Those of you who know me well know that I am
NEVER excited about--or ready for--change. So it might seem strange that I am actually looking forward to the time when my son will reach the height of 40 inches. What's so special about 40 inches? Anyone who loves Disneyland as much as I do already knows the answer to that...At 40 inches a kid can finally get sprinkled with star dust and board almost every fabulous ride in the park! We're talking Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and many more! Yes, I'm a touch crazy, but I almost can't wait for Grant to be big enough! Notice that I said "almost" can't wait. I know that my aversion to change can't freeze Grant where he is so that I can keep my smiling baby the way he is now forever. He's gonna grow, and grow fast! Actually, he is already well beyond the "21 inch" title of this post. I decided to start this little chronicle a bit late, so I'll have to flash back to April 13, 2010, and then work our way to the present.
So, as you may have guessed, Grant was 21 inches when he was born. Okay, 19 inches to go. He was a little too cold when he was born so the nurses instructed me to hold him--skin to skin--through the night. I didn't sleep a wink, I just stared at my baby, falling more and more in love with every breath. I could have stayed like that forever. It was the best day of my life, and I've had some really good days. By the time the sun came up that day, Grant was well on his way on the 40 inch journey, and I already knew that I would cherish every second of it.
Dear family and friends, I'd love to hear a special memory that you have about your child's first day of life, or a story that you've been told about your own first day! Post it as a comment here. Don't forget to add their starting height!
ReplyDeleteEscher's starting height was 19 inches, Moby's was 20 inches and Fuller's was 21.5 inches.
ReplyDeleteWith all 3 of my kids, my very favorite memory of each of their first day is similar to yours Sabrina, it's snuggling with them - a little warm baby head snuggled up next to my neck...listening to their soft breathing, watching their eyes flutter every now and then...and then slowly drifting off to sleep...nothing in the world compares to that.
16 inches- Mom went to work, as usual, and on the way home, she got her favorite December treat - Peppermint ice cream from Baskin-Robins. So, that evening, Mom and Dad were talking on the phone to Dad's mom. They were joking about whether I would arrive early enough for them to claim the additional tax break. (My mom was tiny and showed no signs of progressing.) Halfway through the call, Mom said she was ready to go to the hospital. They didn't really believe her.
ReplyDeleteAbout an hour later, they rushed to the hospital, Dad parking in a "No Parking" zone (we still have the ticket) and Mom had me within minutes of arriving at the hospital.
What does Mom remember most about that night? That my brother and sister ate all her ice cream!
It's well known fact that Grandma's love all their grandchildren and can remember each of their births with very special memories. The memory that sticks out in my mind was when they wheeled Sabrina out of the delivery room - but there was no baby in sight, where was this mystery baby? Well apparently he was in his daddy's arms - making John cry like a baby!Pretty soon though they got there composure and joined Sabrina. When they finally did appear the family scene was a very touching one.
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