On Tuesday, November 12, 2013, I witnessed a miracle. That’s right! 11/12/13 – now the birthday of my first granddaughter, Teagan Noelle Tashinian – TNT! And she is most definitely a little firecracker!
I was there from almost the very start to the very finish of this amazing birth, and I am so grateful that I could watch this beautiful baby girl make her entrance into this crazy world of ours. This is not my only grandchild; I have a 13-year-old step grandson and a six-year-old grandson. I was there from the very start to the almost finish of my grandson, and would have been there through the very end, had it not been for an emergency C-section. But I was there for him and my youngest daughter as well, and am very grateful for that.
Teagan is the new daughter of my eldest daughter who experienced fertility issues just as I. She experienced the creation of two other babies only to have them leave early in the pregnancies. She and her husband (who I love very much) have waited for three years for Teagan. I and my husband waited for six years and experienced a couple of miscarriages which were very early in the terms. So, I have been down this agonizing road with her and given her what bit of wisdom I could. It is difficult for anyone to understand how painful it is when a woman wants a child so much and is not able to do what women were created to do. So, I am glad that I was there for that for her.
This pregnancy has been one of those in which we all held our breath not sure if it would “take.” But Teagan was determined, and here she is. Watching that little life emerge from my eldest daughter with my youngest daughter, her sister, coaching her and being her rock, and my son-in-law being the vigilant protector was one of the most gratifying and humbling experiences I have had. The three of us are and have been close, and to continue as Teagan made her appearance only solidified our bond as mother – daughters – and now granddaughter. That is something that, as women, is stronger than steel. Nothing can break it.
So, I thank Goddess in her wisdom for Her part in this because Teagan’s birthday, 11/12/13, is an auspicious date. Her birth time of 12:25 is equally important. She is a Scorpio and a needed balance to the womanhood of our family. We now have two fire signs and two water signs. Teagan is inheriting a long standing tradition from my side of the family just as her male cousin inherited. I gladly take on the role of Elderwoman in training these two amazing souls in the ways of my ancestors. My grandson has shown signs since his birth as is Teagan. But that’s for another blog.
Welcome to our family, Teagan!
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