Nine Years Ago Tonight




Nine years ago today, I had an awesome miracle happen, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Valentina Anastasiya. I was 39 and although it is beyond simple for me to get pregnant, basically a man just had to breathe on me, lol. However; staying pregnant proved more difficult as I got older but my little girl was born at 9:35 pm on May 15, 2003 and she was a lovely average size, 7lbs, 8ozs. I'm old school, still into pounds :).

Let me say, I thought for sure I was carrying a boy, Valentina made sure she was a surprise:). The minute she was born, the doctor said, you have a girl, I was like I'm sorry Valentina, I love you<3. At least I had both names picked out.

I was blessed that she was a pretty easy baby as I was 39, did I already mention that, lol ;). It's quite a feat to carry a baby at that age. Your body gets tired so much quicker.

The years have flown, she is close to being a teen, can I say I'm scared. Those teen years are insane, I was sure I wouldn't survive my oldest and she was actually quite a good teen, she just yelled and wouldn't go to school. I'm hoping that I will be more understanding with Valentina and that she'll be gentle on me, lol.

I will be in my 50's when she's a teen, heaven help me, I see massive prayer in my future. Heavenly father gives us teenagers so we will pray, either that or drink. I don't plan to drink, I'm sure I'll be on my knees 24/7. I'll need to be to survive. Have I mentioned I'll be in my 50's when she's a teenager, lol.

Children can be a challenge, mostly they are a blessing. I'm grateful that I could be a mommy at 18 and then a mama at 39. I've been so blessed to have two beautiful girls and hey, they've put up with a slightly crazy mother. I know, I know; slightly? Cut me a break, I'm going to be 50 in a little over a year :).




















Happy Birthday to my sweet Valentina on her 9th birthday

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  1. Happy birthday to your lovely daughter and 'happy happy' to you.
    ( I had twins at 40 - they were over 7lbs each so know where you are coming from!)
    You will be fine with your daughter cause you keep communication going.

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    1. Wow, Twins at 40, now that is amazing... ;) I do adore my children, I am blessed<3

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  2. What a lovely post! Happy birthday to your sweet girl! You waited a long time for her. And she sure seems worth it!!! You are so right. The Lord give us challenges so we will turn to him. You are heading into your second bout of teenage-hood with the right attitude. My Mom used to say that she needed to spend a lot of time on her prayer-bones to keep life straight. You and the Lord can do anything!

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    1. You are so right Diane, I am counting on prayer as I do believe that as long as Heavenly Father and I work together, everything will work out :)

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  3. Hello Launna:
    Belated birthday greetings to Valentina. We are certain that in nine years she has given you, and will continue to give, great joy. Yes, from all that we know and hear, the teenage years can, in some circumstances, be somewhat troublesome.

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    1. Hi Jane and Lance,

      Teenage years are scary but my oldest daughter got through and she is an amazing woman, I am sure Valentina will do the same... I will pray a lot :)

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  4. I just loved this wonderful post, Launna! I hope your daughter (who is just adorable) had a very happy birthday. :)

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    1. Thank you Super Earthling, my little Valentina had a n amazing day, she felt much love: thank you for the kind comment, I adore your blog, it is sooo funny :)

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  5. Du bist sicher unglaublich stolz auf sie.
    Valentina Anastasiya ist ein sehr schöner Name.

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    1. Vielen Dank für die freundlichen Worte, ich liebe meine Töchter

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  6. I hope your daughter had a Happy Birthday. My mother had my brother last year in her forties, and yes, a very big struggle. And I am sure worth every moment.

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    1. My daughter did have an awesome birthday and yes although challenging, I love every moment I have with my youngest daughter... :)

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  7. Aw, what a sweet tribute to your little girl! Teenagers...I was one & remember what I put my mom through on a daily basis. Might be a key reason why I don't have kids :-)

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    1. Haha Jenn, I originally wanted 6 kids... lol :) That changed, although if I had been married to David, I am pretty sure we would have had 6 children. He is the most amazing Daddy:)

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  8. Happy Birthday, sweet Valentina! I am so sorry I've missed your birthday...Being constantly on the road is not as easy as I thought :(
    You were such a cute little baby that has grown into a pretty little girl and I'm sure you will be a gorgeous little miss when you hit those "frightening" teenage years.

    Have a blissful life!
    Kisses

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    1. Thank you Petro... Valentina has love all the wonderful birthday wishes, it makes her feel so special, of course she is special :)

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    2. That is no doubt! Please send her my kisses :)

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  9. Beautiful photos!!! Congrats to both of you!!!

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    1. Thank you Suzanne, my little on is beautiful and so very kind :)

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  10. Congratulations to Valentina for her nine years and for you and your article plenty of sensibility and love. A kiss from Spain! a

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  11. Launna today I realized I have two blogs, sorry for not always see them, because I was one. My head is confused. Congratulations to Valentina for another year and have a beautiful daughter! Bjoks

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    1. Thank you Jaqueline, I do have a beautiful daughter, I actually have two gorgeous daughters I am blessed. Not only are they beautiful, they are both highly intelligent and sweet :)

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