On This Day, One Year Ago
On this day, one year ago, I woke up early even though the house was unusually quiet. I knew my two year old daughter would be wide awake at her Nan and Pa’s place. I imagined her pulling on my Dad’s arm saying, “Feed the birds, Pa? Feed the birds?” I missed her a little already, and wondered when I’d see her next. One day? Two…?
On this day, one year ago, my husband and I drove calmly to the maternity ward (again) for me to be induced (again) at 41 weeks (again). No waters breaking in the middle of the night. No timing contractions. No mad-dash to hospital. Not even a single false alarm.
On this day, one year ago, I listened to other women as they arrived at the birthing suites, laboured and delivered. I heard their babies cry, and I heard them leave to go to their wards. All the while I waited for something to kickstart my own labour. I paced the halls. We walked laps of the carpark.
On this day, one year ago, with all other options tried, I agreed to the synto drip (again). But this time I refused the epidural. An avalanche of contractions descended upon me. There is no easing you into labour with the drip.
On this day, one year ago, I roared an apology through the wall to the couple in the next suite still in the early stages of labour. I didn’t use pain relief but I did use my lungs.
On this day, one year ago, I gave birth to a son. I learnt that you really can love your second child as much as your first. I discovered that my little girl really was ready to become a big sister. And I was reminded (again) that my husband really is an amazing man.
On this day, I remember. Happy birthday my beautiful boy. xx
On this day, one year ago – you were superwoman.
Happy Birthday to your little boy.
from the Carr Family xxxooo
Well done. Giving birth is the most amazing thing you can ever do, and will always by the litmus stick on which I judge everything else in my life. Can I do this? Hell yes! I have had two natural labours, and two beautiful sons. Life is good. Congrats, and happy birth day. xx
Happy Birthday!
And happy birthing day to you. xx
We just celebrated my son’s fourth birthday yesterday. It’s fun to reminisce… how quickly the years fly by! Happy birthday to your little boy.
I’m getting so emotional in my old age – you gave me a little teary!! It seems like just yesterday, my memories are so vivid I can’t believe it’s a year already. Happy birthday my beautiful boy!
Happy Birthday to your big one year old! And happing birthing day to you!!! I hope you have a wonderful celebration!!!
Happy birthday to your little man! Your labours sound like mine – both overdue, no waters breaking, the dreaded drip… though I did use an epidural both times.
Happy birthday to your (not so) wee boy!
Oh my – that’s beautiful!
What beautiful words.
And don’t you just hate that drip!
Happy birthday little man and happy birthing day Mum and Dad.
Congratulations on surviving a whole year as a Mum of two, pregnancy pal! This day a year ago, I still had 2 weeks left to carry my 10 pound bundle! Happy Birthday R.
P.S Matt spotted a typo!
@Gayle (Well, @Matt actually).
Typo fixed. Owe you one. Thanks!
We gave birth on the same date Cath! You did really well a year ago. What a blessing to welcome new life into the world and how lovely it is to celebrate that little person a year later. Happy Birthday to your Little Mr One!
I’m off to get a 3 year olds party ready
I hope you had a wonderful day celebrating!
I said H/B via facebook but forgot to do so here
Happy Birthday to your little man
[...] to spend quality one-on-one time with my daughter, just the two of us. Now that my little man is a big one year old he is into everything, all the time, and that means his big sister often misses out on mummy [...]
Sorry, I missed this.
Happy belated birthday greetings to your little guy and happy birthing day memories to you.