I just realized that it's been over a year since I found out Lia was coming into our lives. I remember it was the craziest moment of my life. Finding out that everything I had gone through for the six weeks I didn't know I was pregnant for was meant to happen and knowing that I could have lost her when I got in my really bad car accident, all hit me like a rock. I've always been one to stay calm pretty much all the time, there are few exceptions, this was one of them! Although I was a 1000x calmer than Robbie, I still had to make a plan and get home to him and my family as soon as possible. I was alone when I found out, Robbie was hundreds of miles away along with my family; my roommate was the first one to know. She helped me through those first moments. It was a very hard decision to just go home as quick as I did, I thought that I should have changed my program at LCB. That would have put me at graduating that September, I could have been done! I don't know if I could have handled being pregnant all by myself in Portland. Being pregnant, it is nice to have that support right there with you. I could not have done that to Robbie, there are no jobs in Portland and we would not have lived well. I wanted Robbie to be there and hear that first heartbeat and see the ultrasound that told us we were having a girl. So I made the final decision, and I came home the following Saturday which happened to be my birthday! Happy Birthday to me, right?! Absolutely! Although Lia came by surprise, I would not change one thing. She was meant to be here today, sleeping in her crib and she is the happiest little being alive. She never has a bad day, it's so inspiring. I love how seeing her little face smile and laugh with me, lifts my spirits on even the worst days!! I am never in a bad mood with Lia. She's amazing!! She is the best thing that has ever happened to Robbie and myself. She is so loved by everyone in her life and we are all completely obsessed with her!!

WE LOVE YOU LIA