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mommy2bella
Where does time go?

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Name:
Kelly

A year ago today...

My life changed.

What had begun as a surprise in January of 2005 culminated into the birth of Isabella Grace on this day, September 8th. The love of my life.

If I only knew what I was in for. Unfailing love and patience (patience was not previously a strengthChat Icon ) and a new discovery every day through the eyes of a newborn and now ONE YEAR OLD. She has taught me to love unconditionally...and fiercely.

Before Bella I was a little lazy. Loved my sleep-in Sat/Sun and just laying on the couch when I was in "one of those moods" Work was beyond important and I loved racking up my miles with travel and going to all sorts of venues and interviewing all sorts of different artists. Now I am up at 6:30 am almost every single day and I haven't been on a plane since we went to visit the ILs back in January. And at 4 pm, I am looking at any excuse to hop on a train to get home to my Bella.

She was an amazing newborn, sleeping through MUCH of the first four weeks and the through the night at 3 months. Bella found her smile early and hasn't stopped. She greets me every morning with a mama and jumping like I am the best thing she has ever seen.

I have had my share of second-guessing this year along with DH, thinking I was screwing her up, but I have an amazing daughter that just goes with the flow.

I didn't and don't have a mother to show me the way, how to weave through the uncertainty of those first few weeks and beyond. And although a son would have sent me just as far over the moon, I believe that Bella was sent to me for a reason. She showed me what a mother/daughter relationship truly is.

Her patience while I figured things out and her adoration at just the fact that I am MOM, well I cannot even explain the joy, overwhelming, heart exploding love that it brings me. How lucky I am to finally experience this. My lack of a mother has only strengthened my bond with Isabella, because it's her and I against the world...no one else can come between us and I cannot imagine one second in my life without her...

Isabella Grace
9.8.05
11:05 pm
7 lbs 4 oz
19 1/2 inches long
life-changing...



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mommy2bella
Where does time go?

Member since 12/05

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Name:
Kelly

Re: A year ago today...

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Message edited 9/8/2006 11:42:11 AM.

Posted 9/8/06 11:40 AM
 

beachgirl
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sara

Re: A year ago today...

So beautiiful....congrats to you on a job well done....your daughter is beautifulChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 11:41 AM
 

Moehick
Ready for the sun!

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Properly perfect™

Re: A year ago today...

Kelly thats beautiful....I can't wait to hear of the many more years of love, friendship and happiness you and Isabella will share.

Congratulations on a wonderful first year of life with your beautiful, happy girlChat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 9/8/2006 11:54:56 AM.

Posted 9/8/06 11:42 AM
 

BabyAvocado
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Re: A year ago today...

Aww...and Bella is one lucky beautiful little girl to have such a good Mommy!

Happy 1st Birthday Bella!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 11:43 AM
 

04bride
I'm a big sister!!!

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Noel

Re: A year ago today...

omg thatwas beautiful. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 9/8/06 11:44 AM
 

beachgirl13
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Re: A year ago today...

aww that was beautiful. And so is Bella!! Happy Birthday! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:18 PM
 

pmpkn087
Life is good...

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Stephanie

Re: A year ago today...

so beautiful! She is soooo cuteChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:25 PM
 

jrbaby
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Re: A year ago today...

That was really beautiful. She is so adorable!

Posted 9/8/06 12:26 PM
 

Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!

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Re: A year ago today...

Awwww she is just so beautiful!! Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:26 PM
 

jana
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Re: A year ago today...

I'm sitting here at my desk crying like a baby. That was so beautiful and so true! It's amazing how such a little person can have the greatest impact on your entire life.

Happy B'Day Isabella Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:30 PM
 

paulandles912
My children are a blessing!

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Leslie

Re: A year ago today...

Great story. And she's so beautiful. Enjoy her always!

Posted 9/8/06 12:30 PM
 

gregslove
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Susan

Re: A year ago today...

Chat Icon Chat Icon that made me so weepy - You touched upon my exact emotions Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:35 PM
 

Bxgell2
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Beth

Re: A year ago today...

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That was absolutely beautiful... Bella is so lucky to have such a wonderful, adoring mother...

Posted 9/8/06 12:45 PM
 

Tany
Becoming a different woman

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Tania

Re: A year ago today...

omg Kelly that was so beautiful.

it's so true, nothing else compares to the bond we share with our daughters.

Happy birthday beautiful Bella Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:46 PM
 

CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)

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Jen - counting my blessings...

Re: A year ago today...

Awww Kelly - that post was very inspiring to me as a future mom Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:50 PM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: A year ago today...

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I'm so glad I'm not the only one with tears in her eyes reading this post. Happy Birthday to a beautiful little girl and to her wonderful Mom. I know it's unbelievable to picture, but it gets even better.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 12:51 PM
 

Briannasmommy
Love her so much <3

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Christina

Re: A year ago today...

Aww she is so cute Happy 1st birthdayChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 1:03 PM
 

JRG71
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Re: A year ago today...

Chat Icon Happy 1st Birthday Bella! Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 1:27 PM
 

Eireann
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Re: A year ago today...

Awww, that was beautiful. Happy Birthday Bella!!!!!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 2:06 PM
 

verdila
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me

Re: A year ago today...

Your daughter is beautiful as is the sentiment....Happy 1st Bday.

I have a mom (and a good one at that) but I feel the same passionate way about my 6 month old daughter....I LOVE her so much - I can't believe how powerful it is sometimes!

Message edited 9/8/2006 2:09:25 PM.

Posted 9/8/06 2:07 PM
 

ckdk
My girls

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Cheryl

Re: A year ago today...

I haven't read something that made me tear up like that did, such beautiful words... Happy Birthday to your gorgeous little girlChat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 2:12 PM
 

AnnBrunoXO
2 Girls For Me!

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Name:
MaMMa

Re: A year ago today...

How beautiful!!! Happy 1st birthday to your little girl!Chat Icon

Posted 9/8/06 2:16 PM
 

JerseyMamaOf3
Boo!

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Re: A year ago today...

That was so beautiful

Posted 9/8/06 2:47 PM
 

IrishTracy
Believe!!

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Tracy

Re: A year ago today...

She is gorgeous!!!

Posted 9/8/06 3:02 PM
 
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