It is often said "be careful what you wish for, for it might come true." Jessica lamented to me about a week before her scheduled c-section that she had made her peace with having to have the procedure, but was a little bummed that she wouldn't get the whole "I'm in labor! Let's get to the hospital!" experience. Well, ask and ye shall receive. My parents and I were all set to arrive Thursday, May 24th and have a nice dinner out with Gavin and Jess before the procedure the Friday morning. Instead we got a 5am wake up call from her Thursday morning telling us that her water had broke at 4:30am and they were on their way to the hospital for an emergency c-section.
Everything turned out perfectly, and I got to meet my newest nephew Thursday afternoon. Erik Paul Birmingham arrived at 9:46 am on May 24, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz, measuring 19 inches long. He had fantastic Apgar scores and was an angelic newborn dozing peacefully away in my sister's arms. I have to say that this was my favorite meet and greet of all the nieces/nephews I have (5 on Patrick's side!). Of course I love all 5 of them, but meeting my sister's baby was just different. Erik feels more like a piece of me than any of the previous 5 did. Meeting Erik and placing tender kisses on his wee baby head that first day will always have a special place in my heart.
Enjoy my photos of his first few days!
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| PS--I knit this hat. |
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| At just a few hours old he only had eyes for Jess. |
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| My proud brother-in-law had never held a baby until we made him hold 5 lb Laney in the hospital, and look at him now. He seems like a seasoned pro! |
Being with Jessica and Gavin as they met their beautiful son was so incredible! How wonderful that hospitals have finally realized its ok to let the family in, that bonding as a family is important for all! As a mother, it filled my heart to the brim to see the smiles and joy on the faces of all my children as we took turns snuggling with baby Erik! Thank you Jessica and Gavin for such a wonderful present! Xoxox
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