The strongest woman I know is my twin sister Shelly. Mothers are so strong. I knew that before but this past weekend taught me so much with eye witness experience!
Shane Kolby made it into the world on Saturday August 9, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and measuring at 20 inches long.
My sister went through so much to get him here. I kept telling her that she was brave and she was! To go through all of that, she is definitely brave. She threw up, she shook, she was hot, she was up and down. She had so many IVs that I told the anesthesiologist that she was not an entertainment center! She hung in there though. She was induced on Friday morning early and had a c-section on Saturday morning.
Once the doctor decided that Shelly had done enough and that a c-section was next, they told us that only one person could go in with her. My mom volunteered me. I was glad I was there. Shelly had so many things hooked to her that I just held her thumb. Then our little boy came. It was so fast. I heard the doctor say we have a baby and it's a boy. Words to change my life! What great words! I was crying and fogging up my glasses. Shelly then asks me if I am ok. She is the one having a baby and she asks me if I am ok!
I got to be the first one to hold him. That was awesome. The nurse put him in my arms and I got to show him to Shelly. Then while she was in recovery I went with the nurse to the nursery. Then with tears in my eyes I went and told my parents that we had a baby and that Shelly was ok. I took both grandma and grandpa to see their new grandbaby. It was cute to see my dad like that. He introduced himself to Shane. It was pretty cute.
Whenever Shane starts to cry and my mom is holding him, she just says "Now, now, let's not do that." I guess she thinks that is going to work.
Shane Kolby has some light brown reddish hair. It is neat to see him with Shelly. He knows his mama already and quiets right down for her. He loves feeding time but hates to be changed! He likes to sleep a lot right now and loves to have his hands by his face. I know not much different than most babies but he is my nephew and this is my blog, so I can write whatever!
Anyways, that is all for now!
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3 comments:
Lesley,
You made me cry. What a fantastic experience. I'm glad mom and baby are okay. I'm so glad you were able to be a part of the birth. Aunts have special benefits when it comes to nephews. Congrats on the new addition.
I am crying. What an experience for all of you. Send her our love.
Now that I made both of you cry! Sorry! Thanks for your kinds words. I will pass those along. Shelly will appreciate it!
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