Bringing McKenzie home wasn’t what we “planned”. We didn’t get woken up every other hour, she slept 13-14 hours in a row. We didn’t have visitors often because stimulation would cause her to breathe heavy. We didn’t take her out because she would have episodes of sweating. We didn’t bring McKenzie home, we brought her heart diagnosis home.
Today it's been two in a half months since McKenzie's heart was repaired, We have found the other side and looking back, I couldn't have ever imagined we'd make it.
McKenzie's heart surgery recovery was a challenge, but she has done great and recently had her second g-tube surgery. After barely gaining 2lbs in four months, McKenzie has finally started to gain weight and is almost out of new born diapers. She has rolled over for the first time, laughed for the first time and is learning to sit up and even drink from a bottle.
As the new year approaches, we reflect on what was the hardest year of our lives. The day McKenzie was born, we entered a world of unknown. There have been so many sleepless nights and busy days, there has been so much fear, sorrow and most of all - faith. 
McKenzie has opened the doors to a world we never knew exist. As she grows and develops, we are overwhelmed with relief, happiness and a determination to show the world how amazing she truly is. We have learned so much and can only hope to pass some of our knowledge onto other families. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook as we use our experience to create awareness and show the world there's nothing down about McKenzie!
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