Carter Clyde


Carter made his way into our lives on May 13.  It was a Sunday, it was Mother's day, and it was also Grandpa Becker's birthday.  May 13 was a GREAT day!  I was in labor for about 6 hours.  Things were going well from about 12pm to 2pm...then the contractions were getting worse and worse.  4:30 rolled around and...Epidurals are the BEST thing EVER!  Carter was born at 6:55pm and weighed a whopping 8lbs 11oz and he was 21 inches long.  He was a big boy, but a healthy boy indeed, and that's all I could have asked for.


When we first found out we were having a boy, I was a bit nervous.  I didn't grow up with boys.  However, the more I thought about it, the more I felt at ease.  I am better at throwing a ball or running around than I am at playing Barbies and princess.  I am not super emotional so that could be a plus (hopefully Carter won't be too dramatic...I won't know what to do!)  Finally, I married the greatest boy in the world and I knew that he would be the best dad and there was nothing to worry about.  We make a pretty good team so we were ready for this little man to come into our lives!


Birth is truly a miracle!  I don't know how anyone could not believe in God after going through something as miraculous as that.  I know my Heavenly Father loves me and His plan is going to allow me to be with my boys FOREVER!  I can't stop thinking about how grateful I am for this perfect plan of true happiness!  


I love being a mom!  It is already one of the best things that has ever happened to me!


     You'll Be
    
    his first kiss
    his first love
    his first friend.


   You are his mamma and he is your 
   whole world!


  He is your little boy


and how lucky I am!