I drove to work that morning, while receiving texts from my mom and brother. This was the day for sure. She was already past due. They gave me the report: Chanin was doing fine; looked like we had a long day ahead of us. I was on the phone on and off, with my brother, then with my mom, continuously checking in. I wondered just how many more hours I would have to wait. All of a sudden, our plans changed directions. My mom called me. Emergency C-section. Baby is coming..now. I couldn’t believe it at first. I had prepared myself for a lengthy day of text and phone call updates while at school. Now I was hearing that in a matter of minutes, I would find out if I had a niece or a nephew.
I continued on my day teaching, constantly aware of the endeavor my brother and sister-in-law were currently facing. I shared my anticipation and joy with others, letting them know another person was about to join our big world. Luckily, I didn’t have to wait much longer. My phone rang. It was my brother, Eric. With overwhelming anxious excitement, I awaited the sentence…
It’s a GIRL!
And then,
Her name is Cosette.
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Congratulations on being an aunt. It must have been hard to concentrate on teaching when you were waiting for the phone to ring.
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It was a whirlwind of a day! I left for a couple hours in the afternoon to meet her for the first time (perhaps another slice?).
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You captured the tension, emotion and excitement all in one slice. Well done.
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Love it…doesn’t seem like 31 years ago I was doing the same with my sister…only no texts 🙂 congratulations…Cosette is a beautiful name! xo
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Such a fun memory, welcoming a new person into the world with anxious anticipation.
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Nothing like the exciting news that a baby has arrived. Lovely post.
Darla & Jen
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Congratulations, and Cosette, how sweet! I love how you’ve captured all of the details of those precious moments
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Lovely! I hope you will write more about your niece Cosette.
What kind of an aunt do you want to be?
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Thanks for reading! Good question. I hope to be a fun, teacher aunt who can do crafts with her, take her hiking, talk about life, and set a good example for her. I am excited to be a part of her life!
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How sweet to be so involved with your niece’s birth and now her first birthday. You must be very close with your family, what a blessing and what an important slice to get down for posterity 😄
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Fun to remember where you were on the anniversaries of big days. I like the way you kept us all in the suspense that you felt for a while. Happy Birthday to Cosette!
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Oh what a beautiful name! So fun to be an aunt! Enjoy!
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Great to hear about the exciting times already a year ago. Cosette is a beautiful name.
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How wonderful! And what a beautiful name…reminds me of Cosette from Les Miserables. 🙂
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Congratulations, Auntie! You captured the waiting so well.
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