The birth of your first child is supposed to be one of the most joyous occasions of your life, and for former Morden resident Amy Boyes it was. But the day her daughter Madeline was born was also one of the most trying, heart

wrenching and challenging of her life.

Amy, who now calls Ottawa home with her husband Josh, gave birth 16 weeks prematurely. Madeline’s eyes were fused shut, and she weighed just over a pound. Her experience of giving birth so early, and the terribly difficult decisions the couple had to make afterward, form the basis for the book she’s written... a memoir titled “Micro Miracle: A True Story”.

Amy returned home to Morden last week for a book signing, and spoke with reporter Brooklyn Toews.

 

 

Can you imagine having to make that decision? Just one of many potentially life changing decisions Amy Boyes and her husband Josh had to make after their daughter Madeline was born 16 weeks earlier.

“Micro Miracle: A True Story” shares the unflinchingly honest look at her and her husband Josh’s heart-wrenching struggle. When she was born, Madeline weighed just over a pound, her eyes were fused shut... her skin was transparent and fragile. She could fit in a hand, but was too ill to be touched.

 

 

Brooklyn also asked Amy whether there was a specific point when she and Josh felt like their daughter had turned a corner.

 

 

By the way, Madeline is a healthy 6 year old girl and is loving life with her parents in Ottawa. You can learn more about that journey, and see pictures and videos of her early days and learn more about Amy’s book, by clicking here.