was a popular song in days past--and Maria was a very beautiful baby and is a very beautiful lady today on her birthday. Happy Birthday, Maria! I remember well the day I went in for a check up. Since John had been a cesarean and Linda had come natural they were waiting "to see" what Maria would do.
Well, it appeared Maria had turned and was now in a breech position and labor had started. Two doctors conferred on "what to do"--let the labor proceed and hope for a peaceful delivery? or do a cesarean?
They finally decided a normal delivery was too risky, the inner sutures might tear, a risk to me as well as the baby. So another cesarean was performed and Dr. Rust commented on the unusual circumstances of each of my deliveries--"You are always a surprise," he said. Well, Maria was the surprise. An angel till age 3 and then tantrums and such after James was born. I think since she came only 17 months after Linda she had too many bottles in the carriage and not enough cuddling but she turned into a most compassionate, caring, and creative Mom and friend and hopefully she has forgiven those early competitive years with her demanding siblings. We love you Maria, you are a terrific, beautiful, and amazing person who we all love to imitate, read everything you write, and listen to your interesting tales of the life of a working Mom, a determined college student, a computer expert and a writer 'extraordinaire'.
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