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Tell us how your baby arrived and win a relaxing reward from Luxe Derma Spa and Beauty Lounge!
Every year on my daughter’s birthday, I pause at 4:34 p.m. and allow myself time to remember the moment she officially made me a mother. I never expected it would be by C-section, but that’s where I ended up. I felt my lower body moving and I held my breath, waiting for the doctor to say the baby was out and fine. When I heard her cry, a single tear ran down my face and I asked, “Is it a boy or a girl?” When the doctor said I had a little girl, I asked another question: “What color is her hair?” He replied: “Wet.” I laughed and cried at the same time, warm tears streaming down my face and into my ears. Then my husband had her in his arms, and then I did. I kissed her tiny cheek and felt euphoric. This was a beginning. I was somebody’s mama.
Whether it was in a hospital delivery room, a swimming pool in your living room (Hi, Kassie!), or at an orphanage in China, we want to hear your unique story about how that sweet baby came into your life.
The deadline for entries is Monday, May 5, and winners will be announced the Friday before Mother’s Day weekend. Send your essays to MotherLode at 2818 Green
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The final four has been selected: Jason, David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha. That means sweet, blonde, goofy yet lovable Brooke White is going home to her husband and to pay a visit to the cute twin babies she nannied before achieving American Idol stardom. When Ryan gave her the bad news, we all knew the floodgate of tears would open. Brooke went into what Oprah calls “the ugly cry.” But hey, she’s the kind of girl who doesn’t hold back. What you see is what you get.
I’m betting that what Brooke gets is a recording contract. I think she could take her place in the ranks of other singer/songwriters who have made it big like Alicia Keys. So tell me, mamas. Who are you rooting for to take the title? Comment below!

