the sweetest part

Our Maggie Ila is here. Not too many moms can say they were in the delivery room with their daughter but I can!! What an amazing experience!! There was an excitement in the air and I was so gitty that I probably annoyed Jessica. I put on the scrubs with hat and mask. The doctor had me wait in the hallway for a minute then invited me in. While I was walking in the doctor's steady hands were at work cutting a small incision. I walked around the curtain to Jessica's head. Jessica was wide eyed and I could tell she was a bit nervous. I grabbed her hand and told her it won't be long and the baby will be here. I peeked over the curtain again and the doctor had Maggie’s head out in less than 5 minutes. I told Jess the head was out and all she could say is "Really, I can't feel a thing." Then the doctor told us that Jess will feel a release of pressure and Maggie was born. We heard a good strong cry and I started tearing up because she was HERE. The sweetest part of the birth was after the nurses wiped her off a little. Maggie was still upset and crying as they then handed her to me. I took her to her mother and laid her by her cheek. Jessica just said, "Hi, sweetheart." And lil' Maggie instantly calmed down and stopped crying. lil' Maggie knew right away her mama's voice and that she was OK. From start to finish the whole procedure took about 15 minutes. I witnessed a miracle on November 30th at 7:19. A loving Heavenly Father sent down a beautiful baby girl to our family. I know I am just the Nana but she is still family. I felt really blessed to be a part of a special time for my Jessica. I know I was not as good as Tyler would have been but I tried to hold down the role the best I could. Jessica, you are amazing Mother and I am blessed to have you for a daughter. Thank you for allowing me to be with you on this special day.

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