The Beginning

Mommy and Will watch Darby Kate through the nursery window

Darby Kate tried her best to pull the tube out of her nose

A few hours after arriving at Children's hospital

Aunt Brenda and Darby Kate

After Brother Jason's first prayer over Darby Kate

Mommy and Daddy are happy to have their baby back from the nursery

Our precious Darby Kate was born looking pink, beautiful, and perfectly healthy. Within 18 hours, her extremities and upper lip began to turn a bluish color. She was taken to the nursery where her blood was checked and she was observed; however, she seemed okay when she was brought back to the room. Overnight, as her suck reflex became very weak, Brittney knew something was just not right, so she called the nurse to check her out. Several hours later, we were told she had severe heart defects and would be sent to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. She was airlifted to Children's, and we were soon given the diagnosis that would rock our world: HLHS or Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. We are three days into this journey now, and Darby Kate is staying strong considering her issues.  The Norwood surgery is planned for Monday, so she will likely be put on the ventilator Sunday.  We know God loves the little angel even more than we do, and we are trusting Him to lead us down this path, no matter what happens.