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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State 
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OK, Well here is my futile attempt at Prose. Nothing fancy about it...just the truth! I look back and I remember feeling happy and full, complete. I had everything I ever wanted. A husband, a home, travel, toys and all the joys of Playing life to it’s fullest! How could I ask for anything more? One hot July day, I remember returning home from the Doctors office in almost a shock like state. I got out of the car and my husband was standing just out side of the garage asking me, “Well? What did he say? Did you get the test results back yet?” Nothing would escape from my mouth. All I could do was look at him. At that very moment he knew the answer. He hugged me tight and said “Oh honey I love you” I know now that it must have been the huge smile I was wearing on my face that gave it away. Yes, we were going to have a baby! I have never felt more full and happy in my life! As I grew larger and the months went on, I wondered many things. Is it a boy or a girl? Will it be healthy? Who will it look like? I enjoyed being pregnant more than many women I know. I loved feeling the baby move and kick, even though it would drop me to my knees at times from such a hard blow. I still loved every minute of it! I had not yet seen this little precious creature, but the bond was already growing so strong. The only thing I hated was strange people thinking they had the right to touch me just because I was pregnant. Other than that, it was wonderful! Arriving at the hospital early in the morning, I remember reality setting in. I had nine months to realize this, but it took until that very moment! This is really happening. I’ll spare you all of the details, but it was an awesome experience for sure! The second he was born my life changed! I never knew that I could love so much, so deeply and unconditionally. This little person I had never met until this very second I loved more than anything on this planet. As time went on, this love I carried only grew stronger and more powerful. Even with the lack of sleep, constant diaper changing, breast pumping all hours of the night, washing cloths and bottles non-stop, roaming around in public looking dazed and frazzled from lack of sleep, smelling like a dirty diaper, spit up stains on every shirt I own and only able to shower once in a blue moon, I still love him more and more every day! Now he is a typical three year old boy. Pushing patience, testing, playing in the mud and getting filthy dirty just before we go out somewhere. But he is also very loving and caring and a sweet gentle boy. To this day, I think I couldn’t love him any more than I do. But then, the next day I find myself loving him even more. So how has he impacted my life? Well, I’m scared of things that used to not scare me. I’m more aware of my health and my surroundings. I don’t drive the way I used to, haven’t received a ticket in years. I love more than I ever thought I could. I see what my parents went through with me. I know now what they meant when they said “Some day you’ll know where we’re coming from” “Some day you’ll understand” and I do! I stop to “smell the roses” now. There are many things that have changed in my life due to my son. All out of love for him. I love my son dearly, and this, this can’t even come close to exactly how I feel. There are no words out there that can express how I feel. I feel that only a Mother will ever understand….and sometimes a very special Dad. [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 05-23-2000).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
All I can say is I envy you. I often wonder what it's like to have that kind of love for someone. LOL, perhpaps one of these days I'll have a little Chris running around!  Thank you for sharing Irie! |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Oh Irie - you have found one of the greatest happinesses in the world. -- I remember, those feelings oh, too well. But, more is to come - with that love, that bond with your son --) This was a wonderful story, Irie. Keep on writing. ~netswan |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Chris...You know, you have a lot of love to offer and I know you'll be one of those very special Dads, I see it in you!  And you'll be loved back just as much. Netswan...It is the greatest happiness isn't it? My son and I carry a very special bond indeed. I look forward to so much! Thank you both so much!  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
futile attempt at prose - Sorry this ain't true.... In fact, this is nicely written... Engrossing true story... Kids make life difficult and joyful at the same time... Regards, Sudhir. Life is like a painting, That in an art gallery is left hanging, Though many come just to look at it, A very few actually come to enjoy it. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Your first attempt get a "thumbs up" from me. I enjoyed reading the story and feeling the devotion and commitment that you have as a mother. ~~very nice writing~~ |
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aleisha Junior Member
since 2000-05-04
Posts 10 |
Irie, you have the gift. Our children are our best gifts and nothing can ever prepare you for the love that you feel for them. He is truly a wonderful boy. I miss you my best friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Sudhir...You hit the nail on the head! Thank you for you sweet comments. Danny...Hey a thumbs up  Thanks Danny.I'm glad you enjoyed and was able to "feel" what I was saying. Aleisha...Thank you so much..... And I miss you too My Precious Gem. I'll be headed down soon to see you! [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 05-24-2000).] |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Aw.... I love baby stories! Great writing! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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