A rare thing has happened…I am struggling to find the exact. right. way. to describe today.
I think it’s impossible.
A family welcomed a new little life into the world. That, in itself, is always a miracle.
But this family? Well, I think it’s safe to say that people all over the world held their breath today, waiting for news of this little girl’s safe arrival.
She is the third of three girls, and big sister Maggie was at the hospital to welcome her much-wanted, much-anticipated, much-adored-in-the-belly Baby Katie.
What was to be an induction this morning turned into a c-section as Katie showed everyone that she may be the last, but she’ll make her grand debut on HER terms. A surprise breech meant a last minute change of plan, and though it wasn’t expected, spirits were high as we waited to hear that first, clear, unmistakable newborn cry.
Dad’s scrubs are now marked with the footprints of each of his baby girls:
Once in recovery Baby Katie was admired and snuggled before being introduced to family and friends through the nursery window (most importantly, to big sister Maggie)
Maggie and Daddy headed back to see Katie and Mommy in person
After everyone was safely ensconced in their home away from home (at least for the next few days), the rest of the crew was invited back. Katie was passed around, baby huffing occurred (I am certainly not immune to the allure of a brand new baby, just hours old), and Maggie decided she was ready to hold her new baby sister.
…and then, she fell in love.
Congratulations, my friends. There are just not enough words to describe how full my heart is for you today.
Welcome to this world, Baby Katie. You have found the perfect family.
