In the minutes following Lydia's birth, I remember thinking to myself "I cannot imagine doing this and going through this with someone other than Tyler." The whole thing got up close and real personal very quickly as my labor progressed. At the time Lydia was born, Tyler and I had been married for 3 years, 9 months, and 21 days. He saw things that day that he probably never imagined, but he took it like a trooper and supported me more than I ever thought I'd need!
With that said, we're watching the Teen Mom Season Finale special show on TiVo right now. Some of these girls have ZERO support from their boyfriends (or ex-boyfriends, in some cases) and some have zero support from their families. I cannot imagine that possibility.
As a 25-year-old first-time mom, life went from zero to 60 in the period of about 2 seconds. Our life as a husband and wife (and doggy parents!) was turned upside-down and shaken. Hard. I can't remember life now without Lydia. I can't imagine being a high school girl and going through this (I'm not, by any means knocking anyone who was/is a teen mom). The physical toll giving birth took on me still lingers some days (yes, even 5 months later), and the emotional roller coaster is still there as well.
Eventually I will post the story of Lydia's birth (not graphic!). I want to share (with those who care to read!) and I also need to get it written down so I can remember every detail forever!
On a side note, today Tyler said to Lydia "Lydia, you have major drool running down your face." She looked at him and made a noise that we both swear sounded like "Yup." What a funny bunny!
