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April 1, 2005

Mommy finds out she is pregnant. Daddy thinks that mommy is playing an April Fool's joke on daddy. Surprise!

November 16, 2005

Savannah is born at 1:31 p.m. via C-section. She weighs 4 pounds, 15 ounces, and is 17 3/4 inches long
Both her femurs are broken at birth, the cord is wrapped around her neck twice and she is blue. Her joints are drawn tight and she rigid and unable to move

November 16, 2005

A few hours after birth, Savannah is life flighted to the University of Alabama's Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama

November 19, 2005

Savannah is diagnosed with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

November 20, 2005

Mommy gets realeased from the hospital in Dothan and has Grandma & Grandpa Shover drive to Birmingham

The nurses begin to feed Savannah breastmilk via a stomach IV

November 22, 2005

Savannah is improving and she can breathe without the aide of the ventilator for short periods

Savannah begins to take milk in via a tube running in from her mouth and down into her stomach

November 23, 2005

Savannah can suck on a pacifier for a few seconds at a time

She can take a bottle now, but only for a few seconds

Mommy holds Savannah for the first time

November 25, 2005

Mommy is readmitted into the hospital for a serious infection

November 28, 2005

Savannah begins to decline
The Neonatal ICU calls up in the middle of the night and need permission to do a blood transfusion.

November 29, 2005

Savannah's liver is not working properly and requires another blood transfusion

Early in the evening, Savannah aspirates on her milk. Her heart stops and she is without oxygen for 15 to 20 minutes. She is now brain dead and requires a ventilator to breathe

November 30, 2005

Mommy is discharged from the hospital again

Daddy and mommy struggle with what has happened the previous night

Savannah is unresponsive

December 1, 2005

Chaplain comes to Birmingham to bless Savannah

Savannah gets her wings
With family present, Mommy rocks Savannah to sleep while her ventilator is turned off

December 2, 2005

Mommy and Daddy leave the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham and come back to Fort Rucker

December 6, 2005

With friends and family present, Savannah's first memorial is held at the Chapel of Wings on Fort Rucker

December 9, 2005

Savannah is laid to rest in a small cemetery outside of Alva, OK. She is among her Great-great grandparents and other family members

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11 days old

Savannah & Daddy

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	Theresa Tamash lit a candle on 02/10/2009: "Our daughter Leah had AMC and passed away 1/30/09 after 20 days. I'm glad to see Savannah is so loved and remembered."

	Angela Harris lit a candle on 12/12/2008: "Thank God the world was graced with your beautiful life. God Bless your aching family who misses you so."

	Tahlia Edwards lit a candle on 09/14/2008: "my son has arthrogryposis. no words could say how sorry I am for your loss. Looks like she is loved sooo much."

	Teresa Diggs lit a candle on 03/31/2008: "My niece was born on 12/4/07 with arthrogryposis. My prayers are with you and your family!!"

	Angela Pena lit a candle on 11/19/2007: "My daughter was born with Arthrogryposis. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family."

	Jennifer Cohen lit a candle on 11/18/2007: "My son Jake was born with Arthrogryposis on October 4th and passed away suddenly on November 10th. I miss him so much!"

	Jennifer Tabbert lit a candle on 11/14/2007: "My son has Arthrogryposis, so I found your page. I craved peach ice cream too! I send my thoughts and prayers your way."

	Linny Saunders lit a candle on 06/16/2007: "We are adopting a 3-1/2 yr boy from China with Arthrogryposis. Savannah was beautiful. I will be praying for you."

	Keith And Holly Bailey lit a candle on 05/22/2007: "Savannah- your Mom and Dad are an inspiration. You are so lucky to have them. Bless you baby girl."

	Tonya Hand lit a candle on 05/16/2007: "Prayers and hugs from Hazlehurst, GA"

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