Baby Caleb

There is an unexplainable feeling that surfaces once you witness someone giving birth to a tiny, trembling, bawling child. It is a feeling unlike any other I have ever witnessed or felt for myself. Unlike the most exciting or loving feeling you have ever felt, the feeling you are given when you see a small baby in the arms of his mom and dad looking up at them with his puffy eyes as if to say, "I'm here mommy, I'm finally here." is like no other.  It is truly an experience worth having and worth enjoying.

Yesterday I witnessed a miracle happen. Caleb Jude was born to my sister and brother-in-law and I got to partake in the excitement. I missed the birth of my first nephew Carter and my first niece Lillian, so I certainly wasn't going to miss this one! From the time I arrived to the hopital at 9:00 am to the time he was born at 2:08  pm I was so anxious, yet excited. I can only imagine what Amy was going through. She was the one who carried this bundle of joy for 9 months with all of the pain and agony that comes with pregnancy.

Amy and Ryan anxiously awaiting the birth of Caleb Jude!

When she laid eyes on him everything she went through was worth it. I think she is now convinced that love at first sight really does exist. Once Amy reached 10 cm in dilation it only took her 3 contractions of pushing before I saw the most beautiful baby a girl could see. He was perfect in every way. 8 pounds 10 ounces and 21 inches long, with HUGE hands and feet, I think he is meant to play sports! Once you see his chubby little cheeks you just want to squeeze them, and of course I did! Once I finally got to hold sweet baby Caleb it brought tears of joy to my eyes. I can't wait to play with him, spoil him and love him.

So, I will let you all see for yourself what kinds of hamms ( Carter and Caleb) we have in this family and you too will fall in love at first sight....

Here is how good Amy looked after giving birth. She had to update her facebook status right after and not a hair was out of place!

Here is the little happy family, Amy, Ryan, Carter Jacob and Caleb Jude!

 Caleb got to come home today. Both Amy and Caleb are doing great. Carter is warming up to his little brother. I can't wait for the years to come with the two of these boys and all of the fun they will have with this auntie!

I will leave you with a Bible verse:

Behold, children are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them!

Psalm 127:3-5