One Week, Two New Cousins!!!

Last week (technically 10 days ago) was a big week for our family, the boys gained two new cousins and Jon and I gained a nephew (our first) and a niece (our fourth). Obviously we found out quite a while ago that Aunt Kari and C were expecting around the same exact time, so it was really fun to guess which baby would come first and the genders too. Kyle and Kari found out they were going to have their third girl a few months ago but C and Tio decided to be surprised and wait until the baby's birth to find out.

C had a scheduled C-Section after having an emergency one with Lyla. I was so nervous the night before her surgery I couldn't sleep, I just remember being in the same position with Kieran three years ago and what a mind trip it was knowing you would be meeting your baby soon when you aren't even in labor and anticipating the hard recovery you are going to have, plus all of the other unknowns that come along with having a newborn! Anyway C did great during her surgery and we found out shortly after that we had a nephew, Zachary Paul weighing in at 8lbs 14oz and 21 inches long. Reed was ecstatic because he really wanted a "boy cousin" and he also had decided the baby's name should be Zachary months ago (apparently C and Tio had decided on the name just days before Reed suggested it and had a very hard time keeping mum about the crazy coincidence). Lyla and the Grandparents got to meet Zach when he and C made it to their room and the reports were that she really loved meeting her baby Brother. We went up to the hospital to visit everyone that afternoon but unfortunately C had some complications that required her to go back into surgery. This was very scary at the time but when we found out all of the details after the fact it was even scarier and really made us appreciate modern medicine. Anyway, the next day we made our way back up to the hospital to meet the little guy and visit C (and Tio). Of course it was love at first sight and we are so excited to have Zach as part of our family!!! Since the boys are so young they had to wait until C and Zach got out of the hospital to meet him but they were mesmerized by him and absolutely loved their introduction!!!

After such an emotional few days welcoming Zach into the world we were all on pins and needles waiting for Aunt Kari to go into labor. Three days later she was having frequent contractions and, after Uncle Kyle's urging, she checked into the hospital and about four hours later Lydia Megan was born. I knew they were at the hospital so I left my phone on right next to my bed hoping to hear something from Grandma or Uncle Kyle in the middle of the night. At a little after 4:00 am my phone started beeping and I got the good news first hand from Uncle Kyle, their little girl was a whopping 9lbs 5oz and 21 inches long. Of course I immediately demanded more pictures and he obliged. The next day Annaliese and Haleigh got to meet their baby Sister and the pictures are absolutely precious. I'm dying to meet my new niece but so far figuring out a time to visit when they are free hasn't worked, luckily Grandma and Grandpa went to visit a few days after her birth so I've been living vicariously through them!!!