This time last year I was due in about 2 weeks with Reese. She was due on St. Patrick's Day and I was doing anything in my power to make that happen. She had other ideas. Delivering Reese, without Patrick holding my hand, by my side, cutting the cord, was one of my biggest fears post accident. I felt like I had held it together pretty well for the previous 2 months for someone who was 7.5 months pregnant and lost the most important person in her life. I was afraid of the questions, I was afraid of the emotions, I was afraid that I wasn't going to bond with her due to the circumstances. My mind flashed back to pictures of Patrick and I in the delivery room before Will's arrival and after. I just remember the proud smile that never left his face. I wouldn't have any of those with Reese's birth.
I had a pretty long labor the second time around but had tons of family and friends surrounding me. When my Dr., who was off that day but came in for me, said it was time to push, I broke down into tears. Usually women are overcome with excitement at this moment. I, on the other hand, didn't want to go forward. It's one thing to lose your husband, but then to have to do all of this without him? Reese was out in 8 minutes/3 pushes. She redeemed herself for the long labor. My little 7 pounds 6 ounce bundle of sassiness was born at 10:37pm.
Happy Birthday week, baby girl!
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Happy birthday to your bundle of sassiness. I hope the rest of your life is good to you too. I don't know you, but I constantly keep you in my prayers.
Happy birthday to your bundle of sassiness. I hope the rest of your life is good to you too. I don't know you, but I contatnly hold you in my prayers.
Precious little girl....screaming and all!!! You are amazing Erynn...you have been through so much but still remain an excellent mother!!!
This is so unbelievable and proves that over and over again you are becoming and have been growing stronger and stronger, each day.
You are amazing. You've got amazing kids. You've done amazing things and you will continue to do so...
I love the monday memories, even though they make my heart cry out for you... I love them.
I still can't believe that was a year ago! You're so strong, E and your kids have a wonderful role model in you. They will know all about their father. <3
Have fun at Miss Reese's birthday party on Saturday!
Happy Birthday to your bundle of sassiness. She's gorgeous. XX
Aw Happy Birthday sweet girl!! I love this first pictures when they come out just a-screaming :)
You are amazingly strong Erynn... ((Hugs))
Happy Birthday Reese! Such a cutie pie!
Happy Birthday Reese!
I cant believe she is ONE!! I remember waiting for word that she had arrived. I think its so wonderful that Will is P's spitting image and Reese yours.
She's so adorable! Happy Birthday to your bundle of sassiness.
Oh and happy bithday week Reese!!!
I remember Lindsey H, Wendy and I were chatting and making bets on when she would arrive. LIndsey (that gambler) won. We all though were amzed by your strength and overcome by emotion, we couldn't even imgaine how you must have felt without him by your side.
Erynn,
I remember the day the Reese was born ~ Jackie and I had lunch plans for weeks and she called me to tell me that you went into labor and she had a date with Will. I told her she could cancel lunch with me any time with this excuse. Because the original date of our lunch was in January and she had to cancel for a different reason.
I loved hearing about her day with your baby boy and the arrival of his baby sister...I wish your daughter a Happy First Birthday! xo
Happy Birthday, little girl!
You are one amazing woman and Reese is so lucky to have you as her mom.
Happy birthday Reese!
I will never forget the day Reese was born and we were im'ing and you were telling me when you were getting contractions and I was timing them. LOL. It was so early CA time. Like 5am. Reese sure did know how to make an entrance!
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