My older brother Jeremy and my Sister-in-Law, Nicole welcomed their first baby into the world today! Lucas Robert was born this afternoon at 12:28pm weighing 8lbs 13oz and was 21 inches long.
Me with my very first, very special nephew, Lucas Robert!
waiting for baby Lucas
*warning this may get a bit deep
As I sit here and think about today, I am overwhelmed with love and joy for my brother and sister Nicole, and their new family. They are embarking on the most wonderful and at times the hardest adventure I have ever experienced. I was so honored to be a part of today and be able to share in this most special event in their lives. I have always had a special relationship with my Aunt Jodie and so when I first found out that Nicole was pregnant all I could think about was how I wanted to be that great Aunt that Jodie has always been for me. I woke up practically bouncing off the walls with excitement and anticipation.
Nicole’s labor and delivery was nothing like my birthing experiences and we all found ourselves in very uncharted territory. When they decided to go ahead with the c-section everything suddenly started happening very quickly.
Jeremy all dressed and ready to go
Jeremy and Nicole, ready to become parents!
Nicole handled the news of her c-section and everything else that was thrown at her with such grace and finesse. I never once saw her lose her cool or panic and I am not sure that faced with the same situation I would have remained as calm and in control. I saw my older brother step up to the plate and was in awe of how he supported Nicole every step of the way. He went outside his comfort zone and stayed with Nicole during her epidural, went into the operating room with a confidence that protected Nicole and provided the reassurance she needed to make it though such a scary situation. He actually cut the baby’s umbilical cord and got some great pictures of Lucas over the sheet, and for those of you that don’t know Jeremy, blood is so very outside his comfort zone! I saw Jeremy become the person we all knew he was but hasn’t had the chance to show.
Jeremy and his son, Lucas
Not that there were any doubts, but Lucas is beautiful! He is perfect in every way and aside from my own boys is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen! I look forward to be a part of Lucas life and watching him grow up with his cousins. Ethan was so very sad that he couldn’t come visit. We have already started planning the large family vacations and I can just see the three of our boys running around causing trouble! Thank goodness we all have each other!
Mike and I with our Nephew!
Mike with Lucas
Three Generations, Robert John, Jeremy Robert, and Lucas Robert
My Parents with Jeremy and Lucas
Lucas, as a baby burrito fresh from his first bath
Congrats to Jeremy and Nicole! I love you guys! And to baby Lucas, I promise to be the best Aunt I can be. I will always be here for you and can’t wait to watch you grow and stretch your Mommy and Daddy in ways they never knew possible! Hold on, it’s gonna be one crazy ride!
WELCOME TO “OUR CRAZY FAMILY!”
This is so special! congratulations on becoming an aunt! He is adorable (and we love the Star Wars reference welcome your brother gave – awesome!) 🙂
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