One Proud Aunt!

It's amazing that something in life that starts as a huge SHOCK turns into a beautiful blessing. When Becca found out and told me she was pregnant, it was definitely a surprise. Although it was an adjustment, I watched Becca become more and more excited about becoming a Mommy. Now that Rylee is here, I can see that God has blessed Becca and Ryan beyond measure.

Yesterday was the BIG day! Ms. Rylee was breeched so Becca had a scheduled C-Section. I arrived at the hospital at 7 am. Let me tell you, Becca was a nervous wreck! Can you blame her? They were about to cut her open! I was told that I could wait outside the OR, as Ryan went in with Becca. As I was waiting to hear that beautiful cry, a nurse handed me a gown and said I could come in! Boy was I excited! I watched the operation in wonder and excitement. It was beautiful to see that sweet baby, MY NIECE, being pulled out of Becca's tummy. When I heard that first cry and saw that sweet baby, I instantly began to cry. What an amazing miracle! I watched them clean the baby and followed Ryan to the nursery. Ms. Rylee came into this world weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Boy is she beautiful! She has dark black hair, Becca's lips, and a combination of Becca and Ryan's noses.

I spent the rest of yesterday holding that sweet baby and watching family fall in love with her preciousness. Becca instantly transformed into this amazing Mommy. I sat and watched as Rylee got quiet as soon as she heard Becca's voice. Truly breathtaking! So far I have learned that Rylee loves to cuddle, she preferred to be held tightly upright on her belly, and she loves for you to talk to her. I am so excited to have my role as Aunt Liz and am so ready to SPOIL, SPOIL, SPOIL! On another note...this amazing experience has definitely made me more anxious to meet my little one! :) In a little more than 2 weeks, we will know boy or girl. I can't wait to find out!

Here are some pics from our day yesterday.