One year ago today, the six cells that were to become Loey were transferred through my cervix and into my uterus for a quick swim before implanting a few days later. We are so head explodingly glad that he did.
Five years ago today, S’s mother died unexpectedly. I had not yet entered the picture, so I never met Kate, but I feel sure she would have been thrilled to have grandchildren. She had certainly predicted it for years, despite S refusing to believe it would ever happen. We think it is nice, in a bittersweet kind of way, that Loey was transferred on this day, and that Tootle is due any time now. It winds a little thread back into the world of Kate. We have bought shiraz and lamb chops and mint chocolate to gastronomically honour her death day.
Tootle update : Nothing on the horizon - it might still be two weeks before we meet the baby. We have started a crazed last-minute attempt to crochet another cotton baby blanket. Kate was a brilliant knitter, so I think she would approve…
wow! that’s some good looking crochet - and the people aren’t too bad either (so cute!)
Comment by nix — October 29, 2007 @ 7:24 pm
what a beautiful anniversary. sparky was conceived within a day or so of the 10 year anniversary of my father’s death. i definitely feel the connection.
Comment by ohchicken — October 30, 2007 @ 9:20 am
Wow what good timing your little Loey has - and good hair!
Comment by Pcat — October 30, 2007 @ 5:57 pm
Here’s to the memory of S’s mum!! Have a lovely day remembering and honouring
Comment by kate — October 31, 2007 @ 8:55 am