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David's Birth Day

9/24/2014

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I just got off the phone from wishing my son (David Lee Rotten) a happy birthday-and many mooooooooore. We talked about the "day you were born". I've always done that with all three of my children.

I loved being pregnant. Of course there were aches and pains and morning (afternoon and night) sickness to contend with. But the specialness of knowing that growing, living being was inside made the problems a minor inconvenience. The first butterfly kick I thought I could detect that would become karate strength that anyone could feel! I remember lying on my back in bed with their dad, watching them roll around and make peaks and valleys on the terrain of my belly.

I have often felt sorry for men's lack of ability to experience the beauty of carrying and even of bearing their children.

Dave was my third child following 2 lovely daughters. Of course, that was before we had the choice of knowing what color clothing to buy and before we knew color didn't matter anyway! We'd been waiting ten days past the projected birthday to meet this baby; girl or boy. I went to the doctor that morning for a routine checkup and he "helped things along" a bit. Yay! Labor started a couple hours later. Since it was my third, I'd better meet dad at the base ASAP. (Last birth only took 4 hours start to finish) I had good Navy neighbors who kept the girls and transported me to the hospital. Disappointment! They told us to go back home-not progressed enough to be admitted. It was over 40 minutes each way, so we began to walk in Balboa Park. Beautiful, that park. I loved being there-watching the frisbee players, squirrels, joggers, picnickers, children playing, colorful flora, couples holding hands; so much peace and life going on. We walked and walked and finally decided to go back home. At the edge of the park, I had to sit down on a bench-contractions so strong, I couldn't move. Hell no-we won't go! We'll huff and we'll puff (lamaze breathing) and we'll break those doors down!

Finally got admitted and had David Lee Rotten (aka Davy at the time) on the stretcher! Will never forget the feel of his newborn cheek against my face. Almost sodden with moisture and so, so soft. He stopped crying immediately and the nurse said, "He likes you." I liked him, too. Always have, always will.    
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ruth z
9/26/2014 02:40:55 am

Kathy, you made me cry. I had no idea you could write like this. I haven't read everything yet, but will. I love you.

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Kathy Brooks link
9/28/2014 02:06:01 am

Hey Ruth, I guess I didn't know I could write. After David and I split, I wrote a lot for comfort and to figure out my chaotic, jumbled thoughts. Then recently with new chaotic, jumbled thoughts. I really feel that it is a gift to me from God to keep me sane and happy. Wish I could've seen you when I went to Missouri. We had a good time! Love you, Kathy

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Jenn (aka Sister Lee Rotten)
9/28/2014 08:45:06 am

Even after you told me about this musing, Mamala, I sobbed at the end, thinking about you enjoying that sweet baby boy against your cheek. I still love the feeling of his cheek against mine, when we hug!
I felt he was my baby, since I was just old enough to be aware that he grew there, beneath your beautiful heart, and came just before my birthday! I couldn't love him more.

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Carl Hardy link
6/14/2022 07:05:51 am

Great post thank yoou

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    I am a writer living in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. I enjoy thrift shopping, working in the garden, singing karaoke and spending time with my children and grandchildren. I have only recently started writing, and one of my poems, "Song 4 You" has already been adapted to music by my son, David Lee Rotten (of Naked Highway), and will be released in early 2015 on his debut solo album/video project Bound.  

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