Olivia is 6 years old today. Exactly 6 years ago I was in the hospital hoping to have a natural child birth in the Alternative Birthing Center but Olivia had other plans for me. I was stuck at 4 cm forever it seemed and I wasn't budging. My midwife suggested the epidural to relax me and so i gave in. Low and behold it worked, I went to 10 cm in a snap and I pushed Olivia out in less than 20 minutes. What an experience! I remember it so vividly like it was yesterday. I saw the whole thing. I asked for a mirror so I could see my progression. Once I saw her head crown, that was it...I had to get her out to hold her and love her forever. I pushed and then I grabbed under her arms and I pulled her out myself right up to my chest. She laid there with me for a while. I loved every minute of it. I ended up tearing a bit, so then Eric got to hold her for a long time while they sewed me up. I will never forget the instant feeling of gratification when I pushed her out...I think one of the first things I said to everyone, was "put her back in....I want to do it again"...the feeling was sooooooo wonderful!
My life has never been the same since February 25, 2003 at exactly 3:29 pm. Olivia has brought so much into our lives...love, chaos, fun, laughter, smiles, sleepless nights, and so much more. I can't imagine my life without her and I thank God everyday for bringing me such a wonderful, intelligent, sweet young lady to call my daughter.
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