9/04/90 - Brooke Annamarie was born at 5:53 am. I was put on bedrest at 17 weeks with her. I lived in Flagstaff and was air-evaced to Good Sam hospital for pre-term labor on June 26, 1990. One of the hottest days ever recorded in Phx...122 degrees! The airplane door opened and they pulled the gurney out and I remember the heat was so intense I felt like I couldn't breathe! My grandparents lived in Cave Creek, so once I was stable I was released in their care and lived with them for 2 months until I was far enough along to go back up to Flagstaff. My grandpa drove me once a week to Good Sam for a checkup and ultrasound. At 36 weeks my mom came and drove me back to Flagstaff.
At 38 weeks, Monday September 3rd, Labor Day, I remember we had a great barbecue and then went to the mall to walk around and induce labor. Later that day I was feeling contractions but nothing really painful. I called the Dr. and my dad went to play basketball. My mom kept saying "you better not go. What if she's in labor" and he kept saying that I wasn't and that the baby wasn't coming and I was fine. The Dr. said to head to the hospital...I was in labor and admitted! The whole family came down. My poor brothers and sisters waited a long time and nothing happened. I labored all night, pushed for 2 hours, and she was finally born at 5:53 in the morning. My parents were so good and right there with me. My dad would wipe my forehead and my mom would fan me. That was the only thing that kept me from getting sick! She was 7 lbs 10 oz and had a head of black curly hair. The nurses loved playing with it and she had a new style every time they brought her to me!
She was spoiled rotten from my brothers and sisters. Her feet never touched the ground! All she had to do when they picked her up was point her finger and they would follow it until they figured out what she wanted! HA
Life was never boring with Brooke. She tested us to the limit every time. Always pushed as far as she could. She is smart, outgoing, LOUD, funny, beautiful, a great mom, helpful dughter, loving sister when she wants to be (HA), creative, great sewer, talented, and a good person. I love that you always put Mark's toys together and help him with his Legos. I'm so proud of you and the woman you've become. So proud that you did well in school and now have a wonderul job that you love! I love you Brooke. I can't believe you are now 20 years old, a wife and a mommy!
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All I can say is that Brooke was amazing at Will and Simona's wedding. She stayed upstairs with the bride and helped her the whole time we were eating and did her hair and everything. That dress is gorgeous. Thanks, Amy...for having Brooke! We love her. I don't know how to pay you back except to say...use the cabin next time Tony is home and take your family up there...okay?
THANKS A MILLION!
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