Cast of Characters: Introducing Bambi

My youngest daughter has been the hardest to "name" here, there aren't any particular goddesses or characters that she's attached to and despite my nagging she hasn't been able to come up with anything. So I'm going to use what I'd originally decided upon, the nickname she was given when she was just days old: Bambi.

When Bambi was born she developed a very bad case of jaundice and had to be kept in the hospital for a week, spending hours under the UV lights, doctors threatening a blood transfusion if her bilirubin count didn't go down quickly. We were terrified, of course. I had a c-section and went home after a few days but we went back & forth every couple of hours to see her, and while I was home I was expressing breast milk for the nurses to give her at night. With 6-year old Kali and 17-month old Lily at home, and me recovering from major surgery, it was stressful to say the least. Thank the Goddess, Bambi didn't need a blood transfusion and we were finally able to take her home 6 days after she was born, on Father's Day. We brought her in the house and I kneeled down so that Lily could see her...at that point Lily took one look, petted her head and with the biggest smile on her face she said, "Hello, Bambi." Now, we have no idea why she called her this but it was just the sweetest moment, I've never forgotten it and have affectionately thought of her as Bambi ever since.

Bambi has always been calm and peaceful, the most gentle and sweet child ever. She is often quiet but make no mistake, there is tons going on in her head! She's a Gemini which makes her a bit unpredictable, you never know when the "other twin" is going to show her face! When she was a baby she had the amazing ability to calm me..I would just cuddle her into my arms and I would immediately relax with her little body curled up next to me. Honestly, a hug from her still has this affect. Incredibly smart, a talented artist, wonderful friend, the best daughter anyone could ask for, this is my youngest child.

She is an amazing soul, I've never met anyone else like her in my life. I am just incredibly blessed to have her, my sweet litle Bambi..my baby.. my little dear.