and strengthened my testimony, I love you my Son. Happy Birthday!! Stevie Taumaloto Roberts, My Miracle Boy I love you.