Brett and Brittney went in to the hospital on Thursday night last week so Brittney could be induced to have her baby on a schedule. Although I have gone to pharmacy school and observed a few surgeries I have never seen the birth of a baby.
Brittney said that I could come to the birth of her baby. I was so excited!!!
I arrived at the hospital when Brittney was only dilated to a 4.....I thought that she would progress quicker that she did based on her previous two pregnancies. Needless to say Brett, Brittney and I spent many hours in the labor and delivery room waiting for Brittney's body to be ready to have a baby. I didn't mind being there with them most of the day. We played games and had many great conversations. Good thing I brought my iPad so we could play Settlers of Catan too.
Once Brittney got her epidural she relaxed enough to have a nice nap free from discomfort. She said that hasn't happened for the last nine months.
The three of played cards (9 Hole - one of our favorites) right up until the doctor walked in the room to deliver a baby. Fifteen minutes later Mercedez was here. I'll be honest it was a surreal experience. I had all sorts of emotions run through my body. When that child was placed up on her mother's lap I lost my emotional cool and broke into tears. I was really grateful that my brother Brett was there to comfort me.
I want to experience motherhood so badly. I am so hopeful that I will have that opportunity. I am going to be as positive as possible and do all that I can to make that happen.
I am so happy for my Brother and his beautiful family. I'm also grateful that he married such a beautiful person in Brittney. I couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law.
Congratulations Blackham Family!!!
Zachary and Jordan instantly fell in love with their baby sister!!
