This time one year ago...

[Teeki]

I was in checking in to hospital, preparing for induction to bring my gorgeous girl into the world. And now here she is, fast asleep and feeding in my arms!

There have been times that I've resented having to spend so long getting her to sleep, but right now I'm just breathing her in, it's times like these I still can't quite believe she's here and she's mine. It's been hard sometimes, but it really is like they say, you forget all the bad stuff, the good things make it all so, so worth it. I really do live for her now, it's amazing how much I love her.

So tonight I might just hang on a little longer, because by the time I get to do this tomorrow she'll be one, she's not my little baby anymore, she's suddenly my little girl

[buffy1]

Oh Kaytee what a beautiful post! Can't believe it's been almost a year. I know how much you longed for your little gal.

Happy Birthday sweetheart!

[Teeki]

Thanks Buffy It's been the shortest and the longest year at the same time!

I've printed out photos of her from birth, 1 month, 2 months etc til now, and the changes in her are incredible! I don't understand how she was that tiny little bub only twelve months ago and now she's running around the house babbling!

[Mum2twoBoys]

How exciting kaytee. Totally understand you on both fronts. It has been the hardest but happiest 12 months. But luckily the good outweighs the bad. Enjoy your little girl, she won't be one for long, and Congrats on doing a great job as a mum for 1 year xx

[Tegam]

Such mixed feelings! Such joy, pride, sadness, worry as our babies grow into toddlers.

Congratulations in surviving a year

[Teeki]

Tegam, those feelings are exactly right!

Bskilner, don't remind me how fast time goes now lol. Before we know it our little ones will be two!

I've just iced her cake. So exciting!! Just have to do the smarties and write her name on it - seriously nervous about that part :/

Sent from my GT-P7510

[~Hestia~]

Completely relate to those bittersweet feelings Hope she has a fantastic birthday!

[Taryn]

Oh this made me cry! I remember waiting & waiting for her arrival! xo

[Teeki]

Hestia, she had the best day! She was so spoilt and loved having so many people here for her

Taryn, you've reminded me of a thread I started when I had massive pain in my side, it kept going until she was here and I felt so supported. Was fantastic to have so many people wishing me well and waiting for her arrival

[maybebaby2012]

Just lovely!