I still remember Talin and our doula, Rachel, looking down at me, encouraging me to push...and then suddenly I felt the most incredible feeling I had ever felt in my entire life... it seemed as though all the noise and voices in the room became hushed; all of the angst and exhaustion left my body as the midwife tenderly lifted up a long, little body. Everything moved in slow motion as she turned him around to face me....for the first time, I met my son! I had dreamed, hoped, and planned for 9 months, but NOTHING prepared me for the wave of awe that I felt as that tiny face turned towards me!
I remember the sweet smell in the room and the warmth from his wet little body as they laid him on his chest and he looked up into my eyes. He didn't cry...he didn't wiggle...he just stared and stared...and then he cried. =) That moment felt like it lasted for eternity...the moment of his eyes gazing right into mine. Then I remember Talin leaning in. I remember the sweet tears on his cheeks...how gentle his voice was and how comforting his breath on my cheek. I remember his strong hand softly picking up Ezra's tiny fist and his sigh of absolute amazement. It's been 6 months of joy, tears, sleep deprivation, adventures, lessons, love and learning. But, I still feel like it was yesterday that Talin and I were blessed to experience a true miracle.
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Today was my mother-in-law's birthday! Happy birthday Maridawn! I'm so glad that Ezra and I got to spend time with you this past week. He loves you so much and you are SOOO good to him! Thanks for a great week!!
I have tons of pictures to post. =)
2 comments:
Giving birth is pretty amazing - it sounds like you had a good experience. I did too, so I know what you mean! (...and you may be able to do it again, right? Not like me - this shop is CLOSED! LOL...)
I'm going to have to stop reading your blog if you keep making me cry!
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