I still remember distinctly the morning of May 22nd,
2008. My gynaecologist was going to induce labour for me and luckily, I
naturally went into labour. I am always a little concerned with certain medical
interventions. Anyways, about 7 hours later, I was told that it may have to be
a C-section. I requested for one hour and I got it. For some reason, I started
talking to the baby; not really talking, but communicating silently in my mind!
I was like please don't do this to mummy.
And then I was like you are my super
baby, my strong baby; you can make it! I was communicating in 2 languages.
There was just Craigley and me in the beautifully, newly renovated private
room. It was as if my doctor and the staff left us for an hour to wait it out!
It was very quiet and then suddenly I felt Hans' head. Then, I let out the one
and only scream of the day...I screamed for Craigley to get the doctor as soon
as he can. While he ran out, all I kept thinking was the baby was going to hit
the floor! Nothing so drastic or dramatic happened. A nurse came in to get Hans
just at the right moment. Not a tear on Momley and the baby looked ridiculously
relaxed! He arrived at 4:44 pm. 4 is my most favourite number and it was like I
hit the jackpot.
Ever since day 1, Hans has been very considerate about
not hurting me or hurting my feelings! He is ready to protect me even when he
is scared. The whole world could be against me and he will stand by me. He is
also very sensitive to everyone around him. His instincts are great. His
observations are almost always accurate. If there was a test for EQ, his score
would be off the charts!
Still, he is a regular boy in many other ways. He
doesn't like to do homework; he drives his older brother crazy and he talks
back to his dad! He does get into trouble. He is not perfect, but he has a
wonderful and generous heart. I can't believe he is growing up so quickly. My
hope for him is to keep his heart the way it is.
Happy birthday sweet boy! I am so glad you are part of
my life. You are the answer to your brother's prayers. ASid is a better boy
partially because of you. Hans, you make us happy and proud. May you have the
enchanted life you seek! May all your wishes come true now and for always!
I just wish for
time to slow down a little bit. It is going way too fast for my liking.
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