Friday, September 19, 2008

Welcome to Earth!

This beautiful child was born on Wednesday. He is my baby brother's baby. I still can't believe little Jeffy is married with a baby of his own. He will be the best daddy. He loves to play with my kids and has been so excited for his very own little man to arrive. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to spend a lot of time with his new little son. Tristan was sent to the NICU a few hours after birth because of an infection that has made it difficult for him to breathe and eat. He is doing great though and might be able to go home on Sunday. He is definately the biggest little guy in the NICU. He weighed 8lbs 4oz. and has the chubbiest legs I have seen on a newborn. I don't know where Haylee was hiding that great big baby. She was a teeny tiny pregnant mommy.

Watching them in the hospital with their first little boy reminds me how it felt to have our first child. I envy people with their first. Don't get me wrong, the 2nd was wonderful also. But that first little baby being placed in your arms expands your universe. All of a sudden you find all of this extra room in your heart to love someone beyond all your comprehension and expectations. Your whole world changes in an instant. I loved it. I still love it. And am so grateful for who I am now that I have children. While I am raising them, they are making me grow.

2 comments:

3 Men & a Lady said...

It is such a miracle each time a new baby is brought into this world. Congrats on a new beautiful baby to add to the family! I've been meaning to ask you too... what is the name of the song playing on the first year video you made for Tess? I LOVE IT! I am wanting to make a slide with pics of Broox and would love to know what that song is. Also, what program did you use to made the video? You tube? It's awesome, so if you have a chance, let me know!

angie said...

wow! I hadn't heard the news. I hope he is ok now. You always say things in such a great way Jill! I am touched when I read your thoughts- and they are always exactly how I feel too! love to you guys!