A year ago today

A year ago today, life as I knew it changed forever. After years of wondering if I would ever become a parent, I became the mother of a daughter and a son within one wonderfully terrifying minute. We had travelled down a rough road to reach this wonderful moment. We wanted so much to hold a baby in our arms. We went through months of medicines, test, shots, and procedures to fulfill our dreams. Little did we know our dreams would be fulfilled bigger than we had imagined. We weren't being blessed with one baby, but with two.

It seems like yesterday when I was being rushed into the operating anticipating our first meeting. Even though you were 6 weeks early and I knew what problems could arise from you being so early, I was overwhelmed by a strange sense of calm and relaxation. They brought you both over for me to see you for a brief moment and then they whisked you off to the NICU. I never thought I could love someone so much!

Our first year with you has been filled with joy, worry, sleepless nights, love, stress, patience, giggles, and smiles. I have loved every minute of watching you grow, change, and learn new things. Some days I feel like I am living a dream, and I am. I can't remember, or imagine, life without you. Happy Birthday my little ones. Mommy and Daddy love you both!