I got to Columbus on Wednesday night and Kristine was scheduled to be induced at 8PM. We headed to the hospital and got the party started! Our dad showed up on Thursday morning and the entire family was there for the long haul. After a painful 40 hours of laboring, 2 hours of pushing, and an emergency c-section, Noah was FINALLY born on Friday 5/23/2014 at 1:00PM EST.
At first sight, you couldn't help but be in tears. He was perfect. He had these huge wide big blue eyes. He looked so much like Kristine. Even his mannerisms were dramatic.
Noah has brought nothing but joy to our family so far. It has been amazing seeing how everyone interacts with him. How everyone loves him. All of a sudden, life is unimaginable without him. There is now a greater reason for life, someone to be a role model for, someone to value and take care of, and someone you want to be proud of you.
There are always so many worries with babies. I am already an anxious and paranoid person and this just adds to it. My dad kept telling us when you have children there is a new constant worry for the rest of your life. He is absolutely right. Noah is not my son, but he is the son of my best friend and sister - he is my blood. There is absolutely a constant worry and a want for him to only have the best. The world today is a scary place; it often makes me sad to think of the world he will grow up in. One day he will experience loss, heart break, stress, and maybe be bullied. And as hard as we all try ... we can't shield him from that. Going forward in my yoga practice I have a new intention - the strongest intention ever. That intention is my Nephew.
Congrats Krissy & Mark - you are going to be amazing parents. Krissy - you showed strength, agility, fearlessness, and power during those 40+ hours. I am so proud of you and thank you for bringing this amazing boy into the world!
