As you can see, I was a tiny baby forty-seven years ago. These images were taken 21 days after my birth, when my weight was back up to a healthy level. When I was nineteen my mother told me the story of my birth, and the events that followed. The day I was circumcised I apparently didn’t eat much, being somewhat cranky about the procedure. Each day thereafter I wasn’t strong enough to eat enough, and I steadily lost weight. From a birth-weight of roughly 6 pounds I dropped to 5 pounds. My mother realizing something was wrong called the doctor on a Friday afternoon.
He was able to give her the last appointment of the day, and immediately had her start feeding me with an eye dropper every 2 hours. Neither she, nor I, got much sleep, but I did start gaining weight. By May 28th, when these pictures were taken, I was back up to 6 pounds 8 ounces.
Happy 47th Birthday, my Love!
May this year bring you happiness, wealth, good health, and a wonderful trip to Europe in September!
I love you, much-ly and lots, with all my heart.
Sibylle,
Lover, Best Friend, Companion, Fiancée
P.S.: I still wish I could hold that tiny baby with the skinny arms and legs, hold him, keep him warm, and comfort him. Had to wait 45 years …
Happy Birthday! Are you still as cute today?
Happy Happy Birthday, my dear brother-in-something :o)
I am ever so grateful for eyedroppers and dedicated mothers and good doctors and God’s hands which held you between Mom and Sibylle… may this day be as special for you as you are to those whose lives you touch.
Hugs and love,
Vera >^..^<
Happy Birthday! I don’t know you, but saw it was your B-day on another site! So hope you have a great one!
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Happy Birthday Mark, from another Northwoods Gal like your sister-in-law Vera…Wisconsin though, I am not crazy enough to live in Minnesota…yet.
Wishing you the best year!
Margie
Happy Birthday from a friend of a friend of a friend…;)
Thank you all for kind wishes. Having so many comments is a wonderful birthday present from my Lover, Companion, Partner, Best Friend, and Fiancée, Sibylle.