Beautiful+Angel

Montreal, Wednesday April 27th 2011

Dear Samantha,

You asked me recently about the story of my birth. I am afraid I cannot say much about it, for my father was not in the delivery room so he can't tell me much. And, as you well know, my mother is deceased so I cannot ask her any questions. So here, instead, is the story of the birth of my daughter.

My daughter was born in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada) on a rainy spring day. It was late April and my husband and I left for the hospital early that morning because I had had labour pains off and on throughout the previous night.

Throughout the labour, everything went well but troubles did occur when it was finally time to push her out. She was not coming out as quickly as the OB expected. There was a debate on whether or not forceps should be used; but much to my relief they were not. The baby came out, weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 22 inches. She was named in honor of my late mother: my daughter's first name is my mother's second name. :) I have no doubt that my mother, from up above in Heaven, is watching over her.

One funny anecdote: The baby was born in the midst of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens were playing the Philadelphia Flyers. It was Game 3 of the Series and the game started as I was still in the delivery room. The baby was born, I was nursing her, and my husband and I were following the game on the radio. Now that's what you call FANS! :) Unfortunately, the Flyers won that game 3-2.

How about your twins? What season were they born in? Any funny anecdotes to share? Do write back as soon as possible.

All the best!

Thalia