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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday In the days before birthing centers, when the norm was for the husband to pace the hospital lobby while his wife was delivering a baby, a Blanding father tells of this experience: "The nurse came and told me my firstborn was a son. As I went and looked at him through the glass of the nursery window I was shocked by his appearance. He was bald and wrinkled and red, his eyes looked like they were in a permanent squint, and his mouth was open wide in a howling protest. That has got to be the ugliest human being I have ever seen I said out loud, thinking that if anyone heard me they wouldnt be able to protest. Then I went down to my wifes room where the doctor greeted me with the words: Well, what do you think of your new son? Ive never seen a baby who looked so much like his father!" That father received his just dues. I dont believe there is such a thing as an ugly baby. Babies are the greatest miracle this life has to offer. Their beauty is in their uniqueness. Our baby was due in g April, but she begem her own individuality by choosing her birth April 9, 1997 - Page 16 by a very proud father, eight of them trooped into the birthing center to welcome her. Three year old Megan, the youngest, was barefoot and wearing a dusty Sunday dress. Elizabeth, also three, was shoeless, her tights flapping six inches beyond the end of her toes. They looked like little orphans and I had visions of days to come. This new re- sponsibility will demand that they grow into independence. Four year old Michael determined from our experience that mothers must have the girl babies, and dads the boy babies (not a bad plan). Six year old Jenny pushed to the front, wanting to hold the baby. Seven year old Robert is appalled to learn that babies are born naked. Nine year old Alex is excited she is finally big enough to help. But she has a matter she has evidently struggled with, and it must be voiced, Is the baby normal, Mama?" As I assure her the baby is physically perfect in every way, I wonder who has burdened her with such a concern. I have faced the same worry in my own way, as I have with each pregnancy, and come to peace with it. My head aches as I wonder how long she has harbored her own fears. Benjamin, who turned 13 several days earlier, holds Catherine Saige Winder back, uncharacteristically quiet. Is he wondering if this was how it was when he was bom? Joshua, going on 15, exclaims, Was I ever that small?" Was he? This big muscular kid who stands taller than myself? I well remember when it was him that we eagerly awaited and he was the one I marveled over and wondered what he would look like, what he would be. Later, the oldest child at home comes alone. Seventeen year old Brad takes the baby in his arms and quietly holds her for over an hour. Although she is fuss- but the birthing center was very forlorn. For two days now it had weathered the storm, It was early on a nice Easter morn, but Catherine Saige Winder had yet to be bom. But finally, at 9 a.m., with little speed Tom and Terri had a new mouth to feed. At 21 inches, shell grow like a weed, Food for this baby isnt a want, its a need. She joins Jared, Nathan, Matthew, and Dan, Marshall, Brad, Josh, Robert, Michael, and Ben. DaNae, Carolyn, Alex, Jenny, and Meagan, Along with Elizabeth, everyone but Ron Reagan. I dont mean for this poem to be a space-bende- r, r. is a but Kate, like Comet Hale-BopWith brothers and sisters from here to December r. Any poem about this family is a long-Winde- - ing he doesnt hand her back. He is mature enough to appreciate the miracle of her being. Babies are like roses. Though we watch them continuously, we cannot comprehend the change that 3 Q their features memories by moonlight and DEAL FELL THROUGH! Just $49,000 buys you this darling 3 or 4 bedroom, 1 bath cottage on over 12 acre in Monticello! At this price, makes a great starter home, second home or rental income property for the smart buyer!! Call me today to see! lul- sunbright dances. Along the way they bathe us with soft moonbeam cfa. sunshine and laughter, and many wonderful memories. Welcome to the world, little one; you make it a better place to be. Boyle C ried away into childhood smiles Bill () and try to memorize little details, but soon theyre car- labies by I takes them from bud to blossom. It is imperceptible. We catalog tail-ende- p, Paula McElaney Angeli 505 N. Main or . Quality Realty 801-259-50- 50 Moab, Utah 84532 , mani-festin- date. She chose well, for as Dr. Jones said, I cant think of anything more symbolic of Easter than a new life. Childbirth has the greatest scope of agony emd ecstasy of any experience on earth. The first time, I didnt know that. With each succeeding pregnancy, as the time for delivery drew close, I would think, this time Im going to be brave and dignified and polite." 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