Not too long ago, I gave birth to the tiniest human that my hand has ever held. I didn’t know what to do and how to take care of this precious baby at first. I faced all my doubts and fears and finally brought her home on her 13th day of life.
I simply managed taking care of her by myself while making sure her sisters were okay too, thanks to this beautiful solly baby wrap that made Clara feel warm and safe all throughout her early months of life.
She woke up early today as she always does, today, she decides not to chew on her sister’s shoes instead she plays with her bib, throwing it up, swaying it side by side.
I grab her not so tiny self and kiss her so much she giggles in excitement. I sang her a birthday song as she playfully claps her hand.
I simply cannot imagine that exactly a year ago, I brought myself to the emergency room to the hospital nearby to check if what I was feeling were indeed contractions. I was 33 weeks pregnant then when Clara decided to come out to the world. Such a beautiful and tiny angel she was. We had a mild scare because she was supposed to be airlifted to our neighboring city for critical care. It didn’t happen and I thank God and Mama Mary for that.
So many miracles in such a short span of time. She became strong and her doctor decided to make her come home after 12 days in the NICU. Did I mention that I had breast milk after 2 days of giving birth which is very unlikely to happen to me.
So, Thank you God! Thank you for the gift of life you bestowed Clara with. Thank you for sending her to us. She is our little butterball, our happy baby, our precious child and I cannot believe she is now one.
As I tuck you back in bed, I gently lift a prayer to God to make your days always happy and joyful. For your dreams to be forever sweet and magical. And for the rest of your days to be colorful as the rainbow.
Happy birthday, Clara!
We love you!
Always,
Mama
