My Birth~Day Tale: or How I was Almost Born in a Taxi in Mexico City
On the morning of each of my birthdays I receive a phone call from my beloved mother and hear, “(Insert age here) years ago, I gave birth to you….” I Love these calls and so treasure the story as well. As it is my birthday in a few days, I thought I would share the Tale with you here today…
Thirty something years ago, on a warm Summer evening in Mexico City, my mother, her boyfriend Marco Antonio, and her dear Australian friend Anna decided to take a break from baby preparations to have a last bit of fun before my expected arrival, which was not for two more weeks. As their friend, the talented Javier Batiz was performing, it was the perfect opportunity to get dressed up and enjoy! I’ve seen the dress my mother was wearing and (giggle) it was a beautiful, white, see-through, flowy, chiffon number! LOL, mom!!!
Once at the club, they danced! However, it was not long before mom started having “gas pains”. She would go into the bathroom, only to come out confused by gas pains, which would not subside. She continued to dance, but still the pains continued as well. Eventually, these pains arrived five minutes apart (mom says I was asking, “Hey! What’s going on out there?” hehe Probably true!). At this point, they decided not to take her to the hospital, but back to the house in which they were all residing.
At the house, mom decided to relax in a warm bath. Marco Antonio went to get the “Mamacita de la Casa” who took one look at mom and said, “Get this woman to a hospital!!!” He went out and somehow managed to get not one, but two cabs (quite the accomplishment at 4am). Quite unfortunately, neither driver knew how to get to the ABC (American British Cowdray) Hospital, so they periodically stopped, asking people for directions, while I got closer and closer to crashing the party! All the while, mom was peacefully doing Lamaze in the backseat.
Upon arrival of the hospital, the alarmed cab driver carried mom into an awaiting staff, who quickly prepped her, and took her directly to the delivery room. Mom had planned on a “natural birth” and she got her wish. While it is most common to drug women giving birth in Mexico, quite fortunately they could not drug Mom as she had been out (partying), they didn’t know if she’d had anything to drink that might interact with the drugs (she hadn’t) and they didn’t want to take a chance. Thirty minutes and three pushes after she arrived, I “swam out”! My life began in Mexico City! Mom always says that I was “like a little Buddha, taking in the World and surroundings”. YAY, World! Thirty some-odd (or even) years later, I am still taking in the World and Loving life! Thank you for sharing my journey with me, beloved ones!
16 Comments
Josh Maxwell
July 25, 2008A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. I read that one a few more. Really enjoy your blog. Thanks
Antonia
July 26, 2008Thank you so much for your visit and comment, Josh!
And, thank you to your friend as well! Much appreciated!
Many Blessings
Antonia
Lisa
July 26, 2008Love this story Somehow I just Knew your mom was a hippy girl..:))
Antonia
July 26, 2008LOL, Lisa!!! She certainly was that!
Thank you for your visit and comment!
Love and Blessings
Antonia
Pedro Rosario
July 26, 2008Wonderful story my friend. So, is that the way roses smiled at you for the first time?
Antonia
July 26, 2008LOL Thank you, Pedro!!! *gmao*
You are so sweet, my friend!
Love and Blessings
Antonia
peemer
July 26, 2008Great story, and I LOVE the pick of mom on the bike…. she‘s so “safe” about everything now, it‘s hard to believe that this is the same woman who would pose for that pick “only” 30 some odd years ago. I love the perspective of it all. And you look now, so much like mom did then…. it‘s all just one, big, adorable story.
Happy pre-birthday!!!!
I love you,
fgm
Antonia
July 26, 2008Thank you, FGM! It’s a lovely story, right? And, I LOVE the pic too!
LOL! I think allowing me to post her pregnancy pic on the www
is far from “safe”! Mom’s a brave one, and I’m a Proud daughter!
And, yes, I do look a lot like she did then! Lucky me again!
Big Cali *hugs*
Love you,
Antonia
Veronica Fall
July 26, 2008Happy Birthday, Antonia! What a wonderful story! I also had the chance today to catch up on your blogging and it seems that your are re-birthing a lot. This year ahead will be filled with new discovery and joy – I can tell you are on that path. I hope to visit with you when you are next up here in the Bay Area.
Much love and blessings,
Veronica
Antonia
July 26, 2008Thank you so much, Veronica!
Awww! I so appreciate that! I do so look forward to the year ahead!
It’s very exciting! And, I would LOVE to see you when I’m up there!!!
Love and Blessings,
Antonia
Artistgirl
July 29, 2008Love your blog. Thanks for sharing your story it’s very special.
Artistgirl
Antonia
July 29, 2008Thank you so much, Artistgirl!
Blessings
Antonia
Lucia Jones
July 30, 2010Beautiful story! Biker Mom is gorgeous!!
Happy birthday Antonia!
Antonia
July 30, 2010Thanks, Lucia! Much appreciated! Gorgeous she is!
Love and Blessings,
Antonia
Erin
August 10, 2010I love this! Gotta love your mama.
Antonia
August 10, 2010Thanks, Erin! Yes, gotta Love her!
xoxo
~Antonia