Tuesday, June 23, 2009

11







My first born, hayden is 11 yrs old today! I don't know where the time has gone. I remember the day I had him like it was yesterday. Hayden and I have always had a special bond. Clear back when I was pregnant with him. My pregnancy was not an easy one, if fact, it was the hardest out of my 3 kids. When I finally did have him, he was 3 weeks early due to me having HELLP syndrome. I had a very severe case. We litterally both had to fight for our lives. After 33 hours of Labor he was finally born. He was very quiet when he was fist born. A very sick little baby. The doctor and nurses had to work on him for a while before he was stable. The one thing I will never forget is that after he was stabalized enough for the move to the NICU, they were wheeling him passed and I said "hi baby". At that moment he opened his eyes and look right at me. Then he closed them again. It took everyone's breath away. He hadn't shown any signs of vitality until that moment. I didn't get to see him again for almost 3 days, we were both too sick. When I finally did though, I remember just being so happy to have him.






Hayden is brilliant, sensitive, caring, funny, and wise beyond his years. He is alway amazing me in someway. He is a wonderful big brother, and both of his sisters adore him. He looks just like his dad and takes pride in it. I am very lucky and privlaged to be his Mother. I Love You Hayden! Happy Birthday!

5 comments:

Kara said...

Happy Birthday Hayden! It's hard, amazing, sad and wonderful to watch them grow up. Hope you have a great day of celebration!

Avry said...

Happy Birthday Hayden!!

meghan said...

Happy Birthday Hayden!! What a sweet story.

Anonymous said...

Hayden,
You have made my life so much more beautiful since the day you were born. I had no idea it would bring me so much joy to be a grandmother. You are a wonderful example to your two little sisters and all of your cousins. I love you so much!
Love,
Grandma Kristi

Garrett and Heather Wood said...

Wish Hayden was closer for a play date with my boys. He's such a nice kid. Miss you guys, the Woods