My Childhood Web

The most important people to me when I was a child, were my parents especially my dad, my one sister, my one aunt, and my 4th grade teacher.

My parents raised six girls, my dad was the only one working. He did anything and everything he could to make sure we did not go without. He worked swing shifts, with doing that, he packed my lunch for school, got me off to school, and home from school, he helped me with my homework, and he spent time with me. A lot of time. My dad and I are still very close, he is my best friend. I know through anything I can count on him.

My sister Jenna, I always wanted to be just like her when I was younger. She also helped me with my homework, and was and still is there for me any time I need anything.

My aunt passed away when I was about seven. But before then, she always let her nieces know that we were important to her. She would come over every weekend with us. She read with me, took me shopping. I remember being little, (she had cancer), and she showed me how to take care of her wig, when she was going through chemo-therapy.

My fourth grade teacher, was very creative in the how she taught. She made learning fun. I had a Valentine's Day party at my house, she came to it. She never gave up on her students. She is one of the reason why I chose to direct my life towards, education.

The people in my life, made it possible for me to be a strong adult. They helped me learn how to spread my wings, but if I happened to fall, they were there (and some still are) to help me on my feet again. They took the time out of their lives to be an important person in mine.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Birthing Experience

I actually did not find out that I was pregnant with my son, until I was about 5 months pregnant. I was 21 years old, and I was very scared. I wasn't so much afraid of becoming a mother, I was afraid of the fact that I partied a lot when I was pregnant before I found out.

There wasn't much I could do by the time I found out, I was going to keep him either way, so I did not do the tests to determine anything.

I went to the hospital at 3:30 in the morning. I had him at 3:39 pm the following day. I had all back labor. I was 9 days late compared to my due date. I did have the the epidural, before that I tried demerol, but that did not help the pain at all. It just made me loopy. After the epidural I was so relaxed that they gave me Pitocin to help me have contractions again.
In between the contractions, I played "gameboy". I probably had the easiest pregnancy and delivery. I did not get sick once during pregnancy and I didn't start showing until I was about 7 months. I even wore the same size clothes until about that time.
Although, somehow during my pregnancy I ended up gaining 50 pounds. I now have a very intelligent fully healthy 8 year old son, and I thank God every day for allowing me to have a healthy son, despite the things I did before I knew I was pregant.
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3 comments:

  1. WandaNovember 6, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Well I am glad that your son is a healthily eight year old intelligent little fellow. I know that children really change a person life. But they are so precious once they are here. Thank God for the miracle of babies.

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  2. Undrea SmithNovember 6, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    We had similar experiences. I was 21 when I became pregant with my son. I did not find out until I was 3 months pregant and have not morning sickness or anything. I did crave sour candy though. I am glad your son came out healthy and everything turned out for the better.

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  3. ~ Making A Change ~November 6, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    awwwwwww, God Bless you...i'm so jealous, lol. I had an emergency c-section with my 1st son who is now 9ys old and in the 4th grade. Had him at 7.5 months because his heart stopped. I had Morning,afternoon,& evening sickness. The only thing I was able to keep down was mustard and jelly packets. My pregnancy was HORRIBLE. It was a terrible, horrible, no good very bad (7) months! ROFL. But I am happy yours (overall) was smooth and successful! Again, God bless you and yours!

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