Friday, August 7, 2009

My Heart Is Full With The Joy of Being GRAND!!!

He's here!!!! And wouldn't you know it, my computer issues of the moment won't allow me to post a picture of him right now. However, you can take my word for it that he is the most beautiful baby I've ever seen in my life!

Sarah has had placenta previa for the entire pregnancy and although it did move a little bit in the last couple of weeks, it didn't move enough to allow her to have a normal delivery. She was scheduled for a C-section for 10:00 this morning. They were to be there at 8:00 and we were going to get there about 9:00. I talked to her at 7:30 this morning and she was ready and waiting for Bennie to finish getting ready so they could leave. Ten minutes later she called me back in a panic. She was putting the baby's bag in the car and she felt a gush of fluid. She thought her water had broken but it was bright red blood. I told her to call an ambulance immediately and we hung up and I started moving fast. They didn't call an ambulance (the hospital is a 10 minute drive) they left all their "stuff" at home and Bennie drove her to the hospital. When I got there they had her back in a room with the fetal monitor on her. The birthing center was packed and BUSY! They started prepping her for surgery and since I'm a nurse and I work at that hospital, she asked if I could go in with them and they said YES!! I got myself garbed and masked and off we went.

I cannot describe the emotion I felt seeing my baby girl on that OR table It was just surreal. I tried to keep the fear out of my voice and tears out of my eyes and I managed it all okay until that precious baby was out of her and I heard him cry. At that point, all bets were off and I was just a blubbering Grandmother. I've asked so many of my friends what it feels like when you see your first grandchild and it seemed that no one could really put it into words that I could grasp and understand. Now I know why. It's just not something that there are words for. The closest I can come to explaining what I felt would be to say that an enormous love bomb burst inside of me and I know for certain that I will never be the same. It's love squared and then some! MY BABY HAD A BABY!!!! And he was PERFECT! And she was SAFE!. I just kept saying, "Thank you, God, thank you!"

To see Sarah and Bennie finally have the baby they've prayed for for so long was so wonderful.
Have I mentioned that he's beautiful??!!! He was born on 8/7 and weighed 8 lbs 7 ozs at 11:07. Sarah has always said that her lucky number is 7 and after today, we all believe her.

I work tomorrow night (but guess where I'll be on all my breaks!!!) and then I start a week of vacation on Sunday when they will probably come home. I'll be staying at Sarah's next week to help take care of her and be the chief cook and bottle washer ( even though she's nursing!). I promise to post A LOT of pictures from her house.

When we called Emily in Florida to tell her he was here today she decided on the spur of the moment to drive up here and as I type this, she is somewhere on this side of Atlanta headed home to get her hands on him. Some of you understand what a miracle that is in itself!!! My cup runneth over.

Let the Grandmothering begin.....I'm in heaven.

For every one of you who offered up prayers for my sweet girl and her husband I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God is so very good.

15 comments:

redpoppy007@aol.com said...

Congrats! Wonderful news. Enjoy that new baby.

Paula said...

Congratulations! Of course you won't spoil that baby, will you?

Beth said...

So wonderful to hear that all are happy and healthy! Congratulations to you and your entire family...now bigger by one. :) Big hugs, Beth

kbear said...

Congtatulations Grandma!..and to the parents too! aint' it something special to be a grandma!!!

Monica said...

Congratulations! Welcome to the wonderful world of being a grandma. Your entry had me in tears, with joy for you and of course for your children.

Cindi said...

/\/\\\/\/\\/^^\/ thats my feet doing the happy dance...I jumped too ^^ ...so glad all is well.....^^ Gma fits....I'm cryin as I'm typin...GREAT BIG ((((HUGS))))....
X0X0X0X

Ken Riches said...

So glad that he is here and that all are healthy. With you as Grandma, I am sure he will also be wise, and hopefully, that will take care of the wealthy part :o)

Jeannette said...

Oh, I remember that feeling so well, the first time I saw my first Grandson.

I am so happy for you. Congratulations to all concerned. I am looking forward to pictures.

Sage Ravenwood said...

Beautiful! I'm so relieved everyone is healthy and you get to enjoy your grandson. I strolled down to the entry before this one and caught his beautiful smile while in the womb.


What an amazing coincidence with the date, time of birth and weight. I'm absolute thrilled for you. Emily coming home is even more of a bonus. (Hugs)Indigo

Funky Junk Interiors said...

So what did you do yesterday? LOL!!

Wow!!!! I felt the love explosion come out of your post. I can't wait to hear how you grow with your new grandchild.

Congrats Grandma! And to all involved! Welcome little one!

Donna

Wes said...

I'm a pleased to hear about this wonderful moment in your families lives.

What a wonderful entry, I could feel the love bomb in my heart. I will never forget the day MJ was born.

I know from readind your past entries how much you wanted a Grandchild. It makes my heart smile to know that all went well.

I wish your family happiness and good memories. Congrats to you and yours! :)

Peace&Love
Wes Ackerman and Family

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