Wednesday, November 3, 2010

a new nephew to love

We are so excited that baby Gabriel is here! After a long night, he came at 8.52am yesterday...the exact same time as his sister Sophia. A meaningful time. My sister-in-law and baby are doing well. They're testing Gabe for group b strep today, and if all is good, he won't need antibiotics and they'll likely go home tomorrow!

After Sophia died at three weeks from meningitis caused by GBS - and doctors don't know how she got it - taking chances isn't worth it. Right now, they're keeping visitors to family only and being diligent about hand-washing. Other than doctor appointments, he'll be kept at home for a couple months with few visitors.

I just can't wait to snuggle him! Paul is going to his parents' for deer hunting, and I might go with...mostly because Gabe and family live only 30 minutes away. :) It will be fun to see the big brothers, too. I just love my nephews and niece, and there's another nephew on the way!

When my baby comes, there will be three new babies within three months. These cousins are going to have so much fun together!

It is interesting symmetry, though. Our family lost three babies in 2009. Sophia was the third child in her family. Three often represents the trinity of body, mind and spirit. We all felt weakness here. Three represents divine perfection. All of these babies are perfect because they are created by God. Growing a baby is divided into trimesters. And three represents the triune God. A perfect God. The Holy Spirit, which has comforted me so during this time, joins God the creator and Jesus our deliverer to complete the fullness of the Godhead. Google "symbolism of three," and you'll find all sorts of interesting things.

There is just so much to be thankful for. These babies are the hope that we've clung to. Now I pray for the safe and healthy arrival and infancy for them all.

6 kind words:

  1. Congratulations on your new nephew! I have loved everytime a new niece or nephew has come along. Keeping Him and You in my prayers!

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  2. Congrats on your newest family member! And the connections are amazing! It's interesting because me, my SIL and her sister are all due early next year, so we have some 3s going on in our family too...

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  3. Congrats!!!! I think you are right---it WILL be wonderful for the cousins to be together!!!

    Lots of love, friend!!!
    xoxoxo

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  4. Oh, congratulations on your new nephew! It will be a great time with all the cousins. I liked your symbolisms...

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  5. No, the pumpkins aren't in my purse! lol Although it kinda looks like it since they're right there with the other stuff! ;)

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