On November 20th, A turned 4. This year was the first, since she has been born that I was able to enjoy her birthday, and put the trauma of her birth behind me. There are many people who believe that if the outcome of a birth is a healthy baby and a healthy mama, then there is no room to complain, worry about, or regret any part of a birth. I believe that it is okay to acknowledge that things were rough and that you wish it had gone differently. I mean when A was born there was blood on the ceiling, so it wasn’t a cake walk. Ultimately though, I do have a beautiful girl, who is healthy, beautiful, smart, and vibrant.  I am thankful for that, and this year I was able to enjoy her birthday day and celebrations with no twinges of sadness or regret.

A loves animals and her friends. She rides her scooter expertly around the city. She received a goldfish tank for her birthday, and a few weeks later was able to pick out a black goldfish, who she named Sodor. She is a great big sister. We all adore her.