Personal Stories of Hope Volume 1 | Page 32

marissa March 23, 2009 began like every other morning. I was a week overdue but still working. I headed to work and about half through the day my water broke and I headed to the hospital. I was in labor for 20 hours when it was determined that it was time for a c-section and soon Marissa would be with us. At 11:00 am on March 24th Marissa was born 7 lbs 10ozs and 20.5 inches long. My husband and I were so excited; Marissa was a perfect 10 year anniversary present. Once I was back in my room I hear