Madison Grace Allred

We have officially decided our baby girl's name: Madison Grace Allred. It has been our girl name since we were pregnant with Jace and there is no other name we're fond of. She already seems like a "Maddie" to me and we wanted to have a middle name that had reverence. When we were in Seattle for our last appointment, we toured the NICU and there was a room all decorated on the outside with a sign that read "MADITUDE" and we found out later, the little girl's name was Madeline and her parents called her Maddie. She has been through so much and is quite the fighter- something we hope for in our baby. So, it just fits since we were already planning on Maddie if she were a girl. My mom wrote a poem for her and I'd like to share it. As most of you probably know, my mom and I share a very special relationship and this is her first granddaughter...

For my "Maddie" by: Nany Stewart

I know a little miracle, whose growing strong inside
Her mother's womb protects her from the world outside

Her tiny heart is broken and when the time is right
Modern medicine will fix it, and all will be alright

I know this precious angel, I love her with all my heart
You see, she belongs to my angel with such a loving heart

So as you go about your day's routine
Please pray for both my angel's and keep them in your dreams.