One year ago today I gave birth to this good and perfect gift from above, to an answer to many prayers, a creation knit together by God Himself - a healthy baby boy that we named Jackson David Folkerts.
After 28 hours of labor, I wasn't necessarily immediately in the mood to sing God's praises or shout for joy...I was too tired from shouting for an epidural (consequently another good and perfect gift from above). But in my heart, I was in love.
This year with Jackson has been such a wonderful time, full of challenges and successes, cries and laughs, worry and peace, fatigue and rest. Babies change so quickly in the first year. Each month is something new. And I feel I have grown as much or more than he has. I've learned patience. I've learned I'm more mushy than I thought. I've learned that some things aren't as important as I used to think they were. I've learned to laugh at the small stuff even more than I used to. I've learned to get and take advice from other mommy friends. So many things!
And Jackson...well, he really is a great kid. So fun, great sleeper, great eater, active, giggly, so so cute. We are so blessed to have him as part of our family. Happy birthday my little man! I love you!
YEAR IN PICTURES
9 week 4 day sonogram
9 months pregnant and ready to pop
My newborn baby boy (January 19)
Jackson, meet Virginia...she's a kisser (February)
Ol' Blue Eyes (Sinatra's got nothing on me!) (March)
Sleepy boy (April)
Daddy's Boy (May)
Cry Baby (June)
First Vacation to Stockbridge, MA (July)
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