New baby in the family
Feb 09
Beth is here! Beth is born. Today my sister-in-law, Hollie, had her second baby, Beth. Eric and I went to the hospital to see them and Greg, her husband and Miles, baby number one. It was such a special thing to finally see this baby that Hollie had been carrying. Beth is beautiful. She looks a lot like Hollie with the dark hair. I thought it pretty funny how different Beth looks as a newborn compared to when Miles was born. Miles had no hair and weighted over 10 lbs. Elizabeth has tons of dark hair and was just over 7 pounds. How different can you get.
I was so happy for Greg and Hollie and their little family with the new addition. There were a TON of people in the room visiting Hollie and the new addition. I didn’t know you could fit that many people in one hospital room but we did. There were cameras with flashes going off, video recording and lots of “ohhh” and “ahhhh” all around. It was such a special time and a special moment. It wasn’t long after we’d gotten there that we were given the opportunity to hold the little bundle of joy and happiness. Eric did such a good job holding her. I knew he was nervous but he did great! I got to hold Beth a couple of times. I was so amazed at how beautiful she was and how tiny she was. The whole experience was a little bittersweet. I love babies and I’m so happy for Hollie and Greg and I’m glad they’re close so I can get my baby fix but at the same time it was hard to see everyone cooing over Hollie and the baby and know that it’s highly unlikely that Eric and I will have a child of our own creation. Ordinarily I don’t think I’d ben having these mixed emotions so much it just happens that earlier this week I went to the OB and got not so great news and Hollie’s just had a baby. What’s the best about the situation is that Hollie and Greg know I love Miles and I love new little Beth but they understand the struggle for me which means a lot. I’m so thankful and blessed to be in the family I am.
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