My baby is 5. No, I’m not crying. Much.

by LZ on December 1, 2009

in Monsters

Today, my oldest daughter turns 5. The funniest little person I know…She can tell a joke with the best of them.

“What does a pirate’s dog say?”

“Aaaarf!”

“What does his other dog say?”

“Baaaark”

Yes, she makes them up.

Who would have thought that the last 5 years would fly by so quickly?

Even in my belly, she gave me trouble. At 12 weeks, an overly cautious NP told us she saw markers for genetic issues. At 27 weeks, I was told I would likely deliver her very early. I was given the stats for all the things that are more likely with premature birth. We were terrified. I spent weeks in the hospital (thankfully she was our first child!) but was able to go home. I spent the next few months in bed (Really in bed. Couldn’t get up except for the bathroom and a shower every other day), and delivered a healthy baby girl at almost 39 weeks. I had no idea I was in labor. I sneezed and all of a sudden – BOOM! 45 minutes later at the hospital I was told she was ready to be born.

Long story short, this little miracle has made the last 5 years of my life the best years yet. With the welcoming of her sister 2 years ago, I have truly never been happier.

Happy Birthday, M!

The day she was born

The day she was born


On her first birthday

On her first birthday


On her second birthday

On her second birthday


And her third

And her third


You guessed it. Fourth!

You guessed it. Fourth!


And now. A bit camera shy.

And now. A bit camera shy.

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Pres. Kathy December 1, 2009 at 5:10 pm

Happy Birthday to your little miracle!

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blueviolet December 1, 2009 at 9:17 pm

Happy Birthday to her!!!! She’s a blessing!

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ModernMom December 1, 2009 at 9:20 pm

Ahhh. Happy Birthday! I’m afraid those birthdays just seem to come faster and faster! Enjoy every second:)
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Kameron December 1, 2009 at 9:41 pm

Happy Birthday M!! The time does go by super quick. It’s the only thing that makes the crying infant stage of number 2 seem like it will be over quickly!!
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Meg at Demanding Joy December 1, 2009 at 10:24 pm

Happy Birthday! And my condolences. I did pretty well when my son turned 5, but when he started kindergarten…let’s just say that I handled it badly. Tears and vodka were both involved.
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Maria @BOREDmommy December 1, 2009 at 10:58 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Amy December 2, 2009 at 1:27 am

Happy birthday to your little sweetie!

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Ann December 3, 2009 at 1:46 pm

My middle child turns 5 very soon! I won’t cry either (much). Wild how fast it all goes! She’s beautiful!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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Jennifer December 4, 2009 at 4:38 am

Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. Your labor was 45 minutes long? With your first child? Woman, you are a walking miracle.
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LZ December 4, 2009 at 8:58 am

Yep. Definitely nice, but I consider being in bed for 11 weeks prior to her birth my payment enough!

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Tami @ HeartsMakeFamilies December 4, 2009 at 3:20 pm

Happy Birthday to your little love miracle. What a beautiful and precious day that you have to remember.
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becca January 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm

This is the first I’m reading this and I can’t believe I did the exact same thing with the pictures! Great minds… 5 years sure did fly… I still feel nauseous about it actually.
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becca January 6, 2010 at 1:01 pm

I mean I did the same thing with the pictures on Hannah’s 5th birthday post the other day – in case you had no idea what I was talking about!
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