Six years ago, I became a mom.

Well first, I was 50-60 pounds heavier (maybe 70 but I stopped counting) and was carrying a beautiful baby inside my belly, waddling around with cankles when finally!  The contractions started.

This time, six years ago, I was in labour. With too much epidural so I couldn’t even feel my upper body, leading to the contractions that were slowly starting to get further apart, rather than closer.

I won’t get into the whole labour story because you’ve heard them all I’m sure. Plus I’ll wait to publish the juicy details another time.

But I will say this: 24 hours, group B strep, epidural, oxytocin, episiotomy, vacuum,  an emergency c-section scare and a few stitches later, my son was born. 

Ten little fingers, ten little toes, healthy and simply breathtaking.

The most amazing moment of my entire life.

Early on, he earned the title “The Boss” and hasn’t stopped monkeying around, as you will see in the video.  Wouldn’t have it any other way!

Happy Birthday Baby!