Labor was horrific and terrifying, but my mom and husband were there beside me the whole time, which made things a little bit easier to handle. I was also lucky to have a terrific group of nurses taking great care of me and my doctor was magic, I swear. After I gave birth, Grayson was a superstar from the start. Bombarded by hundreds of pictures, and a dozen fans. He came out wide eyed and curious. When my doctor laid him on my chest, the first thing I noticed about him were his gigantic blue eyes staring straight back into mine. That's when I fell in complete love. He was not like the average newborn, though. He was so alert and aware of his surroundings. As if he knew exactly what was going on, and wanted to talk about it later. He didn't even feel like a newborn, he was able to hold his head up right from the start. He weighed in at 8 pounds 2 ounces, and boy did he feel it. When my doctor laid him on my chest, I remember thinking, "Whoa! Heavy!'. He was so strong, even back then. I couldn't believe I was capable of creating such a big baby, seeing how I am just shy of 5'2". But I did. And every day I wonder how he could be so perfect.
He has sense grown to be the funniest and goofiest baby I have ever met, and already half my size. Sometimes he makes me laugh so hard my sides ache. He was not planned, but I honestly couldn't have planned anything better. He will be 1 year old in a month! Where does the time go? This past year has been the hardest and the happiest year of my life. I've grown from a girl who knew nothing about life and what joy could come from it, to a mother who only wants the truest of joys for her son. I am blessed to have the love and support I get from my family and friends, who make the stresses of being a mom that much easier. :)
Love always, Amy
