Gramma x 3

A week ago, weary from the roller coaster ride of a 55 hour labor and home from the birthing center, Kay and Thomas slept.  I got to hold the baby.  I snuggled that little curled up body and watched the changing expressions on his tiny newborn face.  It was the second time this year that I have had the incomparable privilege of holding a newborn grandchild.  In January, it was baby Levi and now, baby David.  First cousins who, I hope, will get to know and love each other as my children know and love their nine first cousins.

The births of these two cousins were very different in many ways but alike in this, the labors were long and did not proceed as anticipated.

I bore six children, the first in a hospital in Nairobi and the rest, with the help of midwives, at home.  People think there is something special in that - that you are a superwoman ... or crazy.  I didn't think so.  It felt natural, calm, peaceful.  I had quick labors and rather easy deliveries.  So, when I think of what my Erin and Kay went through, I am a bit in awe of their strength and courage.  They are the superwomen.

I am Gramma x 3 now and thrilled about it.  Baby David is only two hours away.  Hooooray!  And Erin will be coming down with Clara and Levi next week.  My cup overflows.