Three years ago today while up earlier then usual I sat checking my email. I was about to say good bye to my husband who was leaving for a golf game. In one moment I was cool, the next I was hit with a really painful contraction. Then next one came 7 minutes later, then the next 5 minutes after that and continued at 5 minutes apart.

I told my husband that golf was not on the agenda today as you were ready to get out. I cant blame you I was tired of being fat and hot! Yes my son I suffered in the AZ heat with no A/C while preggers with you. I was starting to wonder when you were going to make your appearance as you baffled the midwives as to your staying power even after two membrane stips.


I hoped into the shower in pain and hurried to get dressed. We left for the hospital at the same time I did with your sister at 6:30 AM. I got there and it was time to hurry an wait. I was so grateful to have the option of an epidural with you, ahhh that magic man and his medicine made! I am so glad your dad was in town he would never have made it babe cause by noon I was ready to push. OUCH that epi wore off on the left side so a rolling I went, thank god it started again cause you my dear decided to come into the world nosey and face um. I had a hard time buddy cause you were 7lbs 4oz and your sister was only 5lbs 13oz. Ah that damage you did was crazy, but it was all worth it. The took you away right away cause you had meconium and they wanted a neonatologist to look you over, but you were perfectly healthy. You were gorgeous, the son I had wished for my buddy. Today you are my big boy, my three year old buddy. I don't know where the time has gone, but I am grateful for all the love you bring to me. Happy Birthday Gaige.

Here are some photos for you to look back on buddy.

about two weeks before you came

before the magic drugs happened

First pic in moms arms

First pic with Daddy

First Portrait after being cleaned up