Until today, I had four grandchildren–Michael, Sarah, Spencer, and Owen. Three Fab Grandsons, and one Fab Granddaughter. Every time one of my children and their spouse announced that they would be having a new baby, I always said, “You know if you have a girl, you will have to name her after me!” I never really expected that to happen, but a grandma can ask, right?
This morning, at 12:45 a.m., in a hospital in Maryland, Amelia Summer Gail Parson entered the world. She weighed in at 8 lbs, 13 oz. She is the pride and joy of my son, Seth and his lovely wife, Sarah. And, she shares MY birthday. They called me last night to tell me they were on the way to the hospital. The last time I talked to them was at about 11:45 p.m. Maryland time. Sarah said she was only dilated to 5 cm, so they didn’t expect the baby to arrive any time soon. I told them I had to get up early to go to work, and asked that they just text me, so I would know when I got up whether or not she had been born.
This morning, I called, and Sarah told me Miss Amelia was born just an hour after I last talked to her. She told me there were pictures posted on Facebook, so while I was talking to her, I signed on to look. And that is when I discovered that they HAD named this baby after me. I got so choked up I could barely speak. And my eyes started leaking. My son said that since she was born on my birthday, she had to have my name. Her “middle middle ” name, Gail is my middle name. What a wonderful birthday surprise–not only does she share my birthdate, she shares my name as well!
Susan says
What a precious birthday gift for you!!! Happy Birthday, and congratulations to your family on the new baby! 🙂
Kimberly & Jerry Peterson says
How very special, you are indeed a lucky lady!
Jody says
Karen, She is so beautiful! Happy birthday and congrats.
geogypsy says
You certainly couldn’t ask for a better birthday present.
Chris says
What a beautiful family and a very special day!
Alice Workentin says
Congratulations Karen on the new addition and the namesake as well. She is definitely a cutie pie.
Judy Bell says
Happy Birthday and Happy Birth Day!!!
dee says
How wonderful and touching! congratulations
FreelyLivingLife says
Very touching story!!! We’re SO happy for you. A huge congratulations and welcome from the Freely Living Life Family! XoXoXo
Susan Adcox says
She is too cute! How exciting for her to share your birthday and your name!