There’s Something About a New Baby
There’s something about a new baby. Something that makes you believe that all will be well. Something that makes you cry and laugh and think about all the life there is to share with this new soul.
Last week, my sister had her baby, and I am an aunt for the first time. As I held my new nephew, Nolan Tate, studied his face, stared into his deep blue eyes, and kissed his tiny feet, my breath caught in my throat. This new, perfect little life filled me with such emotion. Visions of future family events entered my mind - annual beach trips, Christmas dinners with everyone around the table, summer rafting and barbecues, camping trips, birthdays. A new member to add to the mix. So much to enjoy!
We all took turns holding him, even Nigel, who was reluctant at first. “I’m not sure about this,” he said as I coaxed him onto the couch and put a pillow under his arm. He said he was excited but nervous. I asked him what he was nervous about, thinking he might be afraid of dropping the baby.
“Waking him up,” Nigel answered. Spoken like someone who values sleep! (Or, more likely, fears the sound of crying babies.)
I put his baby cousin in his arms and snapped some photos. Then I asked, smiling, “So what do you think of him?”
Nigel said quietly, “I think he’ll do fine.”
Yes, indeed. Welcome, Nolan. Welcome to our family. And welcome to the world.
Aunt Tanya!
Cousin Aidan!
Sleeping with Nigel.
Can you see the teeny toes?
Mama Macrina and her little man!
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15 Responses to “There’s Something About a New Baby”
April 15th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them
April 15th, 2009 at 2:26 am
Congratulations!!! Hes so tiny!!
April 15th, 2009 at 5:37 am
Coincidence! My best friend…his wife had a baby last week. So, I ended up holding a baby for the first time.
I held him for about 20 minutes. He just slept and slept. And when I handed him back, the spot in my arms where he had been felt very, very empty. It just felt like there was supposed to be a baby there, it was very right, comfortable. For like an hour afterwards I just kept rubbing my arms, missing that tiny little bundle of cuteness.
so, your description was great. it’s a very powerful feeling, when that new one is out, handed around, impacting everyone.
April 15th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Great pics! I agree, “I think he’ll do fine.”
April 15th, 2009 at 6:53 am
He’s adorable, congratulations to your entire family! And, “I think he’ll do fine” is probably the best comment about a baby ever.
April 15th, 2009 at 9:48 am
I’ve been reading your blog for some time now and I don’t think I have ever commented. I really enjoy your posts. This is the first time I’ve ever seen clear pictures of your boys. It’s nice to finally have faces to put with the names.
Natalie
April 15th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Congratulations!!!! He’s sooooo sweet. i love a new baby too. I cant wait until my brother and sister-in-law have theirs in july. i miss holding a new born… and, um, i’m DONE
enjoy being an aunt!!!
April 15th, 2009 at 10:28 am
I’ve been reading your blog in anticipation of my 9 and 10 yr old hf autistic boys teen years. congrats on being a new aunty!
April 15th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Oh precious baby boy!
Congrats Aunt Tanya!!!!
April 15th, 2009 at 11:33 am
He’s beautiful, Tanya! Congratulations to all of you!!!
April 15th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Tanya -
You just have a way with words.
You perfectly encapsulated that feeling and offered it up for us to share. I feel my own arms tingling (but thankfully my uterus is quiet!).
And the pictures!
That baby!
Your boys!
Oh my god!
Thank you!
xo
April 15th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
LOL… “I think he’ll do fine!” I love that!
April 15th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Thanks for posting those pictures! It helps me feel closer to all the action I’m missing out on!
April 15th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
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April 18th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Congrats to all of you!
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