Witness

I witnessed life come into this world...

My twin sister delivered my beautiful new nephew on February 20th. She had the longest labour EVER....and by the third day of contractions was beyond exhausted. Once they admitted her I stayed with her and her husband Johnny while she laboured.

Now...I must say just because I have had my own children, it did not prepare me for this. I'm not going to lie..I was nervous. For me, for Tina and for Johnny...a very, very pale Johnny. I was not right beside Tina, Johnny took charge and it was amazing to see what two people in love can do together.

I was hanging around watching in the background, silently watching my sister kick her labours ass and push Jackson out in 19 minutes...like it was no big deal. At one point I realized that I was sitting on the chair, clapping like a silent and very much brain damaged seal....with the kind of open mouth smile on my face that looked like there should be a laugh coming out....nope.

Once Jackson was born I couldn't hold my excitement in. The tears started flowing and I have never...been so proud! (Tina had 2 c sections before and nearly everyone was against her trying to have a V-back)....She did it!!!

Also - another amazing thing happened in the delivery room. I GOT TO CUT THE CORD!!...That's right, it was so amazing! (Johnny doesn't do cords....makes him squirm) I was so honored that they let me have such a moment, what a gift!

Baby Jackson was born at 3:09pm on February 20th weighing in at 7lbs 10oz. He is perfect.

Tina & Johnny - Thank you for allowing me to be apart of such an amazing and intimate moment in your lives - It truly was a beautiful experience that will be with me forever! I love you.