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#ThrowbackThursday #tbt: Thirteen-Oh-One

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Thirteen. My mom became pregnant with me thirteen months after my brother was born. I was thirteen days late, born on the thirteenth of April… at thirteen-oh-one in the afternoon.

Think the number thirteen is bad luck? I beg to differ.

So, here I am, moments after I was born. Fist-pumping my way into the world (solidarity, sister!). And yes, I am quite aware that I was a funny-looking baby. Seriously, you don’t have to be nice! I can take it. Truth is, between the comb-over, ruddy red cheeks and bulging eyes, I often look at this photo and groan inwardly.

But then I realize that every baby is absolutely beautiful, and to my mom – who wished for a girl with all her heart – I’m sure I looked like the tiny little miracle that I was.

(And hey! I grew up to be a total babe. So there’s that.)

This Sunday I celebrate thirty-six years. And even though the forecast is calling for rain, I have no doubt my day will be filled with good luck and great laughter. Happy Birthday to me!

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  1. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    Wow, lots of 13’s! You were a cute baby! Hope you have an Amazing Birthday this weekend!

  2. Anne Taylor

    That is really amazing, your connection to the number 13! AND, you were a beauty of a baby!

  3. Marissa

    Wow, you were a sweet lil baby. Hope you have an awesome birthday celebration on the 13th!

  4. Flora M

    Absolutely adorable !
    Thirteen is actually a lucky number for me too – so I definitely don’t suffer from Triskadekaphobia ;)
    Hope you have a super time at Ste. Anne’s Spa for your birthday on the 13th !!

  5. sarah sar

    Awwww what a cutie! I don’t consider 13 to be a bad luck number at all. Hope you have a fantabulous 36th birthday, Lena!!!

  9. Lynda Cook

    I take it 13 is your lucky number then, that was a lot of 13’s, your baby picture is adorable, love the fist pumping!! Have a great time at St.Anne’s Happy Birthday!!

  13. Darlene Schuller

    wow! You and 13 got something going on, my g/f and 27 have it happening. She had her daughter Jan 27, her son July 27 her b-day is May 27 she was married Jun 27 ….

    You were as beautiful as a baby as you are the lady you grew to become <3 Happy Birthday Lena!! <3

  15. Christy Martin

    Thirteen is not a bad number! I’ve known several Friday the 13th babies and adults! Happy Birthday tomorrow!

  23. Victoria Ess

    Happy Birthday Lena! I hope you’re having a wonderful (relaxing ;) haha) day, and I wish you more of the love, joy, success, and laughter that you totally deserve this year!

  26. Melinda L.

    Happy Belated Birthday! Lucky 13 for you :) My bro has a lot of “22” in his life, so I guess that’s his lucky number :)

  27. Tricha

    I think all babies are cute no matter what they look like. I think you look adorable there. My youngest had the grandpa look going on at birth but is a pretty little munchkin now. Happy birthday once again.

  28. Donnas

    You were a beautiful baby and have grown up to be a beautiful woman. And I’m a mom, and yes, my baby was absolutely beautiful; she’s grown up to be a lovely young lady.
    Happy belated birthday too, (mine was on the 14th of April, but I’ve got a few years on you).

  31. kathy downey

    I have to say we were a lovely baby,honestly all babies are such a blessing and you Mom must have been so proud.Have you noticed through the years that you have a connection to 13 ?