I was just about at the hospital, too anxious to stay away, Jared called to say that the doctor had decided that an emergency c-section was necessary. I ran to the room just as they were wheeling away my sister. She was still in the throws of horrendous contractions and the disappointment and fear were written all over her face. I held her hand for a brief moment and then she was gone. 3 hours in the waiting room and then a teary eyed daddy strolled out. "You were right, Mol, it's a baby girl....and I love her already". I will remember Jared's face and his emotion for the rest of my days. A dad. He flipped through a few pictures on his camera and my heart filled for this little one on the other side of the doors that keep waiting sisters like me out. It would be 6 hours before they found her a room at the Inn and 6 hours before I got to meet little Ivy Abigail. She is precious. Smooth skin with piercing eyes and a mop of dark brown hair that we are all a little dumbfounded considering the blond hair and blue eyes of both her parents. I am running off to the hospital in need of a little Ivy snuggle before heading back to the lake to get my family. You have to wait until Monday for some pictures, I left my camera at the hospital so that it was handy for today, not really thinking, was I?
July 03, 2010
The Mommas
We're two busy moms, wives, and former business owners who operated a hip maternity store that features great (and affordable) fashions and baby things. We recently decided to close our business to focus on our young families and their needs. Our blog is a little journal of our daily lives and how we strive to try and achieve balance. We said try.
Congratulations!
Posted by: One Clean Bean | July 03, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Mollie,
Please wish congratulations to Katie and Jared on the arrival of Ivy Abigail! Looking forward to hearing all the details about her! Ivy Abigail is very fortunate to have you as an auntie.
Shayla
Posted by: shayla | July 03, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Mollie, please wish Katie and Jared congratulations for me. That is so exciting. Sorry she had such a hard time. I have been checking the blog anxiously waiting for some news of the new baby. Another little girl. Wow!!!
Posted by: Fran Johnson | July 03, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Katie and Jared-congrats!! We are so happy for you. Enjoy your sweet little girl and the excitement and wonder of being new parents.
Posted by: Shauna | July 03, 2010 at 09:35 PM
Congrats to all! Can't wait to see a picture:)
Posted by: Kathryn | July 03, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Oh happy day! That is wonderful news :) Well, not the emergency c-section part, but so long as baby is healthy and momma is happy, the rest just doesn't matter anymore. Wonderful, wonderful!
Posted by: nik | July 04, 2010 at 05:48 PM
What exciting times for the entire family! Please pass on my best wishes to Katie and Jared. BTW....I LOVE your niece's name!!! :-)
Posted by: Melissa | July 05, 2010 at 09:13 AM