HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Where did all the years go? 43 years ago today I was getting into the car about this time, mom, Marcia, me and you heading to the hospital. I was so excited but wondering what was going to happen. I didn't have any child birth classes only Rosie next door helped me a lot with my breathing techniques. We would practise together and she gave me a book to read. I had done my homework and now I was ready for the day. When we arrived they didn't know which one of us was pregnant, but I stepped forward said it is me. In to the bed I got and Mom and Marcia had to wait outside the door while they prepped me. They shaved me and checked me and that was about it. I had informed them that I didn't want any drugs. So for the next few hours we all sat and talked, probably I listened as mom and Marcia rambled on. About 11:00 or 11:30 mom said that she was hungry and off they went to get something to eat. I was fine by myself, the thought of food didn't set very good with me. All of a sudden the back pain came on and ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Mom came back and when she saw the pain I was in she put a pillow behind my back and pushed to help relieve my pain. In those days you couldn't get out of bed, but I think I was dilated too much anyway. Shortly after that I went into the delivery room with the nurse. Mom and Marcia couldn't go any farther. Dr. Travis had been called and came from Anoka, 35 miles away. I remember doing my breathing and concentrating on the clock for my breaths. Just me, the nurse and Jesus in that room. I remember praying to him and asking him to help me not to use any drugs. When the doctor came I said something really stupid to him, something like you old rattle snake. The nurse had been coaching me to not bare down, don't push and by the time he got his gloves on and took a look he said push. 30 seconds you were born. 12:30 p.m. August 21st 1967. What a glorious day that was. All the angels were singing and everyone was elated, even my doctor whom had walked me through this journey.
So even though I can't be with you today, I still relive your birth and wish for you the best. My best probably looks different than your desires, but one thing I've learned through the years is that you were a gift from God for a short time. Now it's your life to live. My prayer is that you live it well, for the things that really matter.
Happy Birthday Honey! love you so much, mom
Happy Birthday first born grand daughter. Does not see like it was 43 years ago that you and the only other baby, a boy, shared the nursery. What a doll we brought home and such a joy. Love you, Grandma!
Oh......sniff, sniff! I'm seeing if my mom will scan me pictures of WAYYYYY back then. I'd LOVE to see what she looked like, no one knew she was pregnant!!!!
I found this blog and I'm going to make this cake today. When we lived in Vegas it became a tradition to get a Nothing Bundt Cake. Once Jonathan sent me one when he was out of town, I think my mom was visiting. She sent me one the next year for my birthday - it's the BEST!!!!
http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/2008/09/nothing-bundt-chocolate-cake.html
