Tuesday, December 8, 2009

I'm an Auntie

YAY!! Little Allie Nelson was born Saturday at 11:57 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs 10 ounces and was a good 19 inches long. I woke up on Saturday around 9:15 a.m. Trying to wrestle my body that wanted to stay wrapped up in my warm blankets until at least 10, but I knew that I needed to get ready to go to the Festival of Trees to meet a friend. Around 9:30 a.m. I searched for my phone that I accidentally left in the kitchen. I picked it up heading out the door and noticed that I had 10 missed calls. I immediately began to worry seeing everyone from my dad, mom, Jordan (brother-in-law) to my grandpa listed on my 'missed calls' profile.

See, Allie was not expected to be born until December 24th, so I listened to the first voicemail from my mom who said "Jamie went into labor, so I am coming tomorrow at 9:15, you need to pick me up." I looked at the clock that said 9:35 a.m. CRAP. I called mom. Sure enough, mom had found another ride to the hospital. WHOOPS.

I then proceeded to listen to the rest of the messages all of which let me know Jamie was headed to the hospital...I even got a message from Jamie, which made me burst into tears. Jamie was going to be a mom!! I was so excited.

I walked into the hospital room with no expectations. There was Jamie so peaceful...apparently that look of peace only happens when you are drugged ;) I immediately went to her bedside to kiss her head and hold her hand to tell her that she was superwoman and I couldn't believe this day was already here. But the moment overcame me and I just started crying instead a little frozen at the scene. Then, I saw my brother-in-law holding little Allie. My heart gave out. There she was. And there was my mom. I looked around in awe at this little family, all beaming. It's as if they all knew that this little person would change their lives forever...and in a good way. And guess what, I get to be a part of it too!

The rest of the day was spent pondering this amazing time in the lives of my sister, Jordan and little Allie. I am so excited for my family and can't wait to watch her grow up...but not too fast because she really is the cutest baby I have ever seen!! I have yet to discuss with the parents if I can post pics of their baby on this public forum...so, until then, you can see this little amazing person on my facebook.

YAY!!!

7 comments:

Nikki said...

Congrats Linds! That is one lucky little girl! She has the funnest Aunt ever! :)

Nikki said...

P.S this is Nikki Saline...I'm too lazy to log into my other profile.

Jana and Brett said...

Yay! My goodness how exciting! So is the shower still happening? What's the plan? How long does Jaime have to stay in the hospital?

caryn said...

Congrats Lindsey :) She is way too cute. You will be such a rad auntie.

Lish Fish said...

Yay for Jamie! And double Yay for you!! That is so exciting! I cant wait to see her! Tell them Congrats for me!!

Tara Bergsjo said...

I am so happy for your family. I know you will all have so much fun with that sweet little gift!!

Sarah Ida said...

Yay!! being an Aunt is great! Sad that I didn't even know Jamie was going to have a baby!?!?!? Um, I seriously think we need to talk more. Congrats to you and Congrats to Jamie and her family! Love you!