I have a February birthday as does my daughter. I've always thought that anyone born in February was truly special (since that's the month of MY birth) - so imagine my surprise to be given a due date for Reese on my actual birthday!
I always hear of people's due dates changing throughout their pregnancies by a day or two, but Reese's never changed. She was always due February 17, 2007 - my 40th birthday. I was more than willing to give my special day to her if she was willing to be born then. Alas, it was not to be. I went to the doctor the day before and found out that she still hadn't dropped and my body had done nothing in the "preparing for birth" category.
T and I spent my birthday at the casino here in town where more than 1 person asked when I was due - well, today as a matter of fact. We had recently heard a story of a woman giving birth on the casino floor, but had no worries since we knew I was nowhere close to labor. I may be a little fuzzy on all the details, but I believe we left there around 2:00am and slept in the next day. Nary a contraction, but a plan for her birth to take place on the 21st.
Here we are 4 years later, preparing for her 4th birthday - her own special February day. But my own birthday now holds a special place in my heart as the day she was slated to become a part of our perfect family.
Happy (almost) Birthday Reese! Can't wait for the real day ;)
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