My sister, Charisse, gave me the most wonderful experience ever! I was allowed to be with her when she delivered her first baby. It was the sweetest moment. How are earth does women do this time after time? My sister is brave and so strong. I can't imagine how I would handle that.
Dan and I have been trying to have a baby for 2 years, since we got married. Between my body problems and Dan's stomach problems, we have not have much luck. I am trying to stay positive, but with my age, God willing it will happen someday. Anyways, since I might never have a chance to give birth, it was so special that my sister let me experience vicariously through her. The miracle of birth. WOW! I am so glad that I was able to help my sister out and watch her give birth to Brady.
Ready to pop! |
My sister is a ROCKSTAR....as the contractions gradually got harder, she would go quiet, grab my hand tightly and go to her marathon training in her mind. In a way it was funny cause she couldn't blame me for doing this to her, and when she squeezed my hand, I squeezed back. We both got into a groove, and waiting patiently for the doctor and Will. At about 6:30, she was dilated to a 8. The doctor said she would be having it soon. Did she want to wait for Will? Charisse said, "As much as I love my husband, NO! Get this baby out." She didn't get an epidural or anything. As she was progressing, the doctor came to check on things. Finally it was time to PUSH. I grabbed her hand and boy did it look painful. The doctor told me to help hold her leg and so I did. Will called saying he was about 10 mins. away....The doctor said, " Looks like the husband will get here the same time that the baby will..." I just urgently shouted, "Hurry, the baby is coming...NOW! Just walk in ..the nurses are waiting for you." I threw the phone down and went back to help Charisse. She was in the ZONE, painful ZONE and pushing now. Then...out comes the baby...I describe it like a baby calf coming out. Since I have had no other experiences, (not even with cats or dogs) only cows, that's what I compare it too. The doctor asked if I wanted to cut the umbilical cord, so I did. As soon as I did, Will literally walked in. I think he planned that, especially since he didn't want to be there for the birth. ;) (Though Charisse told Will no excused for next time.)
It's a miracle that a baby grows in your stomach and then, out comes a baby. it as bloody, sticky, but still beautiful. Brady was a handsome little baby and I was privileged to experience his birth. Thank you Charisse!
Little no neck, and no name nephew. |
Charisse is still my sister, but I have lost a good friend, good brother in law and cute nephew in this move. I need to fly out and see them ;)
He has a name now!!! BRADY! |
It's good to hear your side of the story, although I don't remember you being frantic or anything. You were just really really calm... even when you yelled at Will on the phone. P.S. Can you e-mail me those top two pictures? I don't have them. Thanks! We miss you too!
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