For months, my mom and I planned Allyson's first birthday. Living out of state, it is unusual that we are home on special occasions. On New Year's Eve, I started feeling sick. I would get better and then I would get really sick again. Finally on January 3rd, Kevin took me to the ER and they admitted me to the hospital, acute gastroentinitis with severe dehydration. I was actually thinking that I was getting better, not realizing that my electrolyte levels were so depleted. I was so looking forward to spending the day with family and friends to celebrate our sweet little girl's birthday. Mimi, Papa, and Daddy brought the kids up to the hospital and I was able to spend the day with Allyson. It actually looked like a small party in my room with all of my visitors. As I was lying in the hospital bed, I thought to myself how ironic it was that just a year ago we were so filled with joy with the arrival of Allyson and there I was so sick. Once I was released from the hospital, we decided to make January 6th Allyson's special day. She will never know the difference, but it was fun having a small party for her. She loved being surrounded by family. Mimi, the outfit was adorable and the cake was great. We were able to spend an extra week in Texas, which was good for all of us.
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