He was born last night (two days past his due date) around 9:30 p.m. by Caesarean section, weighing 7.5 lbs. Dh & I dog-sat :) while BIL & SIL (the grandparents) went to the hospital for the delivery. We went to see him ourselves this morning. He is, of course, absolutely gorgeous, and looks just like his daddy & his uncle (our two nephews) did when they were born. I will admit that I started sobbing when the other proud grandmother (Nephew's MIL) came out of the room into the hallway with him and placed him in my arms. He was just so beautiful. :) And of course, there was a lot of pent-up anxiety and emotion, waiting for his arrival.
I'll never be a grandma myself, and yes, that makes me sad sometimes -- but being a great-aunt sure is pretty special too. :)
His hand looks outsized in this photo, particularly in those mitts. :) He does have lovely long fingers & toes. :)
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Oh my word he is gorgeous!! Congratulations Great Aunt!! I am so relieved to hear of his safe arrival!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy everything went well, and I'm sure you and DH breathed a big sigh of relief. I got a little tear in my eye thinking of your relief, and all the other complicated emotions. It's lovely that you will get to be a close great-aunt. It's a role we can play that is extra special, without the "rules" of being a grandparent. Congratulations! And enjoy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! He is beautiful, and, of course, brilliant. You can just tell. :-)
ReplyDeleteOf course he is! ;) (Dh will claim the genetic credit, lol.)
DeleteHuge congratulations!!! He is absolutely lovely and perfect. So glad that he's here and well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's BEAUTIFUL! What a sweet picture. So many layers of feels here.
ReplyDeleteI had a very special relationship with my great aunt! <3 Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was lucky enough to know most of my great-aunts & to be quite close to a couple of them... I feel like I have some big shoes to fill! :)
DeleteThanks, everyone. :) I am totally in love. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Echoing all the above about the greatness of great aunts. This little guy is blessed to have you.
ReplyDeleteaw congratulations on becoming a great-aunt! I'm sure you'll have a special bond. He's a cutie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so happy for you that you can be a great-aunt and enjoy it. You will be awesome at it :-)
ReplyDeleteAww! He's beautiful! And so lucky to have the best great-aunt a kid could have!
ReplyDeleteWow, what wonderful news! Congratulations, dear Loribeth!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on this new and beautiful addition to the human race. I'm sure your connection to him will be a vital part of his growing up.
ReplyDeleteLoving you as you feel all the feels xoxo.