This is our daughter's 18th birthday, and coincidentally, my brother's birthday. They were born 40 years apart--you do the math. My third pregnancy was a surprise. I don't usually tell people since I don't think it's fair to my daughter to advertise that. I'm sure none of you will break it to her, though. Because I was an "older" mother--all of 38--I had some genetic testing done early in the pregnancy. The alpha fetal protein test, the one that checks for neural tube deficits like spina bifida, came back positive twice and I ended up having to have amniocentesis. We chose not to find out the baby's gender. My daughter was due on December 12 and early in December, my doctor was telling me that it would be any day. On the 12th I had definite signs that labor should begin soon, but nothing happened. On the 17th, I went to the hospital to be induced. On the way, my husband and I speculated about what the baby would look like. We already had a boy wi
Aww, that's so great! Congratulations to the graduate, and to his mom too! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family. What a nice way to spend your mother's day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son! Such an accomplishment. A wonderful Mother's Day - definitely!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Susan - I'm so glad to hear of your sons honors. What an awesome mothers day! Melody
ReplyDeleteYou must be so proud- congratulations!! You must've done a good job of raising him.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son! Definitely a great Mother's Day for you!
ReplyDeleteGolly, I love graduations! Congratulations to all of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to spend Mom's Day, indeed!
ReplyDeleteI am happy for your son.
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