Sunday, August 23, 2009

Happy 9m Birthday, Alexander

9 months ago today, at 3:45am, I was in this hospital, in a room down the hall, giving birth to you, my sweet baby boy. You were kicking me up until you were on the outside, where you continued to kick! You actually got your foot caught, my breech little one, and your daddy helped your bent leg so that you could finish your birth. You kicked and punched as you entered this world, just as you had in your womb world. I cant not smile when I remember feeling that as you were born. And then looking over my still rounded tummy to watch those little shoulders of yours going back and forth. You were so active, my cuddlebug.

9 months ago... So short... A lifetime... And I feel so nostalgic for that time, perhaps because I am here.

Your daddy and I were awake at 3:45am. Did you wake us so that we could share that special time? I'm glad- we are glad- that you did.

Your (paternal) grandmother visited today with two large mugs "I love Mom", "I love Dad", and a tupperware of your favorite: tomato soup. And, let's not forget, a bag of tuna fish sandwiches, using your great-grandpa's recipe. A recipe that your daddy perfected when I craved them so much with you... I know that Grandpa is with you now, holding you on his knee, telling you all about the sandwiches he used to make your daddy and Uncle Robert and, later, me...

We love you so much, my sweet Alexander. Happy Birthday, baby boy. A very happy 9m birthday.
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11 comments:

  1. GabbyAugust 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    happy birthday to you, too, michele, since this was the sweet day you gave birth to Alexander.

    I love your tradition of celebrating with meals.

    What a joy to have your angels watching over your twins.. I'm praying for you continued health and pregnancy..

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  2. TanikaAugust 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Alexander :0)
    Sending angel hugs & kisses to you~

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  3. CarrieAugust 23, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Happy Birthday Alexander!

    My boys and I are thinking of you today.

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  4. k@laklyAugust 24, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Thinking of you and Alexander.
    xxoo

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  5. Catherine WAugust 24, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    Remembering Alexander.

    Your description of his kicks and punches as he entered this world did make me smile. What an active little one.

    I hope you enjoyed Alexander's special meal. I feel sure that he is with his Grandpa, his uncle and his big brother and sister. xx

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  6. LeahAugust 24, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Thinking of you. I'm so sorry for all the loss that you've had to endure. :-(

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  7. DonnaAugust 24, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Remembering your sweet Alexander with you... XX

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  8. cheryllookingforwardAugust 24, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Happy Birthday, Alexander! I'm sending some love and hope to all of you today (even though I'm a day late!)

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  9. quadmomAugust 24, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    happy birthday, alexander.

    *hugs to alexander's mommy*

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  10. Ms. JAugust 24, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Thinking of you.

    XOXO.

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  11. Debby@Just BreatheAugust 24, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Sweet Baby Boy - Happy Birthday.
    Michele, enjoy your goodies.

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