I’m it (again)

Julie tagged me for a meme. And who am I to say no?

Here are the rules, put up a post "Real Moms [insert what you do here]", followed by an explanation, a picture, and a "Real Moms. Making ….". Then tag five people.

Real Moms know in an instant.

When Michael was born I thought he was dead. See, his heart rate dropped during labor and he was born with the cord around his neck, and when they put him on my stomach he was gray and didn't move. And for that split second, I thought he was dead. Now, looking back I realize that they would not have put him on my stomach if he was in fact dead, but I really honestly did not think he was alive. And I wouldn't touch him. The nurses must have thought I was the coldest person. And finally, the nurse took him away, cleaned him up, and he started to cry. And so did I.

And then, they handed him to me. And our eyes met. And the minute I saw him, I thought, of course, it was you, all along. And I couldn't believe how much he looked like his Dad.

Real Moms. Making (or adopting) babies.

And now the fun part. I tag Beth, Jenn, Allison, Alex, and Robbin.

And, a new part, enter the Real Mom Truths contest! The winner will receive this amazing 4G iPod Nano and Chocolate gift set, plus a link to their post on True Mom Confessions on Mother's Day"