1 year ago at this time I was at Raffles Hospital just in time when my water bag burst the moment I stepped into the labour ward. I still remember vividly how scary yet exciting moment it was...I couldn't explain the gush of water flowing down under...is it too much...too little...too fast....what next?! I have been practising with Hailey; heads down, legs up, shoulders squeeze! Before I know it, it was at 8.39am, Hailey crept nice & quickly into our world...for awhile before she realise she is out of her 9 mths temporary 'housing'. Immediately she had to take control and grabbed the oxygen mask nearby! That was my first impression of her. Strong survivor!! Daddy named her right. Hailey = Woman warrior Sarah = Princess
I could also remember the first night we brought her home. Along with my hero aka Haileys' daddy, the 3 of us in the room taking turns waking and sleeping...sometimes, all 3 awake! By the time morning came, I caved in and took the tiny 2.86kg Hailey swiftly in my arms and handed...no...surrendered her to my mom waiting outside of our room then. I guess my mom knew I would need all the help! Since that day....sleep is a luxury I have been missing!
I can't believe its been a year!! The emotional & physical changes are hard to describe. The lack of sleep, the milestones she had, the cheeky smile...everything happens so fast that I want to be more careful so that I won't miss out on the joy of seeing her grow, the steps she is going to take ahead! I can only pray that God will continue to give me the wisdom to raise her right.
In a nutshell, my prayers are answered. I have been called 'blessed' because I have her as my daughter. I pray that as Hailey grow older each year, she will be a joy to the people around her. She will be a compassionate and generous little person.
Happy birthday Hailey....Happy birthday Hailey....Happy birthday to my sweetie pie.....happy birthday Hailey! Mmuuuuuah!
