Last year at this time...

I'm sitting at my computer at work, thinking about what I was doing last year at this time. I was in the middle of labor, waiting for an epidural to ease the edge of the intense pain. I remember feeling so much relief almost immediately once the epidural was placed...and then I remember being really chatty and the nurse telling me to take some deep breaths. I was too busy chatting, that I wasn't breathing enough. I remember being so excited to meet my little girl for the first time...thinking about it now gives me goosebumps and brings some tears to the surface. Such a sweet, tender moment when Dr. Terry place Ruby in my arms and Hugh and I heard her little cry for the first time. Last year at this time, was such a pivotal moment in Hugh's and mine relationship. Since our marriage I have always felt more confident with him by my side...but that night, last year, I NEEDED him by my side. He didn't fail me and I will always cherish the sweet experience we shared of bringing out little Ruby safely to this world. I can still remember Hugh's tear-filled eyes and thinking, Ruby is so lucky to have Hugh as her daddy. I also remember feeling so blessed and loved to have both of our families outside our door anxiously waiting for Ruby's arrival and so diligently advocating for me with every doctor and nurse that entered my room (I think I was wailing pretty loudly until the epidural was started). After hearing my mom and sisters's side of the story, it was everything they thought it would be based on the movie "Father of the Bride: Part II", which gave us all a laugh (this is an endearing favorite in the Meyer family.) To be honest, I really enjoyed my birth experience with Ruby, and it has been so rejuvinating to think about it tonight, exaclty one year later. (I am a bit excited to do it all over again in April:)

Ruby has become quite the little character since that early morning last year; and yet, still hasn't grown much hair. She is my little buddy and I love spending my days with her. Today as I left for work, she was so content being with her Grandpa Scott...I asked for a hug and kiss, which she willingly gave me. I then said goodbye with a wave, and she waved at me with the most darling, cheesy grin on her face. She then proceeded to play with her Grandpa and pull out all his papers tucked in his shirt pocket. It is amazing what a year can bring...especially one that flew by way too fast! {stay tuned for some pictures of my little love bug}