Yesterday my sister delivered her baby!! His name is Kevin Chase Becker, after my dad. He weighed a whopping 9 lbs 6 oz and he is so stinkin cute! He is chubby and has a huge dimple on his left cheek. It was kind of a surprise delivery since her scheduled due date wasn't until the 17th. Can you imagine how huge he would have been?!! Oh man! Good thing he came out now! He is so cute and both mom and baby are doing well. It's so fun to hold him.
This is a little bit more on the personal side, but I guess that's what this is. When they wheeled Beckee in from having a C-section, little Chase was all bundled up and grunting. It was so cute, but I couldn't help from feeling a lot of emotions. I was sitting next to my sister Jaymie and couldn't help but want to start crying. I was holding back tears as thoughts raced through my head. I was so excited for Beckee but my heart ached for Jaymie. I wasn't in the room the day Jaymie delivered, but I know that it should have been a wonderful experience, but it wasn't. It was really hard. It was awful, but I know that little James' spirit was there holding Chase's hand through it all. (AHHH I'm bawling as I write this!) I want that day so bad for Jaymie. I want it to be happy and exciting and wonderful. She can put on a good front, almost too good sometimes. She was trying so hard to be happy for Beckee and I'm pretty sure she was, but I couldn't help but wonder what her thoughts were. I couldn't help but imagine how hard it is to hold a brand new baby. Jaymie, I love you and can't wait for the day that you can hold your little one too.
Lately it seems that there are a lot of miscarriages, well more still born babies. What is going on? I have a different perspective on that now. It has a whole new meaning. There is so much heartache and sorrow. I heard of another one, a friend of a friend, and I wanted to start bawling then too! The heartache she is just starting out on. This has got to be one of the worst trials. Those that have lost babies, my heart aches for you. Those that have had children, my heart rejoices. I know what it is like to miscarry, I know what it is like to give birth, I don't know what it is like to give birth to a still born, but how precious life is and truly a miracle.
I am so grateful for the knowledge that we have been given about the plan of salvation. I am so grateful that I believe in a life after this so we can hold the ones that we have lost. (This is supposed to be a happy post! It is, I am so excited for Beckee, you have no idea. There are just a lot of mixed emotions running. Maybe it is because Chase is the first one after James.) I am grateful for my cute family, Jake and Avery. What a blessing they are! I am grateful for my siblings and my parents and nieces and nephews. My cup is truly full.
May 8 2010
On to something a little different. Today is our 6th wedding anniversary!! I can't believe how fast time flies! Last weekend Jake and I went up to Midway to stay at the Johnson Mill bed and breakfast and it was sooo fun! You kind of forget what it is like with just the two of you! It was nice to get away for a couple of days. I love Jake more than anything. He truly is my knight in shining armor. I couldn't ask for better. He does have to clean up after me sometimes...okay maybe more than sometimes, but he just does it without complaining. He also is a very good dad to Avery. He is always making sure she is taken care of. Usually on Sunday mornings he has her diaper bag and breakfast ready to go. I was kind of taken by that and didn't expect him to do it all, but he doesn't even have to be asked, he just does it. He just DOES a lot of things. He and Avery went out shopping for me for Mother's day and bought me a purse! He was so excited to Avery and just do a daddy daughter thing! I love that!! He also brought me a plant home as well. What a cute guy! I just love him! I hope he knows how much I love him!! Happy Anniversary sweets!!! To many many more wonderful years ahead!! Can't wait!! I love you!
2 comments:
I have been waiting and waiting for a new post! I am excited that your sister had her baby. Her little boy is adorable! My heart also goes out to those mothers who have lost children, myself personally haven't experienced losing a child but have been close. You learn pretty quick to relish and enjoy every moment with your children because you just never know what will happen in the future. My heart goes out to you Annalee for experiencing a miscarriage. Words cannot express my sympathies.
On a lighter note, Happy Anniversary! Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time away!! Happy Mothers Day m' dear!
(I guess I seriously need to call you because my comment is a not a comment but a huge epistle geez! :) )
Beckee's baby is adorable! I can't believe he was over 9 lbs! I guess I should be grateful to the Ericson gene pool for smaller babies. I'm glad to hear that you had a wonderful anniversary. Hope everything is going well. I'll probably see you on Wed at the coupon conference!
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