Meet My Memphis…
President’s Day this year was an eventful one! My contractions started at 4:30 that morning. I knew I had 3-4 visitors from Country Day school observing that day, and I had gone through enough of our birthing classes to know that contractions could last for days before they’re close enough together for it to actually be “time” for the baby…
I taught through the contractions and then right before I was supposed to leave for my doctor’s appointment at 3, I broke up a fight between two of my students… It wasn’t challenging to do (another HUGE reason to build strong relationships with EVERY student). All I had to do was raise my voice a little and tell them that I did NOT want to have the baby today and that they were causing me (and baby) RIDICULOUS amounts of stress. They both stopped pretty quickly and said “sorry Maestra…. ” #winning #stillstressful (and yes, don’t worry, I recognize that you can’t always get that lucky even WITH relationships 😉 .)
We found out on the 14th of February that baby loc@ had a growth restriction. My belly hadn’t grown in three weeks and despite my ABSURD eating habits and consumption of over 100 grams of protein per day I was actually losing weight… (We also found out the baby’s gender because of a slip that the technician made :((( SO sad after 8 months of waiting) So this appointment on 2/18 was to listen to baby’s little heart and make sure everything was still sounding healthy. At the end of the appointment they took my blood pressure and it was HIGH HIGH HIGH…. for the next 5 hours they monitored me and it continued to rise (super unusual for me because I am usually really LOW… When it reached 161/110 they decided to induce, at 10:30pm… (I blame the fight at school 😉 )
It was long, exhausting and more painful than anyone could have prepared me for. I was not the kindest person to my Paul and oh my gosh he was the most wonderful, understanding, helpful partner anyone could have ever asked for. He was going to help the midwives deliver baby love but in the last minute baby’s heart started to drop so they had to help him out. Yes! HIM! Paul exclaimed “IT IS A BOYYY!! we have a boy!!!!!” with total surprise, joy and SHOCK! Ever since the Thursday prior, we knew it was a girl because of a silly slip up! She was wrong!!! At 10:11am on 2/19/2019 5 lbs. 12 oz. and 19 inches long our perfect baby boy arrived.
Memphis Roy Williamson. Memphis, for Paul’s incredible daddy who passed away in May last year. He was an Elvis Tribute Artist who frequented Memphis to perform and compete… Roy for my amazing grandfather, a beloved doctor, and passionate pianist.
We had to stay in the hospital a whole week… it wasn’t fun but it was to make sure we were both strong and healthy enough to go home.
He is practically perfect in every way… I love smelling him… I stare at him for hours on end…. My heart is exploding… Overflowing with love…. days are long and nights are longer, and I never ever want him to grow up… He is magnificent…
Isla is an incredible big sister. She kisses him so softly you’d think he was made of the thinnest glass in the world. I thought I loved Paul before, but now seeing him with Memphis makes my heart overflow… I am an emotional mess (I know I was before but oh my gosh… it is so much worse now…)
I can’t wait for y’all to meet him… He is possibly traveling with me to Mitten, and will definitely be at iFLT in July. We are also excited because his doctor gave us the go ahead to attend SCOLT so I can compete for regional TOY with him strapped to me like a baby kangaroo at the end of this month! Daddy and his Googi and Popo are traveling with us for that!
THANK YOU THANK YOU to all of you for your emails and messages of good wishes, love and support! Thank you to Dawn Noble for sending me a HUGE package full of mommy supplies! Thank you Linda Taccini for my unicorn hospital socks! Thank you Faith Laux for sending the baby essentials! Thank you Darcy Pippins for his special baby blanket. Thank you Siobhan Toomey for the beautiful unicorn mama and baby music box… This baby is so loved… I am forever grateful for this community of educators who build me up and push me to be a better teacher, presenter and friend every day…
So, I may be a little bit quieter in the next few weeks but it is because I am cuddling my little man and enjoying every second of his baby smell (I am even doing that now because he is laying on my chest so that I can keep kissing him as much as I want).
