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Happy Birthday Meghana

Dear Meghana,
Around this time 13 years ago, we were caught in the beltway rush hour trying to make it the Holy Cross Hospital.



I was doubling with pain every time a contraction came and I was afraid that I will deliver you on the shoulder of I-95. But you took your own sweet time and didn't come till 7:17 that evening. When I got to the hospital, and was all hooked up, one of the nurses commented that the heart beat looks like its a boy. I wanted my first born to be a girl - My wish came true.



You were 4 weeks early. You didn't cry when you were born. They whisked you away to NICU. I had 101 fever so I wasn't allowed in NICU. I had a sleepless night and didn't get to hold you till the next day. You were so tiny that I was afraid to hold you.



I can't believe 13 years have passed. It feels like yesterday.



Happy Birthday Sweetheart - wish you happiness always.

love,
Mom

Comments

Deb said…
Happiest of birthdays to Meghana and happy birth day memories to MOM and DAD ! Isn't it amazing how fast time flies by ~ enjoy each day !
March 3, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Rosaria Williams said…
How very sweet to see more of her. Happy Birthday!
March 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Sylvia K said…
Oh, Happy, happy, happy birthday, Meghana! What a beautiful young lady she is!! And talented! It sounds very much like the day my oldest daughter was born -- she took her time, too, but how worth the wait they are, aren't they! Thank you for sharing such a great day -- then and now! Much love to you both!!

Sylvia
March 3, 2010 at 9:54 AM
ArtPropelled said…
Happy Biiiiirth-daaaaay dear Meghana,
Happy Birthday to yooooooouuuuuu.

Have a wonderful day!
March 3, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Meghana said…
Thanks mom, I love you!!!! =)
March 3, 2010 at 6:32 PM
aMus said…
awwww, Bhavana that was a lovely post...


wishing you loads of joy and happiness, Meghana! Enjoy your day :)
March 3, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Lori ann said…
Happy Birthday Mama and daughter! I know what you mean Bhavana, time goes too fast, children are perfect reminders to live in the moment! I hope you both have a wonderful day.
March 3, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Lakshmi -Celebrations said…
Happy birthday Meghana,u indeed have alovely mom.keep her happy always.never make her cry..
love and hugs lakshmi
March 4, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Anonymous said…
oh ! this is the poetry girl - May goodness cross your path always everyday -

Happy Birthday
March 4, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Shalini said…
Happy Birthday to Meghana! What a wonderful and heartfelt post!
March 4, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Dianne said…
Happy Belated Birthday!!
13 is such a cool birthday

She has the best smile :)
March 5, 2010 at 7:54 AM
Delwyn said…
Hello Pinky

what a beautiful daughter you have with the brown brown eyes...

Many happy days to your family and especially today for Meghana...

Does Meghana have a special meaning?

Happy days
March 7, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Priya Sebastian said…
Hi Bhavana,
I saw this and I came across to show it to you:
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/03/we-like-it-wild-shamrock-badges.html

Then I saw all those pictures of your pretty daughter. It is probably too late to wish her, but I do wish Meghana a wonderful and fun filled year ahead.
She's a teen!!! How cool is that?
March 11, 2010 at 11:59 AM
My Farmhouse Kitchen said…
thanks for stopping by and leaving the kind words about Buddy

it means alot

sending love,
kary
March 11, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Snowbrush said…
We almost share a birthday--mine was March 1.
March 12, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Nishant said…
How very sweet to see more of her. Happy Birthday!
data entry work from home
March 27, 2010 at 8:32 AM
bindu said…
What a sweet post! I'm sure Meghana will treasure it. What fun to be a teenager! Wishing her the best.
April 13, 2010 at 10:22 AM
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