Sunday, March 14, 2010

One Year...

Bobby and Maya have been alive for one year. One year ago, we conceived them and they came into being. Not Peter. Not me. But them. All that makes them who they are. In a tiny speck. Maya's eyes were blue... Her hair and skin were light... She was a she... Bobby's eyes and hair were brown... His skin was olive... He was a he. All in that moment. Even before she had hands, Maya's DNA determined her long "piano fingers". Before he had a face, Bobby's cute "chipmunk cheeks" were meant to be. One year. 365 days. Wow.

It strikes me that Bobby and Maya were born 6 months ago and conceived 12 months ago. They have been on the outside for their life on the inside. Even though they were, through pregnancy dating, 27w5d, conceptually, they were 25w5d in my womb. They have now lived beyond that. They were 25w5d on the 9th of this month, a day before their 6 month birthday.

Wow. I am still in awe of this beauty. Of the beauty that happened one year ago. We will always celebrate this day as the day that our children came into being. And what a beautiful day it will always be.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Your babies are beautiful!! Such a gift. :)

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  2. RebaMarch 14, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    it's so lovely that you know the date and can celebrate it. we know the date for the twins but have no idea for little naomi. i have tried so hard to remember the events of the month she was conceived but all i know is it was sometime in august! enjoy the little ones.

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  3. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 14, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    A day given by God, what a perfect celebration.

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  4. Mother Knows Best ReviewsMarch 14, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    What a beautiful day of celebration of your beautiful twins. :) Hugs to you all!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Such lovely time to counting!

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  6. one-hit_wonderMarch 15, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    happy conception day!!! a great reason to celebrate. :)

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  7. ChristyMarch 15, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    Happy one year alive, Bobby And Maya. You have made your mommy so proud! :)
    Hugs!

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  8. wife.mom.nurseMarch 16, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    What a beautiful post :)

    I am so happy for you about your darling Maya and Bobby.

    My heart goes out to you about the losses of your precious babies.

    Thanks for the kind words on my blog.

    ~Julie

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