My goal is to take a photo a day, whether it is with my camera or my iphone. Either way, I want to capture as many moments as possible and to cherish and remember absolutely everything about my baby girl. She already has “changed” since Day 1. Eyelashes are starting to emerge, her cheeks are getting fuller, eye contact is developing…she even grew half an inch! Everyone that I know who has children say they grow up so fast. That is absolutely true. It is hard to imagine saying in the future, “Remember when Emi….”
For now, though, a photo a day so when that time comes, I can look back and remember that very day my life changed. (Mommy hormones are causing me to tear up right now as I write this because that is how special Emi is to me!)
By the way, she sleeps like her daddy. I love it.
I was deep in a dream and just had this impulsive need to get up. And then it happened. My water broke. There was no question about it. It was a mixture of anxiety, but also anticipation as I knew Emi would arrive within the next 24 hours. I had my fingers crossed that it wouldn’t take 24 hours, but I was also realistic. However, I was really in no way prepared for labor. I wasn’t dilated and I didn’t have any contractions so I had to be put onto medication which started the contraction process. To say that it was intense doesn’t even quite describe it. I was literally in labor from 4 a.m. until 8:50 p.m. Yes, I opted for the epidural, but at 8, it really wore off and that was the most difficult part. Luckily, Taro coached me through it and the nurse requested the dosage to be increased. And when it came down to push, thankfully it was easy. I had an awesome RN and with her help, Taro, and my doctor, Emi was out in the world within five minutes!
And then it happened – quickly, tears of joy. She came out with such a loud voice and the minute she was put into my arms, I knew it was all worth it. Labor was by far the hardest part in the entire pregnancy process (I didn’t have issues throughout my pregnancy which made being pregnant wonderful!), but it was forgotten the minute I looked into Emi’s eyes and saw the quick bond between Taro and Emi.
Yes, I am now currently sleep deprived. And yes, it took my many days to finally stick the memory card into the computer and move the photos over. And yes, it took what seems like forever to post something about my lovely, wonderful, absolutely breath-taking daughter. My life is completely different, but now I cannot imagine a life without her.
I guess this is what it means to be a mother…and I love it.
Perhaps it will be a tradition to head down to San Diego every year, to where it all began. I loved going before our wedding and now, it still remains special. I truly believe The Prado and Balboa Park will always have this special place in our hearts. It’s a mixture of experiencing things that are very much the same – the arboretum; calamari, tortilla soup, and that fantastic dessert from Prado; and of course a stop at Extraordinary Desserts – and then that slight difference – once a show on turtles, orchids, and this time, plumerias. What will it be next time? We’re not sure, but definitely looking forward to it.
I cannot believe it has been two years already. Yes, there have been ups and downs, but in the end, it’s always worth it. And this September is extra special. Any day now, Emi is going to arrive and perhaps a year from now, she’ll be an addition to why San Diego is extra special.
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