One year ago this morning, I began having contractions. They would last the next 10 hours.
One year ago this morning, we went to the hospital, where the doctor said I probably wasn't ready to give birth, but I should check back in after 8 pm.
One year ago today I baked cupcakes and decorated them in the shape of an alligator.
One year ago today I spent the day at a friend's outdoor BBQ, where it reached a high of 93 degrees.
One year ago at 8 pm, the nurse rolled her eyes, but checked me out anyway.
One year ago tonight I was admitted to the NY Hospital in Queens after being dilated 4 cm.
One year ago tonight I was given an epidural with the largest syringe needle I have ever laid eyes on.
One year ago tonight I lost all feeling from the waist down.
One year ago tonight I was introduced to the catheter. I never wanted to use the bathroom again.
One year ago tonight my husband laid down on the bed beside me, but didn't sleep a wink.
One year ago tonight I had the best night sleep ever.
One year ago in the middle of the night, on the hospital television I could swear there was a baby staring at me through the monitor and it creeped me out.
One year ago tomorrow, I began pushing at 12:30 pm. I thought, "Hey, this isn't too bad." Then the nurse told me I'd be doing this for the next 3 hours.
One year ago tomorrow, I pushed...for 3 hours.
One year ago tomorrow, at 3:30 pm they said the head was stuck and I needed an emergency C-Section.
One year ago tomorrow, at 4 pm they sliced me open. The nurses and doctors crowded around me and talked about bad food they had eaten and had gotten sick from. Their conversation made me sick. I tried to meditate but ended up replaying many episodes, in sequence, from Primeval. It helped slightly.
One year ago tomorrow, at 4:30 pm I heard them say "It's a boy."
One year ago tomorrow, I laid eyes on the most beautiful baby boy in the world.
One year ago tomorrow, I gave birth to Benjamin.
One year ago tomorrow, I fell in love.
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| Benny is Born ~ July 25, 2010 |
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| Benny's First Birthday Party ~ July 23, 2011 |