Fourteen years ago, on this day, my world was made complete…but it started the night before.
I was so sick, I thought I had the flu. I was laying on the bathroom floor thinking that this was some cruel joke the was being played on me. I was nine months pregnant and the ate everything that sounded good to me kind of pregnant. Yet, here I was within a week or so of my due date and needing to be close to the toilet. Our due date changed several times, so there was no telling when it would happen. (I later found out that was a sign I was in labor.) I woke up on this day and I knew. I told John, “take your bag to work today, I think it will be today.” I was nervous to be alone, so I called my mom to come straight to my house, while I got ready for work. She said, “I’ll even take the expressway,” which was her sweet way to say she would hurry. Except, the contractions were now regular, he didn’t need to pack his bag to take to work… he needed to put mine and his in the car. The doctor said it was time to come to the hospital. I was so unsure and in pain. My first son was induced, so it was a totally different experience. John reminded me that I had time to shower, but I was just wanted to be at the hospital. I know the second baby could come quicker. I remember waiting for him in the car. I was wondering what he was doing!!! We NEED to leave. As he walks out, I was upset asking him “Why is it taking you so long!” He said he was saying good by to our son, Ryan. I thought ‘OMG” I didn’t even think about doing that, how horrible! But my feet were already on the dashboard as I was taking deep breaths…it was too late. We needed to go. I walked myself into the hospital dilated to 4 and told every nurse I saw I wanted an epidural. I knew that I didn’t want to miss the window. The doctor hung out in our delivery room; we were his only birth at that hospital that day. When it was time, I had pushed for three sets of three. The doctor thought he was at ten pounder. Three hours after arriving at the hospital, one of my most precious gifts was was gifted to me. He was 9.6 pounds and was the perfect addition to my life. Today, I want to wish my beloved boy a wonderful birthday, may all your dreams come true. Mommy loves you forever and always.
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Brittany Graves
3/14/2021 01:22:33 pm
What a sweet post! I just love reading birthing stories. Sounds like it was an exciting day rushing out the house. Who stayed with Ryan as you said good bye? Did your mom make it over in time for you to leave? Did you call a neighboor!?
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trina
3/14/2021 06:25:42 pm
It is amazing how we can remember all the little details. Happy birthday !!
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EugeniaKouts
3/14/2021 09:32:45 pm
I felt the nervousness for you! He was a big baby! I am glad you were vocal about that epidural!! Happy Birthday Lucas - wishing your "baby boy" many years of good health and happiness!
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Susan Dillon
3/14/2021 09:58:42 pm
The love between a mother and a child; there is nothing stronger!
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3/15/2021 07:37:16 pm
I love remembering the "birth" day on Reese's birthday too. What a good happy memory. Hope he had a great day!
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Sara Tomasevich
3/20/2021 08:16:34 pm
This was a great reminder that I need to write down each girl's birth story because some details are starting to get fuzzy.
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