2010

If I had to sum up 2010 in one word, I think I would use breathtaking.

My breath was taken away on December 28, 2009 (ok so a few days early) when I found out I was pregnant.

My breath was taken away when I found out my progesterone levels were too low to sustain a pregnancy and I prayed harder that I ever prayed before.

My breath was taken away at each and every doctor's appointment and ultrasound when I anxiously waited for the "everything's great" from the doctor.

My breath was taken away as I headed into the hospital to be induced on August 30, holding my husband's hand, knowing I would leave a changed person.

My breath was taken away when the doctor announced it was time to push.

My breath was taken away when he finally made his grand entrance and we waited to hear his first cry.

My breath was taken away when the doctor held him up and I got my first glimpse of my beautiful son.

My breath has continued to be taken away each day that I spend with him. Each smile melts my heart, each laugh brings tears to my eyes. I know my life will never be the same, and I know I will never forget 2010 because it was the best year of my life.