My Toast to My Sister and Her Husband... One Year Later

Good evening!  For those of you who don't already know me, 

I'm Mary Beth... Matron of Honor, Michelle's sister and best friend.

I feel so honored to be here today on one of the most important

and special days of Adam and Michelle's life.

I want to start by congratulating the new bride and groom

Congratulations Michelle and Adam, i couldn't be more excited

for your future.  

Michelle you look breath-taking and beautiful and Adam you look quiet 

handsome yourself.

Adam you make my sister happier than I've ever seen her before.

Without you she is isn't whole.

Here are just a few tips to keep my sister and best friend smiling...

*Tell her she's beautiful

*Remind her often how much you love her

*Take her on dates

*Surprise her with flowers

*Listen and respect her

*Always kill spiders and other creepy things

*Don't sweat the small stuff

*And NEVER break her heart because now she's yours

Michelle you have been my best friend since day one.  I wouldn't be the

women i am with you.  You've taught me everything i know about class.

I feel so blessed to call you my sister and best friend.

Today you become Adams wife, he is just perfect for you as you are for 

him.  The future holds so many great things for the two of you.

I can't wait to be a part of it.  I love you both!

So, i ask you all to raise your glasses and toast my best friend, 

Michelle and her new best friend and husband Adam and to wish them all 

the luck and happiness for the future.

May you live forever in Love 

and Love live forever in you.

To Michelle and Adam... I Love you!

Josiah's Birth Story... And so much more...

On May 4, 2010 at 8:02 a.m., I welcomed a sweet boy weighing in at 5lbs 2 oz, 18 1/4 inches long.  He didn't actually have a name until just an hour before i brought him home.

I guess i should start from the beginning...  I had been seeing my doctor very regular for non stress test to keep stats on babies progress due to Micah's emergency delivery.  She sent me to see a specialist for a few extra tests on a Thursday and sent me home.  Just a few hours later Dr. Fesenmyer called me herself and said... Mary Beth were going to deliver you day of 37 weeks which is this Monday.  I was actually driving to meet a friend, i burst into tears because i didn't really know why or what was going on.  I met with Dr. Fesenmyer on Friday to go over everything.  That weekend was crazy i had a ton of things to get done but as silly as it was getting my hair colored was at the top of my list.  I wanted to also savor every last minute of Micah, little Micah being my only baby.
Sunday night one of my best friends came to the house to stay with Micah so in the morning he could go to school and keep with his routine.  I think back and feel so blessed that she was willing to do that.  I didn't sleep a wink all night and woke VERY early to head out.  I knew exactly what was going to happen this time so i was not only scared but excited.  I'll spear you the last photo of my belly but one would have guessed a bigger baby was in there.
This time they had me walk to the operating room, and climb up onto the table.  I actually had the same nurse support me through my spinal as when i had Micah.  They then helped me lay back.  I remember feeling fear run through my body and being so alone.  I didn't know what it was like to have a healthy baby come back to my room with me.  The nurse reassured me that this time would be very different and my baby would go to recovery with me.  My doctor entered the operating room, his name was Dr Hussey, he and Fesenmyer were going to so the c-section together (she actually wasn't there so it was Hussey and another doctor) He came in and said a few words and then took a seat to my left and waited till everyone was ready.  My anesthesiologist was at my head talking me through the whole process.  (he was my saving grace all three times) They actually start cutting before they bring dad in.  The sounds and smells in the operating room are one hard to get out of your head.  Then, after a lot of pressure on your chest you hear the greatest sound.  When i heard Josiah cry for the first time i too cried.  It was pure joy.  They bundled him up and brought him over to me.  I was able to kiss him and tell him how much i loved him.  Within a few minutes baby and dad were gone and i was once again alone. 
After they finished up i was brought to recovery.  This time was very different because i was able to be with my baby.  I just remembering him screaming... a lot of screaming.  They had me up and walking that evening, which was crazy.  I highly recommend binding if you have a c-section it helps with support greatly, a nurse after i had Micah did it for me the first time.
Later that day, My sister arrived as did Micah.  Micah was actually very excited to meet his brother.  My sister and good girlfriend Karyn spent a lot of time with me in the hospital over the next few days.  I really don't know what i would have done without them.  And like i said finally on the last day Josiah was Josiah and not just baby Satvedi.
Going from one to two was actually very easy for me.  It also helped that the weather was nice and we were able to spend time outside.  My sister Katelyn also moved in later that month so i had someone to help me out. 

 First Visit from big brother

 Ready to head home... he was so tiny

 He looked like a sweet little old man

 Just over a month

 First Birthday

 Second Birthday

 Third Birthday

 Fourth Birthday

 Josiah you are such am amazing boy.  I feel blessed to have you as my own.  I can't always tell what you're thinking but i know if its quiet i should probably go check on you.  You're the most affectionate boy i know and i wouldn't change a thing about you.  I Love You!