Happy First Birthday to My Care Bear!!!

October 21st 2008
11:58pm
7lbs 4oz. 20in long

Wow, a year?! I can't believe my baby has only been here one year! It seems that she has been a part of our lives forever!

3 months

One year ago today, I was already in the hospital. I had started having ctx at 11pm the night before and we went in to L&D around 5am. She was born at 11:58pm on Oct 21st 2008. I could immediately tell she was bigger than Miss Priss. C called my name and said "She's a lot bigger!!" lol..he was in shock, but I wasn't. My belly was all the proof I needed. The nurses, our parents, and even C and I were amazed at her "blonde" hair. We thought she'd have dark black hair like MP did. CB was so beautiful th first time I looked at her. I remember saying that she looked like a little bug. Her face was perfectly round with chubby cheeks even at birth and I just coudln't beleive how much I loved her already.

6 months

The first few months of Care Bear's life were difficult for all of us, especially me and probably her too. I went through a lot of emotions.. depression, sadness, anger, confusion, but still happy and so blessed to have her. When we finally learned that Carrah had OC Albinism, it was like a giant weight lifted off of me and I could just have fun and enjoy her without worry. She has taught me more than I ever imagined a tiny little child could. I now look at the whole world differently. I've gained patience and understanding that I never had in the past.

9 months

Each day is a new adventure with CB. I've never been so panicked and stressed out in my life until she came along. When people told me each child is different, they were not blowing smoke. CB is a daring child. She has been in more accidents and incidents than any child i've ever known. I can always count on her to fall off, get stuck on, or climb up something. But I can also count on her to bring a smile to my face. She is so precious in every way and I love to just sit and watch her discover new things.

On her first birthday, Care Bear can now run and play chase with her sister, do patty cake, itsy bitsy spider, peek a boo, stand up and walk in circles (for fun!), say mama, daddy, barney, bite, sissy, baby.

12 months {not really in this pic, but i'll have to take one today when she wakes up from nap}

I love my Care Bear so incredibly much. I sometimes wish she could stay this sweet little baby, but then I wouldn't get to enjoy more and more special birthdays with her.

Happy 1st birthday my precious girl!!