Well, we did it. Finally. My girl took her sweet time getting here, nine days overdue – needed to be induced and even then ended up entering the world via a c-section. But it is done, she is here, we are safe and recovering. We are writing from the hospital and are anxious to get home and start our normal life together.
Parents tell you there is nothing like it, and you nod and smile and go “Surely these folks are wacko. It’s just a baby, whatever.”
But, truly? There is nothing like it. It is one thing for strangers to fawn all over you precious dogs and say how cute and lovely and soft they are – I take credit for being able to pick a cute dog, feed it well, and give them regular baths with good shampoo. It is quite another to have strangers fawn all over your baby. Strangers who see babies every day and call each other over to say “Hey, you have to look at this one, she is so cute, all that hair! Adorable.”
Being the curmudgeon I am, I ask “Don’t you say that to all the moms?” Oh no, we say they are nice babies, but they aren’t all cute. Kind of bumps your ego a bit.
I did that. I created, carried, and with quite a bit of assistance brought into the world that adorable little girl. I’m pretty proud of myself and am very pleased with her. Huh. I’m still a bit in shock, but I’m a whole lot in love right now.
Welcome to the world baby Q – I can’t wait to take you home to meet your dogs.
Posted on October 11th, 2008 by michelle
Filed under: Pregnancy, The Naked Part
You will never love anyone as unconditionally as you do your children.
Congratulations to you and your husband and the furry ones in your house!
I hope you are feeling all right.
BTW, your ‘lil baby girl, can’t get much prettier than she is!
Y’all done did good!
Rest to you,
Kayleen