It was a strange feeling being with Amy & Pete the whole day. I got there at 10am and chilled out in the room with them until about 3pm. I don't know if most siblings get that chance to see their sister during those first stages of labor. Maybe I'm just lucky, but that time I had with Amy was very bonding, and it will always stick with me.
Needless to say, I was so anxious in the waiting room. The nurse said we would wait outside the door and listen for the cry. I think you could hear a pin drop with how quiet we were in that moment (for Anne, that's saying something!). We all have those moments when our view and perspective of God grows and gets bigger--well this was mine. When I heard her cry for the first time I knew that God was in this place. It was so beautiful, so perfect, so innocent, and felt so surreal. That cry reminded me of how awesome God truly is. I started crying because I was in awe of the God of the universe. That day had lots of memorable moments, but I think I will remember this one the most.
When Pete brought Jane back in from getting cleaned in the nursery Amy introduced her to us as Jane Annebelle Gompert. "Jane" has "Jan" in it (my mom), and Annebelle has "Anne" in it (Pete's mom). I'm not sure if anyone else saw because they were talking, but I was watching Amy hold Jane and talk to her..."hi baby..." It was so sweet and I was so proud of her. This was another moment for me. I knew she was going to be a good momma to little Jane.
Obviously this day was a special day for me :)
I am an aunt now to beautiful little Jane Gompert.
Jane Annebelle Gompert
June 10, 2009 4:29pm
8lbs 2oz
20 1/2 in
that is all.
4 comments:
yeah, I have been anxiously awaiting pics. I love the full head of hair. She is precious.
Oh You! You made me tear up! Congrats Auntie Sararah!
Congrats friend! What a beautiful niece you have!
Wow--congrats! She looks fabulous.
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