The phone rang at 6am yesterday morning. Which is always unexpected and immediately followed by a rude awakening, rapidly increased heartbeat, and often a stubbed toe. But I ran to answer it nonetheless.
It was my Mom, calling to tell me my Brother had just called her. My only Brother. Actually, my only sibling. Whose wife was expecting their first baby. A baby that was scheduled to make it’s very anticipated and very long awaited debut on March 25th (give or take). A baby that would be my very first ever niece or nephew.
Well that’s a bit of a lie. I inherited 3 nephews and 1 niece when I married Willie. And as much as I love those kids (now ages 14 – 21), I never had the pleasure of being around when they were born. So this expected baby would be my very first, blood-related and newborn niece or nephew.
The phone call was to say that said Baby was not playing by the rules, and had decided to make it’s worldly entrance a month sooner than expected.
Which on my end of things, resulted in a very fast shower, a “won’t be in today” call to the boss, instructions to Willie to get the kids off to school, the longest 2 hour car ride EVER, lots of hugs, only a few tears and much happiness.
May I present my brand new niece, Emily Grace . . .
1 month premature
4 lbs 11 oz
Perfect. Healthy. Beautiful. Loved.
Congratulations B & L!
I haven’t stopped thinking about her since I left the hospital. I’m clearly very in love already.
The Only Girl finally has some company and there’s a lot of pink girlie stuff to be purchased. Do you think she’s too young for her very own feather boa?
23 Responses to “And Suddenly I’m Not So Alone”
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February 24th, 2010 at 8:12 am
I can’t stop looking at her. She is so tiny and beautiful. And a GIRL!!!
February 24th, 2010 at 8:40 am
O M G what a beauty!!!!!!! Being that I’m pre-monopausal(and will be for a few more years) I am openly weeping right now!!!!! Congrats from me too B and L. And no, you’re never too young for your very own feather boa!!!!!
February 24th, 2010 at 8:51 am
She is so perfect! Congratulations to everyone! You know what she really needs? A BLOG. Right after you get her a modeling agent, because, man, is she gorgeous.
So happy for you.
Cher
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:43 am
A Blog! You’re so right. I bet no one else thinks to get her one of those!
February 24th, 2010 at 9:03 am
A great weight for being a month early! Congratulations on your new niece! Buying pink is the most fun in the world and one is never to young for a boa.
Cher
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February 24th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Yes, I totally agree. Boas for everyone!
February 24th, 2010 at 9:10 am
She is so precious!
Thanks for stopping by my blog on my SITS day!
February 24th, 2010 at 9:37 am
You are never too young for a feather boa. Congratulations on your niece!
February 24th, 2010 at 9:45 am
She’s gorgeous. Beautiful. Perfectly lovely with the most wonderful name – as you well know
Congratulations…..and bring on the “pink”!!!!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Oh, she’s gorgeous! Both of my boys came early like that and were teeny. But looking at that picture, I’m like “Whoa, she’s TINY!” Hard to believe I had 2 that size…
Hey, I have to apologize…I thought I was following your blog…turns out I have to subscribe to a feed…and I didn’t know how…and I’m an idiot. Please forgive me. I’m subscribed now. You would think after blogging for the better part of a year that I would know this crap.
You and me are twins. ‘Cept you’re the cuter one, obv. But I have only boys AND a niece. Just one. But finally, another girl.
Cher
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February 24th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Apology accepted. Glad you have you join the party!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Awwww! She looks amazing! A pink boa would complete her outfit;)
I have 5 neices! They are so much fun!!!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:54 am
ahhh this almost made ME cry (which is impossible but I’m PMSing so go with it and be honored) because I have 2 precious nieces and 3 precious nephews and I love them soooo much! She’s adorable and that name is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! I say totes give her a boa…and enjoy spoiling her! It’s so much fun!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I had a comment on one of my posts yesterday (yes, I posted two — go figure) that was from Cole Emmett. I didn’t recognize the name or blog so I scooted over to his place to check it out. Oh.My.Gravy. It was a blog written from the perspective of a baby…too precious! Stopping by from SITS.
PS: No diva is ever too young for a boa!
February 24th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Awwwwwwww! She’s so tiny – and absolutely beautiful!
MUCHO congratulations!!
February 24th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
So precious. Congrats!!!
February 24th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Awww! She’s so tiny and precious! I can’t wait to see this picture photoshopped in next to you and Hagaga watching the Olympics.
Congrats Auntie!
February 24th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
What a sweet and happy ending!! She is gorgeous and I think a pink feather boa would be very appropiate:)
Leslie
February 25th, 2010 at 2:19 am
I think they’re never too young for a feather boa.
Congrats on the female companionship.
I’m sure plenty of people are glad to hear it like.. oh I don’t know.. your mum for one!
Cher
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February 25th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
You have NO idea how glad she was to hear it . . .
February 25th, 2010 at 9:58 am
WOO! Congrats!
February 25th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
AWWWWW! congrats on your new family member! she is precious! my besties baby came about 6 weeks early and he is now ahead of schedule for his age! i am convinced the ones that come out early are the super smart ones!
February 25th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Beautiful girl! Congratulations!!!