70 of the longest minutes ticked by, every single foot step shadow that walked by the door made us gasp. We talked and cried and continued to pray. Then a little over a hour after his wife was taken to the OR a nurse walks in and introduces herself to us as the NICU nurse taking care of his baby. She let us know that baby was okay and healthy. The gender didn't even matter we celebrated a healthy baby and then the nurse told Dad that he had a beautiful healthy baby GIRL!!!! JOY...joy is the word I would use to describe how he felt. He threw himself back in the chair with excited and I worried he would faint from all the emotions.
The excitement held us off as we still awaited to hear more about Mom. Another hour goes by and her OB enters the room to let us know that she was safe and okay! When I tell you I could finally breathe again I am not joking. 2 hours of unknown really can take toll and I am so glad Dad didn't have to wait alone.
Mom was brought in shortly and the reunion between husband and wife was moving!! They embraced the fact that they had a healthy baby and that they had a BABY GIRL!! I think the shock was still in from just finding that out, the room filled again with zooming excitement.
Moments later NICU brought baby girl in to meet her Mom & Dad and it is safe to say they were instantly engulfed in love! Mom was able snuggle her daughter for the first time and Dad instantly got his finger wrapped tightly into hers and we all swooned. After mom was able to snuggle it was Dad's turn and that is when he turned into complete mush!!!
I quietly walked out after knowing they were all save and sound and said another prayer before I left. If you have followed this story I want to thank you!
