WEEK 46 THEME: SUN FLARE
Wouldn’t you know it…the only sun flare photo I have (with a person in it, at least) and it’s a photo of me. 
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I was:
1. 18 years old.
2. Pregnant.
3. FREAKING OUT because it was my due date!
But, alas, my stinker of a son decided not to arrive for another 9 days.
Normally, I don’t even give this date a second thought, but for some reason, this year is different. I’m thinking it’s because it’s the exact day of my due date (Monday, November 23 instead of just any November 23).
Does that make sense or am I totally mental? On second thought, don’t answer that.
Anyhoo… here’s a rundown of how my last 9 days of my first pregnancy went:
Monday, November 23, 1998
Spent the entire day freaking out because I thought by some miracle Aaron was going to magically know that he was due that day and just be born.
Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Started thinking that this whole due date thing was a sham. Went to the OB who told me he’d most likely be a Thanksgiving baby. Then I worried that I would have him on Thanksgiving and miss dinner. (As you can tell, I totally had my priorities straight.)
Thursday, November 26, 1998 (Thanksgiving)
Was relieved that I was not having the baby yet and promptly ate like 6 Thanksgiving meals that were about 6 bites apiece because I had NO ROOM FOR FOOD.
Friday, November 27, 1998
Spent the day out walking (we had really mild weather that year…kind of like this year) with my mom, brothers and sister hoping to move things along a bit. Didn’t happen.
Saturday, November 28, 1998
Practiced Voodoo magic while hoping it would make me go into labor. KIDDING! Actually I just laid around all day. I was really uncomfortable.
Sunday, November 29, 1998
Woke up with an aching back. Didn’t know it at the time, but I was in LABOR!
Monday, November 30 and Tuesday December 01, 1998
Was absolutely miserable. Went to my weekly OB appointment and they said I was in labor. And it was back labor so all the pain was in my back and not my abdomen. Good to know. Was told that I was not ready to go to the hospital yet but sitting in a hot tub ( or a really hot bath) would help the pain. I did and it was heavenly (while it lasted).
Wednesday, December 02, 1998
Went to the hospital about 4 am. Tests showed that Aaron was in distress and I was told I was too far gone in labor for a C- Section so I pushed him out the old fashioned way with no drugs and 20 nurses pushing on my belly. Ok, well maybe 2, but it felt like 20. When Aaron was born at 4:49 am he had his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, was blue and not attempting to breathe. They whisked him away to a table across the room to work on him for what seemed like hours even though it was only a couple of minutes. Meanwhile, I was trying to get off the bed to go see him and had to have people hold me back. Not one of my best moments. Fortunately they were able to get him breathing and he never suffered any side affects from the lack of oxygen. He did suffer a nasty cut on his forehead (from the forceps) from which he still has the scar.
Someone was looking out for us that day. I am glad they did.
*****
Well look at that, I just went and told the whole story of Aaron’s birth and his birthday is not even until next week.
Oh well, that will give me time to find some old photos of him to post on his actual birthday.
Weekly Winners for November 15 – 21, 2009.
Photos taken with a Canon Rebel XTi.
Morning Light
Black and White Portrait
No Glasses this Time
She’s Not as Sad as She Looks
Time Passes {too quickly}
Textured Portrait
A Look at the Moon
Flying Through
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In December of 2008 I discovered the magic that is Elf Yourself.
This year, the tradition continues.
I present to you, The McMillan Elves, 2009!
{And now we SING!}
THEME: AUTUMN BEAUTY
It’s been awhile since I have participated in an I ♥ Faces challenge, but when I saw this week’s theme, I knew I had the perfect photo.
I’m glad to see that Emma (and Aaron and Taylor, for that matter) love fall as much as I did (and still do).
I love the look on Emma’s face. She had so much fun that day. =)
Weekly Winners for November 8 – 14, 2009
Photos taken with a Canon Rebel XTi.
November Sunrise
{look away}
edgy
contrast
nom nom {blocks are yummy}
all smiles {showing off those dimples}
her {1000 watt} smile
in profile
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Weekly Winners for November 1st through the 7th, 2009.
All photos taken with a Canon Rebel XTi.
Getting Ready for a Long Winter
“I wanna go higher, Mommy!”
Her Shirt says it All
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Weekly Winners for October 25 – 31, 2009.
Photos taken with a Canon Rebel XTi.
Daddy’s Little Girls
Leaves!
Pumpkin Stem
Reflection II
Rainy Day Blues
Trick or Treating
Taylor and Daddy
Splastic Surgeon
Loving Fall
Silent Gaze
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Last year, I began the tradition of yearly family photos. Our last family photo had been taken in 2006 (by a “professional”) and it really wasn’t a spectacular photo.
We needed a change, and I was up to the challenge.
I rigged up a mini studio in my living room, set the camera to timer, and away we went.
We were pleased with the results, and this photo hangs in my living room to this day. It even adorned our Christmas cards last year.
This year, I wanted more. The indoor “studio” was nice, but I wanted outdoor photos with the colors of fall as our background.
We set out yesterday in our coordinating outfits (!) aiming for at least two good shots. One for the living room wall and one for Christmas cards.
There were several that I liked, which is surprising, because I HATE having my own photo taken. Although, I should say that my expectations weren’t extremely high. I figured, as long as everyone was looking at the camera and not making goofy faces, we were good.
I was also lucky enough to get a few other shots:
The only thing that would have made this session a complete success is if I had gotten a good photo just of Aaron and just of the three kids. Although, it wouldn’t have hurt to gotten a few with just me with the kids, but again, I hate having my photo taken.
Oh, and just for laughs, I took this of Emma after the session. We let the kids unwind at the playground and Emma’s hair took on a personality all it’s own.
Priceless!
I am very happy with the results of the session. This is definitely something we will continue to do. Not only is it fun, but it’s great practice!
But on top of it all it was a great way to spend the day together. =)
Cross posted here.
Weekly Winners for October 18 – 24th, 2009.
**Photos taken with a Canon Rebel XTi.**
three little pumpkins
reflection
marbled
toppled over
why so serious?
it’s all about perspective
black and white suits him
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