51 hours of labour with 3 hours of pushing,forceps and tons of stitches later my beautiful child was born. Amidst the drama and fighting and hospital stays Valentine has been my lifeboat. I get lost in her little face and can for that moment in time forget that my life is falling apart, that my family is broken and that i can't move one step without wanting to cry in pain.When she is in my arms i know that i did something right and that there is a bond here that can't be broken. The feeling is indescribable.

7:49 p.m. - 2006-05-02