This week I had a scare when Big K’s school nurse called to tell me to pick him up. She insisted he showed symptoms of swine flu and had to be taken to the emergency. I was terrified! Just that morning I had read about the first death in New York City. I quickly jumped into a cab to pick him up from school and take him to the nearest hospital. The hospital triage nurse immediately handed Big K a mask and ushered us into an isolation room. As we waited for the doctors to come check him out, it became apparent to me that he could not have swine flu. Why? Because like any other typical teen he was complaining that the mask cramped his style and made him look un-cool! I might of laughed if I hadn’t been so worried.
It didn’t appear to be swine flu so we were eventually released and on our way home with strict orders from the hospital to return if his symptoms progressed or worsen. That night as my oldest slept, I wept with joy. My baby, my closest friend, was going to be alright.
For this Wordless, ummm Wordful Wednesday, I searched through my pictures to find the perfect one. I found not one but three, all of Big K. They are a bit grainy since they were taken almost 15 years ago. I also hid the look of sheer pain and terror joy and glee that I felt at the moment since its a look that should be guarded closely to ones’ heart and not shown to others who have not given birth themselves, as it may make them flee jump on the bandwagon that only parents can appreciate!
I know it looks like I swallowed a basketball but trust me its Big K, all 8 lbs 13 oz of him! My petite size 2 was destroyed and never to be seen again!
There’s my big hunk of boy, 5 seconds old, and 2 weeks late! Isn’t he HUGE!
Seven days later, Big K’s first smiles and winks, his trademark!
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LOLOL, Il ove the smiley face over the first photo!
He looks like he was a wonderfully adorable baby : ). I am so glad he is ok and it was just a scare! I can’t even imagine the thought of something like that happening to my son! Ay yi yi!
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I’m glad he didn’t have the swine flu!
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Aww, isn’t it great looking back at old pictures!
So glad to hear he is ok.
What a beautiful big baby!
Happy WW!
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What sweet photos! I’m glad things went well at the hospital and all is okay!
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What a sweetheart (and yes, quite a big baby!). Hard to believe he’s 15 now.
You must be so relieved that it wasn’t swine flu after all!
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Lovely shots:)
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How sweet! I lol at the smiley face!! What a handsome little guy! TFS!
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Awe! Thanks for sharing!
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Wow.
Neat photos!
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I remember being that size, too! You had a perfect round belly! Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing!
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Boy, am I glad those prego days are over!
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Great photos, I remember when my wife was pregnant seems soooo long ago now. Great photos.
what great baby smiles!
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Aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww! I could just squeeeze him!
Thanks for sharing! I’m still working on my Wordless Wednesday!
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Happy he’s ok. Always nice to go down memory lane. Love the photos!
Oh that would be so scary! And TOO funny it was “cramping his style”….Ahhh hahhaha!
I’m glad he is okay 🙂
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Thanks for sharing. The pictures were so awesome and touching, (sniff sniff). Thank God Big K is alright and doesn’t have the SF.
The pics reminded me of when I had my kids, an awesome experience.
Awwwwhhhhhh … what a great post and what a cute baby. I can only imagine the memories that these photos brought back!
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he is precious!!! Thanks for sharing! I love new babies! It makes me want another one… but NO WAY would i act upon it! I have a 5 month old still! lol
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Cool pictures. I would’ve done the same thing with my face. I don’t want people looking at my swollen face. lol
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Scary thing for someone to have to go through. Thank God it was not the swine flu and he’s doing well. He was a big boy when he was born! He, he. Como decimos casi criado. Thanks for sharing! 😉
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I love the winking picture! How adorable. My second was born 8lbs13oz too. Thankfully he was out quick.
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wonderfulllllllllllllll! fantasticccccccccccccccc… yummmmmmmmy!
happy WW
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