belated once again! Born Saturday, 4/23/11 at 6:03pm, weighing 7lb 13oz at 20 3/4" long with LOTS of lovely hair.
"Saturday's child must work hard for a living" and so must her momma work for that child's birth, apparently...
Joyce, your mom worked so very hard, manifesting patience like almost none I've seen. Contractions that wouldn't quite "catch" to become labor started late Sunday night the weekend before you were born and continued almost constantly every day and night, with only a few naps along the way. We walked and lunged, did stairs two at a time, downward dogged, child's posed, soaked, showered, massaged, prayed and all sorts of other things. We even played some card games (I believe your mom won - I know I sure didn't). All the while, your momma cheered on every other baby being born while she was waiting for you to arrive, never losing her good cheer or kindness.
If their dedication to laboring is any indication of how they will be as parents, you hit the parent jackpot! And as an added bonus, they will be able to help you with your math homework (maybe they will help my kids too?? ;-)
Welcome, baby Joyce!
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Thank you so much for everything!
As a dear friend of Joyce's momma, I have to tell you that this made me teary! Thanks for giving her the hugs that I couldn't from several states away!
oxoxoxoxoxoxoxox to all! I can't wait to see that little Joyce!
Awww. Awesome post about my favor new mama and her family.
@Heather - I believe I've heard all good things about you...she felt your long distance hugs! ;-)
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