I'm going to try to do something very different for me. I'm going to try to not have run on for once in my life.
Happy 1st Birthday Colin. Gramma's Collie Mac is one today. It seems like just yesterday that your mom, dad and I were at the hospital waiting for you to be born.
After being your mom's coach when both of your brothers were born, I felt I was prepared for your 'coming out party', but you had to be different. Deciding at the last minute that you were going to be unconventional and not just turning around, but ending up on a diagonal gave us all a very different experience.
Mommy was more than prepared to give birth in the conventional manner, daddy was all set to watch you come out and gramma was more than ready to take her place by mommy's side giving support, guidance and lots of love to all who needed it. Mommy was not happy to hear the words 'caesarean section'. Daddy went from nervous to down right scared. Gramma took a deep breath and said, 'I'll be there for you if you want me to be'.
Sitting outside the delivery room while mommy was being prepped gave me time to think about this. Can I really do it? Can I be strong for your mommy? Do I want to see you being born? The answer to all of these questions was YES!!! It was an experience for all of us. I got to see birth from a completely different angle and yes I took pictures as you were being lifted out for all to see. You were and still are beautiful. In fact the picture of me on this blog is actually of the 2 of us just shortly after you were born.
Collie, Gramma loves you and wishes you a very Happy First Birthday.
Luv Gramma Anne
2 comments:
You are the very best labour support Mom. We needed you there! I know Mike leaned on you and I always count on you in these times. You were a cheerleader, advocate, soft shoulder, calming and knowing presence and most of a loving mommy and Gramma. Who would have thought I could joke and chat my way through "birthin a baby!" Colin and all the other kiddies in our nest are lucky to have you for their Gramma!!!!
Anne, Laural has told me what a fine coach you were!! I can't believe there was still time for her to self-conscious! Too funny! It is so nice you were able to share laughter during a pretty anxious moment!
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