The Miracle of Life.... I just had to share...

taleena
taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Went to bed at 10 o'clock last night...still exhausted from Christmas Day hosting. My son woke me up at 11:30... my little sister (who is around the same age as my oldest two children) was on her way to the hospital, her water broke... I called my brother in law and he told me she was asking for me... so I threw on some sweats and was out the door...

Daddy slept mostly through the night in the converted "daddy chair/bed" as I coached my little sister through labor... at 8:30 this morning I woke him up and with him on one side of her, and I on the other... we helped her focus as little (5 lbs. 9 oz / 18" long) Abigale Rose entered into the world....

Now, I'm here at work (shhhhh... don't know if you can tell, but I'm whispering)... tooth picks keeping my eyes open, as I sit in awe of the miracle of life...

Hugs,
~T
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  • cookie97
    cookie97 Member Posts: 200
    #2
    How beautiful
    And you said it so well. Congratulations to your sister and family.
    Happy New Year.
    Peace and Love,
    Edie
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #3
    Yes, the Miracle of Life!!
    Yes, the Miracle of Life!! Congratulations Auntie T!! I'm also trying to speak softly although this is cause for shouting from the rooftops. Thanks for sharing and hopefully you can get some sleep tonight.
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #4
    Oh, 'Auntie T'
    What a lovely story to tell Abigale every year on her birthday.

    Sue
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #5
    Taleena,
    How wonderful that
    Taleena,
    How wonderful that you were there with her. A new life, how precious. Abigail Rose will always have a special place in your heart and that is so lovely. Get some sleep when you can and post pictures of this bundle of joy.
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #6
    Thank you for sharing your
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us. Welcome to the world Abigale!

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #7
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Thank you for sharing your
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us. Welcome to the world Abigale!

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Thank you
    Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. The miracle of new life!! God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #8
    That was a beautiful share
    That was a beautiful share T. Thank you for sharing this awesome life event. Congratulations to you All!
    BL
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #9
    It doesn't get any better than that!
    Congrats Auntie :)


    Blessings and hugs,

    Sylvia
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #10
    The miracle of a new life
    is truly a wonderful thing. Congratulations an having a new niece.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #11
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Thank you for sharing your
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us. Welcome to the world Abigale!

    Hugs,

    Linda

    My lips are sealed! lol
    Congratulations on the new little niece!


    Sue :)
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #12
    Congratulations! Auntie T!
    Congratulations! Auntie T! Your sister has a new tax deduction for this year! What a way to ring in the new year!
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #13
    Marcia527 said:

    Congratulations! Auntie T!
    Congratulations! Auntie T! Your sister has a new tax deduction for this year! What a way to ring in the new year!

    Wonderful story
    and so perfect for this time of year, Taleena. Thank you for sharing this.

    My little sister is also the age of my oldest (how the heck did this happen? I was an only child!). I was present for the birth of her two children and it is an amazing experience. Also an experience we wonder how we survived and why we willingly did it more than once (or at least I did)! Anyway, because of the age difference between my sister and me, her children call me Auntie Grandma. I love it. I also count them as grandchildren, as my sister spent a lot of time with us growing up and was like our fifth child. She never felt like a sister, more like a daughter without the responsibility.

    Enjoy your new neice.

    Suzanne
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #14
    What a lovely story
    What a lovely story beautifully told. Congratulations to all! xoxoxo Lynn
  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
    #15
    lynn1950 said:

    What a lovely story
    What a lovely story beautifully told. Congratulations to all! xoxoxo Lynn

    Congratulations!
    What an amazing end to 2010 and a great way to begin 2011! Congratulations! HUGS!!! Cathy
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #16
    lynn1950 said:

    What a lovely story
    What a lovely story beautifully told. Congratulations to all! xoxoxo Lynn

    Congrats T, What a great way
    Congrats T, What a great way to start the New Year. Enjoy.
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #17
    Glad it was you....
    ....that could be there for her! You probably made her feel safe and loved. Congrats on the 'Aunt' status and what a great Aunt you will be!!
    Hugs....♥Pammy
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #18
    Thank you friends for the
    Thank you friends for the well wishes... I must say now that I have gotten some sleep and removed the fog from my eyes, I am still just in awe... we all have seen so much through our journey, we have lost some friend / sisters in pink... as we all continue to fight our battles, it is a wonderful reminded just what a miracle life is... and I was and am so honored to have been asked to stay at her side!!... I am happy to report that Mommy and little Abby are doing great and I will be taking them home to their house tomorrow.. (daddy has to work)... I will post some pictures on my expression page soon!

    Until then... hugs,

    ~T
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #19
    taleena said:

    Thank you friends for the
    Thank you friends for the well wishes... I must say now that I have gotten some sleep and removed the fog from my eyes, I am still just in awe... we all have seen so much through our journey, we have lost some friend / sisters in pink... as we all continue to fight our battles, it is a wonderful reminded just what a miracle life is... and I was and am so honored to have been asked to stay at her side!!... I am happy to report that Mommy and little Abby are doing great and I will be taking them home to their house tomorrow.. (daddy has to work)... I will post some pictures on my expression page soon!

    Until then... hugs,

    ~T

    Yes, congrats Aunt Taleena!
    Yes, congrats Aunt Taleena! It was truly an honor to be by your sister's side at the arrival of little Miss Abby. Will look for the pics.


    Hugs, Debby
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #20
    taleena said:

    Thank you friends for the
    Thank you friends for the well wishes... I must say now that I have gotten some sleep and removed the fog from my eyes, I am still just in awe... we all have seen so much through our journey, we have lost some friend / sisters in pink... as we all continue to fight our battles, it is a wonderful reminded just what a miracle life is... and I was and am so honored to have been asked to stay at her side!!... I am happy to report that Mommy and little Abby are doing great and I will be taking them home to their house tomorrow.. (daddy has to work)... I will post some pictures on my expression page soon!

    Until then... hugs,

    ~T

    I'm suffering jet lag, but had to chime in...
    A new little life IS reaffirming, isn't it?

    There was a wee babe in the cabin on the plane with us...my first thought, when she was fussy, was 'Boy! Is THIS going to be a long flight!'...but mom and dad were so loving and comforting, we hardly heard her the whole 10 1/2 hours!!!

    Hugs to you, Tante!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #21
    Thank you for sharing the
    Thank you for sharing the miracle of life with all of us and best wishes to you, Abigale, anmd her proud mom and dad.

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