I hate it. On days like this it sucks to live half a world away from my family, who rejoices in the birth of my new baby niece Julia. I am overjoyed, but a little sadness is mixed in as well, when I think about how they can all sit together to welcome this new human to the family. I so want to be there.
They had to do a c-section, so my brother was the first person to hold his daughter. My brother who was never going to be a father, who, if you asked him how he liked a baby, he'd say, "Well, it's a baby. It's bald and ugly." He held his daughter and was asked by my mom, what she looks like... and he said, "Beautiful." Of course he did. They all do turn around when it's their own, don't they?
I am still in disbelief, and I have yet to wait a few hours to even get to see a few pictures of this new little bundle of joy.
I can't hold back the tears as I'm writing this post. It's truly a miracle. One more month until I get to see her... and until I get to see a transformed brother. I cannot wait.
Happy birthday, baby Julia.
Congrats on your new niece! I love the name Julia.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations AUNTIE!! I am so happy for you, and yet my heart breaks to know that you can not be there. I love you sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteI moved far from my family right out of college now that I am older (and not as dumb) I miss being close, I miss our children not growing up together, I miss my sisters especially. I NOW understand the value of family.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get her squeeze her long and hard and savor every moment.
Bittersweet, huh? I had such mixed emotions when I found out my sister in Ireland was pregnant. I was happy for her, but more than that I was really upset for me! Selfish, I know. But true. Congratulations to your brother--and to you! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all!! I hope this month goes quickly and the time to visit comes very soon.
ReplyDelete(It is amazing how having a baby changes not only one person, but everyone...everything.)
Congrats on the addition to the family. Feel for you that you can't be there. A month goes by fast, before you know it you'll be holding her.
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Congraqtulations, and I can't imagine how hard it would be to be so far from your family! So I'm hoping you are there now visiting!
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