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January 06, 2005

Birthday!

I'm on my way to watch the birth of my nephew. I can not even put into words how excited I am. I've not mentioned anything about it until now because my sister has problems keeping her pregnancies. She's had 3 miscarriages since she had my niece almost 5 years ago and this pregnancy she was on strict bedrest for the first 5 months, hemorraging the entire time. But today, my little nephew will make his entrance into the world EIGHT DAYS past his due date, even though the doctors told my sister if the pregnancy didn't end in a miscarriage, she'd most likely have a premature baby. HA!

I'm scared. I was with my sister when she gave birth to my niece and while I was holding her hand, she went blank, her head flew back and she suffered a Grand Mal seizure. I thought she was goind to die. I fell on my knees in the hallway and was all "JESUS, PLEASE, DON'T LET HER DIE! They actually sent the hospital chaplin to come "comfort me" because I was screaming and crying uncontrollably and you know what I did when I saw her? I freaked the hell out, that's what!? I became hysterical "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? WHY ARE YOU HERE?!" (because, I know they send the chaplin when someone dies!! I've seen soap operas, people.) She assured me that she was just there to comfort me (translation: "Calm the fuck down, woman, your sister is fine and you're scaring people. Jesus loves you now SHUTUP, Oh child of God!) My family makes fun of me to this day (my brother in law does a great impression of me, on my knees, talkin with the Almighty) but she's my sister, if anything bad ever happened to her, I would die. I know this time will be different because she's been diagnosed as epileptic, and the doctors will monitor her accordingly, but being the paranoid freak, I still might need a chill pill or 5.

I just have to believe everything will be fine this time.

I can not wait to hold that little baby boy.

Posted by Y at January 6, 2005 08:24 AM

Comments

Wow! I'm so excited for you and your sister! I'm glad she has kept this baby - can we see pics? What will his name be? I'm hoping for a safe, quick and healthy delivery for both mommy and baby. x

Posted by: Rebecca at January 6, 2005 08:54 AM

ooo exciting! good luck and congrats! :)

Posted by: geeky at January 6, 2005 08:57 AM

Congrats! Very exciting stuff!!! Is she being induced, or did she go in to labor on her own?

Here's hoping for a pain free delivery :)

Posted by: chaos-girl at January 6, 2005 08:59 AM

Here's to chill pills and a safe delivery!

For both of you!

Posted by: jen at January 6, 2005 09:04 AM

actually, they have to induce her.

And thanks, Jen. but isn't it sick how I made this about ME?

Posted by: y at January 6, 2005 09:06 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, AUNTIE!

I got your sister, your new baby nephew and YOUR SANITY in my thoughts.

(p/s I LOVE the way MOXIE made your little girl into an angel!!!!!).

Posted by: Ro at January 6, 2005 09:10 AM

Oh I am so excited for you and your sis! I'll put my rock in my pocket and send all kinds of good healthy baby and momma luvin energy in your direction!

Posted by: Kathy Howe at January 6, 2005 09:12 AM

Seizures such, but they generally aren't life threatening. I've had a ton of them cuz I'm an epileptic.

Congrats on the soon to be born nephew and just take a deep hundred breaths. It will all be alright! :)

Posted by: kimberly at January 6, 2005 09:37 AM

How exciting! Congrats and I know everything will go well.

Posted by: Busy Mom at January 6, 2005 10:12 AM

Yay! Congrats on the lil one!! Hope it's all going well!

Posted by: Tracy at January 6, 2005 10:18 AM

Congratulations auntie!

Posted by: Carla at January 6, 2005 10:57 AM

prayers to you and your family as it grows.

Posted by: Rori at January 6, 2005 11:04 AM

I LOVE YOU! I have never met anyone that is as much of a dramaqueen as I am.

I know how you love your sister, I feel the same way. I would die if anything happened to her.

Posted by: Mieke at January 6, 2005 11:16 AM

Congratulations! That's fantastic that he's actually overdue!

-H

Posted by: Hed at January 6, 2005 11:52 AM

Congrats, Yvonne! And congrats to your sister! I hope everything goes well and your sis and nephew come through it all with flying colors!

Posted by: Seuss at January 6, 2005 12:18 PM

Congratulations, Auntie Y! I can't wait to hear all about this sweet new soul's arrival! Give your sister and your nephew lots of love from all of us in the blogosphere, and regale us with the details (and hopefully a picture? Pretty please?) when you get a chance!

Posted by: Michelle at January 6, 2005 12:38 PM

What a blessing that you get to be there! Congratulations Auntie!!! Let us know how it goes.

Posted by: Kym at January 6, 2005 02:07 PM

Congratulations y and family. I've had 3 kids of my own but seeing my niece being born is a highlight in my life. What an amazing experience.

Posted by: brilly at January 6, 2005 04:30 PM

My prayers will be with you all.

Posted by: chasmyn at January 6, 2005 07:55 PM

Sending good thoughts your way, can't wait to see pictures of the new babe!

(Seizures, ESPECIALLY Grand Mal, are scary to watch, so I understand. I have them, as do my mom and uncle.)

Posted by: Kimmie at January 7, 2005 03:36 AM

That's so wonderful -- congrats to parents and family, auntie!

Posted by: robyn at January 11, 2005 05:13 AM