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Very much a wanted child




This post is part 1 of a 15 week series sponsored by Mommy’s Piggy Tales. This week’s assignment is our birth story.

Growing up, I always felt like my parents had to be the oldest parents of all the kids in my classes. I was obsessed with this fact; I would look at old yearbooks and figure out how old my friends’ parents were, which was usually at least five years younger than my parents. When I was born, my mom was 31, and my dad was 36.

I understand now that my parents didn’t wait til they were in their thirties by choice. I was born in 1969, and people didn’t typically wait that long to have kids. By that time, they felt like they would never have the baby they so desperately wanted. But they did, and here I am.

I was born two months premature; I don’t remember my exact weight, but I was right around three pounds. Back then, it was a miracle that I survived.

I was supposed to Kimberly Sue, but when I arrived, apparently I did not look like Kimberly Sue. So I’m Sheri Renee. I think it fits better.

I can’t tell my birth story without including my brother’s birth story. He was born two months early too, nine months after me. He is truly the miracle child though. After all the years it took to have me, my parents didn’t think they’d ever get pregnant again, and certainly not that quickly. My mother had heart problems at a young age, along with a host of other medical issues. She had to have exploratory surgery a few months after I was born, and the doctors found a mass. That mass turned out to be my brother, completely unplanned and unexpected. Two miracles, after waiting for so long.

She told me these stories all the time, making sure I always knew how very wanted I was. I realize that now.

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    12 Responses to “Very much a wanted child”

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        Eos Mom on June 9th, 2010 9:46 pm

        What an awesome story–very miraculous, both you and your brother!

        My story will be posted soon–isn’t this fun?! Great to be in your group.:-)

        Very funny that you thought your parents were ancient. I had my kids at 30 and 33. Of course that was a different time back then. ;-)
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        Ellie on June 10th, 2010 5:06 am

        A lovely way to honor your parents.

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        Denise on June 10th, 2010 9:00 am

        What a wonderful story to share. 2 miracle babies. Your post is very timely to a conversation my husband and I had this morning about our long adoption wait. Your story made me realize that maybe all hope is not lost. Miracle happen. thanks
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        Melinda on June 10th, 2010 9:03 am

        Sweet stories, Sheri. You look more like a Sheri to me, too. ;0)

        Once again, another similarity between us! My parents were also older. My mom was 36 and my dad was 41, so they were more like 10 years older than all my friends’ parents. They married late, too (for back then.) My mom was 30 and my dad was 36. It bothered my when I was in middle school/high school. Now I realize they were trendsetters! ;0)
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        Sheri Reply:
        June 11th, 2010 at 8:39 am

        Trendsetters, I like that! It bothered me so much, mainly because mine were probably 6-8 years older than most of the other parents, but there was a huge generation gap. My parents were firmly stuck in the 1950’s, lol, and the younger parents were much more children of the ’60’s.

        I survived :)
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        Jennie on June 10th, 2010 12:35 pm

        God just proved how much He loves you and your parents. :) They gave you a bonus – your brother! :)
        Just have faith in Him and everything is possible.
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        Tiffany on June 10th, 2010 1:15 pm

        I was a long, infertility wait child too! Isn’t it wonderful to grow up hearing those stories of longing? It makes me want to make sure my girls know just how wanted and precious they are to me. Thanks for sharing that – it was beautiful.
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        Melissa on June 10th, 2010 3:38 pm

        What a lovely story!! I was on the other end of the parents age thing, my parents were 20 when they had me and I grew up feeling like I had the youngest parents ever! Thanks for sharing!
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        Sela on June 10th, 2010 4:03 pm

        Thanks for sharing your story! Can’t wait to get to “know” you through this series :)
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        Amanda on June 10th, 2010 6:40 pm

        That’s such a neat story.

        I can certainly relate to the part about having the oldest parents of all your classmates. I was the youngest of three. My sisters were 15 and 16 when I was born and my mother was in her 40s.

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        Janna@ Mommy's Piggy Tales on June 11th, 2010 1:32 am

        It never ceases to choke me up when I read about mother’s whose wait was so long but so joyful when a child came into their life. What a miracle your brother was too! Definitely a story worth sharing and recording! Thanks Sheri!
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