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My Son’s Birthday

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LILI FLORIDA

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I remember when I was pregnant. During pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I needed to manage my blood sugar, so I ate only vegetables every day.

After giving birth, I was physically and mentally exhausted. I couldn’t eat anything. While I rested, my husband took care of the newborn. Little by little, I recovered and started eating food.

Time flies. He is now 8 years old.

Happy Birthday to him.

And my birthday is coming soon. I am happy and sad. Lately, I have been experiencing perimenopausal symptoms. Since my late 30s, I have had insomnia and hot flashes. I don’t want to accept that I am getting older.

 

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23 responses to “My Son’s Birthday”

  1. aparnachillycupcakes Avatar
    aparnachillycupcakes

    Awww… First of all Lili congratulations 🎉
    And plz be more excited as you did well these past years… Though I can only tell by reading your blogs!!
    I have been having such symptoms… Just take it easy and don’t give in to the mood swings.. Just sharing my experience 🤗
    Hope this helps my friend ♥️

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      Thank you🥰😊

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      1. graceovereverything111 Avatar
        graceovereverything111

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  2. Michael Williams Avatar
    Michael Williams

    Happy Birthday to your son, Lili-san! 🙂 Mike

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      Thank you. My goal is to stay healthy 😅

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  3. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    Your reflection is deeply honest and tender—it flows between joy, struggle, and the passage of time with such warmth. 🌸

    I love how you honor both the challenges and the milestones: managing gestational diabetes, the exhaustion after childbirth, and the slow, steady recovery, all while celebrating your son’s growth. There’s a quiet courage in sharing the physical and emotional realities of life—parenthood, aging, and the changes that come with it. The mixture of happiness and melancholy around your own birthday makes your words feel real and relatable, reminding readers that life’s beauty often comes with complexity.

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      My son’s birth was the hardest. I had only been eating vegetables (no carbs and sweets) for a few months. When he was born, the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. After giving birth, my body rejected food.

      I’m happy to celebrate his birthday 🎉🤗

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      1. vermavkv Avatar
        vermavkv

        That sounds like such an intense and emotional journey—you went through so much strength and courage to bring him into the world. It must make celebrating his birthday feel even more meaningful, knowing all that you both overcame from the very beginning. 💛

        I’m so glad you can now look back on that difficult moment and celebrate the beautiful life that followed. Wishing your son a wonderful birthday filled with joy, laughter, and love—and wishing you pride and happiness as you remember just how strong you truly are. 🎉🤗

  4. masonQ Avatar
    masonQ

    Happy Birthday♥️ I believe YOU will be healthy and happy.

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      Thank you. Oh, I don’t know if I told you that I wrote my reflection (blog) based on your article. Sorry for the Japanese 🙏 → https://liliflorida.com/2026/01/10/life-after-retirement-japan/

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      1. masonQ Avatar
        masonQ

        Thank You.

  5. P. J. Gudka Avatar
    P. J. Gudka

    Very happy birthday to your son 🎂

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      Thank you!😊

      Reply
  6. graceovereverything111 Avatar
    graceovereverything111

    Happy birthday son lots of year ahead

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      Thank you. And I am 24 years old forever! HaHa😄

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  7. pedmar10 Avatar
    pedmar10

    Happy bday to your son. Feliz cumple.

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      Gracias!🙂

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      1. Grace Over Disgrace Avatar
        Grace Over Disgrace

        That’s good so you speak espanol and also I can try a bit

      2. Grace Over Disgrace Avatar
        Grace Over Disgrace

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  8. Vidisha Mitra Avatar
    Vidisha Mitra

    Warmest birthday wishes for your son, Lily. I’m sure the day was filled with loads of joy and good foods 😄

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      Thank you 🥰

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  9. Grace Over Disgrace Avatar
    Grace Over Disgrace

    You’re welcome angel, I’ll love you to promote my link 💗 please show me some love with that…

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    1. LILI FLORIDA Avatar
      LILI FLORIDA

      I am following 🙂

      Reply

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