Eliza Bernice Delgado      

Family Update - New Sibling!

Welcoming Eliza’s little brother, Michael Aaron Delgado Born on November 14, 2007 - He weighed 6lb and 10oz And 20 inches long

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Weighed 4 lbs 07 oz and was 18  inches long

When my husband and I found out that I was pregnant we were so happy,  we couldn't believe it.  I finally got pregnant, it was a miracle.   As time pass by we found out we were having a little girl, we were more happier than ever.  On July 24, 2006 I had my second ultrasound done but I wasn’t told anything was wrong. I had my doctors appointment on July 26, 2006 and my doctor told that everything was fine,  but he didn't like the result from ultrasound.  To be safe he was going to send me for another ultrasound where they were going to check the baby in more detail and he told not to worry.  So I didn't worry a lot, although I knew something was wrong but I was praying to God that everything was going to be fine.

On July 31, 2006 I had my appointment for a level two ultrasound.  I was told my daughter had a heart defect; cleft lip; fluid on her brain; under weight etc.  I was in shock,  I couldn't believe what they told me,   I thought it was a dream. They tried to do an amnio to confirm the Trisomy 13 but it was unsuccessful.  I didn't have sufficient liquid,  it was to dangerous, that was the first attempt.  I left that hospital so sad and depressed.  

I started crying as soon as I left the hospital on my way to the truck.   I called my husband and told him about what the hospital had said to me.  He was shocked and couldn't believe what I was saying.  It was so hard.   I said to myself, I’m finally pregnant with my second baby after seven years, my first baby is a boy and know I’m having a girl.  On August 04, 2006 I had another appointment for the amnio and this time they did get the fluid.  They said by Monday I will get the result if my daughter was  or  is Trisomy 13.  Over the week and weekend the church where we attend was praying for my Daughter Eliza. On Monday night we got the call from my doctor and he had confirmed that yes she was Trisomy 13.   That broke my heart completely.  I was very devastated,  I was crying but at the same time I had to be strong for my son.
  
On September 02, 2006 at only 35 weeks,   I woke up at 1:20 am,  I felt my water break.  I was shocked,  I thought it wasn't my water so I waited a little but I felt more water coming down.   I called the hospital and talked to a doctor and they told me to go to the hospital to get checked.   It was my water and I was going to stay at the hospital,  I was nervous about what is going to happen.  

She was born at 10:07 am.  She was a  beautiful little girl.   When I  held her in my arm,  I started to cry,  So long I had waited to talk to you and now I have you here in my arms, but I have to let you go in peace.   I don't want you to suffer,  you could rest in peace. She was a brave little girl,  she had her own little battle,  she didn't want to let go.   

A lot of our family came to the hospital and saw her alive and saw that she was a very strong baby. When my family and members from our church were holding her,  it was so hard for me to let go,  but I was being so strong inside. When she flew with her wings I was so happy because I at least could thank God for letting me hold her.  I held her in my arms and told her that I loved her and I was even able to  sing her the song that I always sang every night when she was in my tummy.   And I was so happy I could be there to say bye to her.

We had 6 beautiful hours she was alive, with us and in our loving arms.     
  
Thank you for this website it has help me a lot and gave me a lot of support thru these moments so difficult.
  
The Family Delgado
lettydelgado81@yahoo.com
Chicago, IL