Happy Birthday
Posted November 18th, 2009 at 8:29AM
Today is a special day. 21 years ago, Novevember 18, 1988, I gave birth to two amazing little boys. Because one of them was breech, we needed a c-section. It was a little scary. I had never been in the hospital before. Seven stitches in my knee was the extent of my medical history. And to be honest, I was a pretty worried about Mr. Lilt being in the delivery room. Getting a blood test before we got married was pretty traumatic for him. Needles, blood, nurses, oh my. But he assured me he would be just fine.
During my epidural, the anesthesiologist did a "cold swab" test on my belly, to insure that he had me plenty numb from the waist down. I was so afraid that I would feel the pain of them cutting me open. When he asked me if I could feel the cold swab, I kept saying "yes," even thought I could not. More anesthesia. Then a little more. I was numb from my chin down and could barely even talk. The delivery went so quickly. Mr. Lilt did great. I remember at one point he said, "Oh my God, they just put your bladder on your chest!" Then voila! Two perfect little baby boys. Finally, I get to hold these guys we had been waiting for, for so long. I reached to hold Baby #1. Nothing happened. I reached again. Nothing. I was so freaking numbed up, my arms could not move!
They sent me off to a recovery room, where I had to stay until I could wiggle my toes. They sent Mr. Lilt off with our babies. He and my mother shared the two bundles of joy, while I was laid up in that damned room. I had so much anesthesia in me, it was an eternity before I could do the toe wiggle.
It's been 21 years, since that day. The boys have grown into wonderful young men. I probably won't even get to see them today. They are very busy at school. 
But the day they were born... easily the best day of my life.
Disclaimer: Mr. Lilt says they put my bladder on my stomach, not my chest. But I could swear he said chest!
Anyway, you know I must love him....I let him see my bladder.
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Thank you, Lauren. I've been crying happy tears all morning.
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AWWWW. Happy mother's day, Lilt.
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Always a pleasure to see you, Brut :)
I'm done crying happy tears. Now I 'm cracking up. I found a great place with funny e-cards to send to my boys. rattlebox.com -
Happy boys birthday Lilt! Joyful tears...happy tears...enjoy your day of memories! :)
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You too, Lilt. I am off to the big trees today :-)
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xxx Frito xxx
What big trees, Brut? Are you going to be looking or climbing? -
Nice post Lilt , as a father of two sons I can say with out a doubt the best day of my life the day they were born .....
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Congratulations on a job well done then and for the last 21 years. They are amazing young men and a great testament to their upbringing.
I send rattlebox cards all the time. They're irreverent and hysterical, and FREE! -
Salar, keep on being a proud papa :)
Myonis, you are looking quite intellectual today.
What's 21x2 ? That's how much parenting we put into those guys. -
What a wonderful story Lilt. It brought a huge smile to my face. I can't imagine what it would be like to be completely numb from the neck down - I think it would scare the hell out of me.
Being a parent is such a wonderful gift. I can't imagine a better job in the entire world. Yeah, I love being a Mommy too!
Happy Happy Celebrations today! -
sweet story! gives me goose bumps! thank's for sharing!
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Oh Lilt, what a wonderful experience--except for not being able to hold them immediately! I can tell from your writing how much you and Mr. Lilt love these boys. You sound like a very solid, happy family, and guess what? One of these days, you get to be grandparents!! My son is awesome, but to hold a baby that was made by your own baby--OMG, what a feeling! Talk about proud!
I'm glad you have such a wonderful family, and I wish you all good fortune for the future. -
I want to wish your twin boys happy birthday.
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You are all so sweet! I love, love , love these comments.
I just got off the phone with one of my sons....I got a little mushy and weepy, but they are kind of used to that :)
He said the e-card I sent him was the weirdest thing he's ever seen.
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Birthdays mean so much more to parents than the child. You should celebrate despite their absence!
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Aww... What a sweet awesome story!
lilt - they did a marvelous job darning you back together.... you can't see a thing!
(off to my debauchery again...)
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Sugarfooties...I look forward to being a Grandma someday. There are no girls in the family....anywhere!!! My extended family is way over-due for a reason to buy something pink.
The testosterone level around here is stifling at times. :O -
Aw! congratulation on your twins birthday, wish them a long life full of love and happiness.
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It's so good to read an interesting, but happy story, like this. You probably wonder where the years have gone and clearly remember those events as though they had happened only yesterday.
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What a great story -- and I agree. The days that my children were born were the best two days of my life. But to have two in one day? You hit the maternal jackpot! :)
Happy Birthday to your two young men! -
WhatNot....no puke! I talked to one of the guys last night, he was studying for a test. I love my geeks.
And yes, all1rog, the 21 years flew by so quickly. Luckily we threw a third son into the mix. Mr. Lilt and I won't be getting the Airstream for awhile. :-) -
Thanks EG!
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You didn't miss a thing, Whendolynn. We are actually going to celebrate this weekend. Everyone is too busy!
Some of you may be wondering what to give to two 21 year old college students for their birthday....grocery store gift cards of course! Now they can buy lots of Ramen noodles and the good peanut butter. -
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. I think I would be just like you, asking for more anesthetics and scared I might feel something still.
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Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. I think I would be just like you, asking for more anesthetics and scared I might feel something still.
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I'm happy for you
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i wish you could come for my c-section because i am scared about it and will probably say the same thing about the swab lol
*congratulations mama lilt* :)))) -
Thank you ladies!
IT, congratulations on the new baby! Was your son a c-section? I did a v-bac with our third son. -
what a sweet story :) it goes fast, doesn't it? waaaaaa! I think I need to go hug mine now.
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