Lyla's Birth

Lyla was 6 days overdue. So they decided to induce me. When we spoke to experts at John Hopkins Medical Center they told us that a natural birth would be okay as long as the baby's head wasn't too big for delivery. Lyla's head was on the smaller side (even though one of the characteristics of an Achon is a large head). We also were in touch with Dr. Bober from DuPont Children's Hospital. He gave every test that needed to be done to ensure Lyla's safety after she was born and to check to see if she would be born with any health complications. After spending the night at the hospital the baby went into fetal distress and Lyla Rose Granshaw was born into this wonderful world on September 21, 2010. She weighed 7lbs. 6oz. and was 18 inches long. She was so beautiful! She looked just like her gorgeous big sister Emma Grace! She was wisked away by NICU doctors to get all necessary tests ordered through Dr. Bober. Eddie stayed by her side the entire time. Making sure our sweet baby girl was well taken care of.

I felt such relief the birth was over but was nervous on the outcomes of these tests. Luckily she passed each test with flying colors. We were very fortunate that we new Lyla would be born with Achondroplasia. We were well prepared for her birth and so was the entire hospital. Everyone was anticipating her arrival! She was a STAR!