365 days ago, this was my family. It’s the last picture Before.
We were celebrating my graduation with a Master’s degree. We were celebrating an ease in the workload that we had put on ourselves. We were celebrating a little break to prepare for our newest addition.
We did not know the surprise that was in store for our family just 4 days later.
Surprise from a baby who would arrive long before the crib was ready or the clothes were upacked into drawers.
Surprise from a baby girl that I was sure in my heart would be a boy.
Surprise from a baby girl that arrived after just 8 short hours and two quick pushes.
Surprise from a baby girl with one tiny extra chromosome that would turn our whole world upside down.
Shock. Hope. Fear. Joy. Pain. Excitement. Guilt. Devotion. Frustration. Reassurance. Confusion. LOVE.
This week is a celebration of our little girl Tessa. We feel like we might have missed the party the first time around, so this year, we promise not to mess it up. Through a series of posts this week, we celebrate her first birthday with reflections on the day from the perspective of others who were there. My side of the story can be found here and here. I hope you enjoy hearing what everyone else has to say for a change. 🙂
Yo soy La Lay 
Happy birthday, Tessa!!!
Yah!! Happy Birthday sweet Tessa! Can’t wait to read your posts!