Until next time,
HAPPY TEACHING!
SO much love,
La Maestra Loca and Baby Loco
Congratulations!!!!!
So beautiful! What a story. Almost made me cry! Felicidades! En hora buena! The best to you and your family. Love!
Hey miastra your baby is very cute we are doing senyor wolly in class love you guys
Congratulations! All the best to you and your family! He’s going to grow up in a loving & playful environment!
Felicitaciones!!! Estoy tan feliz para toda su familia…. y Memphis es para chupar!!!
Muchas Felicidades querida maestra y bebé. Querido Memphis Bienvenido y recibe muchas bendiciones estaras rodeado de mucho amor siempre! Estoy muy feliz de saber la buena noticia, gracias por compartir el nacimiento de este retoñito de amor! Que la paz y amor siempre reinen en tu hogar! Anamaria Scozzaro
So much joy! That is what our children bring to us! I’m so happy for you, Paul, Isla and Memphis. I wish for all of you many happy moments! Luisa Meyer
Congratulations!! He is beautiful!
Congratulations on your baby boy! Enjoy every little moment!
What a beautiful birth story!!! I can’t believe they slipped and told you the sex and then they were wrong so you were still surprised! What a roller coaster! Call me when you get a chance because I want to hear all the details. I love you both so much!
Awwww! Mil bendiciones. Gracias por compartir. Eres una bella mamá y una increible maestra. 🙂
Muchas felicidades! Que manera de tener a tu bebe! Pero que bueno que los dos están bien!
Oh how I love this!!! Lillianna wants to love your lil Memphis from afar!! She is so excited to finally be a big sister and wants all baby all the time!! (I’m sure she may change once my little gets here…she’s had the spotlight for nearly 11 years!!). Love to you all!! Rest well!
Such fantastic news! Welcome to the world Loco Memphis! I’m so very happy for you.
Te deseo lo mejor del mundo😃😃Tu seras una de las mejores madres del mundo porque tu tienes un corazón enorme lleno de amor inagotable!!!🙌ðŸ¼ðŸ™ŒðŸ¼ðŸ™ŒðŸ¼ðŸ™ŒðŸ¼â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Aww!! You so VERY Welcome! I can’t wait to hopefully meet the little guy at some point.
¡Felicitaciones!
Aweeee! What an adorable, precious piece of Heaven he is! 👶Congratulations to you all; you have a beautiful family. ⤠Enjoy every minute. You deserve all the happiness that comes your way. 🌠Thanks for sharing, Mama! 💕
Congratulations, Annabelle!
The whole world is SO happy for you, and we KNOW that your children will be THE MOST loved!
Can’t wait to see you soon!!!
Welcome to the World Memphis Roy! ¡Felicidades y muchas bendiciones a ti y toda tú familia!
He’s so amazingly cute. Those smiles! Enjoy every second. Thanks for all you do for all of us. You’ve helped us all be better for our students and for ourselves. Soak it all up. Huzzah!
I want to hug you and baby boy Memphis. What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing with everyone. âŒâ•ï¸â™¥ï¸
Congratulations! All the best to your new family. You are such an inspiration!
¡Felicitaciones! Me encantas su nombre. Es el mejor momento de la vida, dar la bienvenida a una vida nueva. Qué disfrutes cada momento.
Oh my! That sweet, beautiful, joyful face! I am so happy for you!! Glad you like the unicorn music box. Hope I get to hold him at the Milwaukee conference in the Fall. You’re a beautiful family!
Congratulations! He is beautiful. The joy is definitely on both sides (Mama & Baby) because he already has a heart-melting smile. Treasure all these memories, because time moves so quickly. My baby boy just turned 27.
He is absolutely adorable! So cute! Congratulations!
We are all so, so happy for you! Congratulations! (and think of the leverage you now have over those two students!!!)
So awesome! Glad you are enjoying your time and don’t forget to rest when you can!
Congratulations!!!!! What a beautiful baby boy!!!