God gave me the privilege to become a mother to a handsome baby boy at 35 years old, after doctors said I couldn't have kids. His name is Nathaniel Pimentel. I was in labor for three days, but it was all worth it. He was born at 12:21pm weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces, 19 inches long.

In my first year of motherhood I became a single Mom. I have gone through a roller coaster of emotions. I've felt moments of pure joy and moments of isolation. I've felt moments of defeat and glorious moments of victory. But, as the reality of ending our first year together hits, what stands out the most is the precious time I got to spend with my handsome little boy.

Those moments that I will never forget, times that I wouldn't trade for anything. Our time together is precious and left me with so many life changing memories. I know that each year as he gets older he'll become more and more independent, and time with him will be harder to come by. So, even though I know he won't remember the days, the hours and the moments we spent together these past 17 months, there are still many things I hope h'll never forget. Mommy loves you, Nathaniel.