The day I became a Mommy

14 years ago today, at 5:01 pm, I became a Mommy!  Alexander Wade Williams was the most beautiful baby boy I have ever seen.

The day was a long one that actually started about 2:00 the previous afternoon.  I woke up about 3:45 am on October 17th and noticed that my contractions seemed close together.  I decided to wake up Eric and have him time the contractions while I took a shower.  He thought they were too close together and wanted to leave immediately, I told him to wait - I needed to fix my hair and put on my make-up.  Then my water broke and he was insistent that we leave now - I needed to finish getting ready to go.  On the way to the hospital I made him stop at the convenience store so I could get something to eat.  He reminded me that in Lamaze class they said not to do that.  I told him I didn't care and he better pull the car over.  I quickly ate a blueberry muffin and downed a bottle of apple juice (he drove way too fast).  We arrived at the hospital around 5:30 am.  When I walked into the hospital, no one believed I was in labor, that my water broke, and that my contractions were 2 minutes apart.  Once they checked e, they were amazed that I was in labor.  You see... at this point it didn't hurt.

I had an elaborate labor plan that included soothing music and my wonderful massage therapist.  It all worked great until noon.  That's when I abandoned this foolish "natural childbirth plan" and asked for the epidural.  It's a good thing I did, since Alex waited another 5 hours to make his grand entrance into the world.  Alex had a little trouble and needed some extra care.  I didn't get to hold him for another 30 minutes or so.

Alex had colic with a vengeance.  Other than that, he was a laid-back, happy baby.  He loved everything and everyone.  He was so cute!

I could not ask for a better son.  He's super smart and looks the part.

He's a musician.

I can't believe it's been 14 years.  I love this kid more than the world.

Happy Birthday Alexander Wade Williams!!