 | 13 Nov 09 |
I had a blog all written for today. I wrote it Wednesday, it was about being impatient. It was about me being an instant gratification kind of gal. And while I am, and will most likely always be, the prize I was rewarded with last night at 9:04 p.m. the one I have waited years for, finally arrived. She was wrapped in 7 lbs and 13 ounces of pinkness and light. My granddaughter Gianna Isabella was born to my new heroine, my daughter Rhianna and my new hero, my son-in-law David.
There really are no words to describe how I felt at the moment Gianna’s little head popped out. Relief, joy, wonder, excitement, then more relief, joy, wonder and a love so deep and terrifying I nearly passed out. My heart grew again, as it did each time I gave birth. I love this little girl, I love my kids and my husband, and I love all of you for holding my hand and indulging my new grandma giddiness for the last 41 and half weeks. We did it! She’s perfect. I am blessed and feel so unworthy, but I’ll take it!
I’m going to hop off now, I have a granddaughter to go indulge.
Xoxo
Karin*
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Thanks so much for sharing. I know I’m not the only one waiting for this post (although I caught the news on FB and your blog earlier). Enjoy!
by Terry Odell November 13th, 2009 at 10:28 amTerry, thank you. I feel like I’ve been shouting my good fortune from every available rooftop!
by Karin Tabke November 13th, 2009 at 10:59 amVery happy congratulations to you and yours, Karin. She’s beautiful! Just like her Grandma and Mom!
Go love that baby, girl!
by Silver James November 13th, 2009 at 10:40 amPenny, mucho thank you! Your turn will come, in a few years,
and I can’t wait! It’s awesome.
by Karin Tabke November 13th, 2009 at 11:00 amHa! I’m too young to be a grandmother. And at 23, my DD is WAAAAY to young to be a mother. Hell, I’m not even ready for her to get married 13 months from now! LOL
I remember what my heart felt like when they put The Only in my arms. She had some complications so it was an hour or so after before I saw her. The feeling is so raw and terrifying, you do wonder how you can breathe. And then those eyes fix on yours and you melt, knowing you’ll do whatever it takes to keep that life safe. To watch your child go through the wonder of it…I can only imagine the enormous emotions you feel. Someday…maybe.
by Silver James November 13th, 2009 at 11:37 amPenny, I’m sure The Only will grace you with a granddaughter as beautiful as mine one day.
by Karin Tabke November 13th, 2009 at 11:40 amSo adorable and so lucky to have you!! Congrats to you all!
by Virna November 13th, 2009 at 10:49 amVirna, she is too damn cute. i asked my daughter his morning, “is she still too cute?” Rhianna indignantly replied, “Hello! She’s even more cute.”
by Karin Tabke November 13th, 2009 at 11:01 amKarin – the perfection! The joy! The wonder of a new baby! And you don’t have to pay for college!!
“A love so deep and terrifying I almost passed out.” That pretty much sums it up. You oughta be a writer, ya know?
A million congratulations to your whole family. Keep that baby girl in pink.
Gianna is a breathtakingly beautiful name, too. Am so using it in a book.
xoxo
by Roxanne St. Claire November 13th, 2009 at 10:55 amRocki you made me cry again! I’ve been a leaky faucet all morning. Can’t stop.
by Karin Tabke November 13th, 2009 at 11:02 amKarin, I swear that beautiful little girl is smiling. She feels the love all around her.
by Carol Luce November 13th, 2009 at 10:55 amHey, Carol! She *is* feeling the love. I can’t wait for her to come home. Looks like tonight instead of tomorrow.
by Karin Tabke November 13th, 2009 at 11:03 amAh, the joys of natural childbirth. I had c-sections and got to spend 3 days in the hospital each time.
She is adorable, all pink and glowing.
by Jill James November 13th, 2009 at 11:06 amJill, I had a c-sections with all of mine too, and I have to tell you, I’d rather go that route then what my kid went through. On the flip side, she was amazing, especially since the epidural was spotty. she was in a lot of pain and there was nothing they could do for her. and the delivery team? OMG! perfection. Wonderful ladies. Love my daughter’s gyno. that chick is so cool. i wanna hang out with her.
ok, off to shower and head to the hospital. I’ll check back later with more pictures.
by Karin Tabke November 13th, 2009 at 11:18 amKarin, I feel your joy. Gianna is adorable, and I can see she’s surrounded by love.
by Edie November 13th, 2009 at 12:02 pmthank you, edie!
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:35 pmHuge Congrats! She’s a beautiful addition to a wonderful & beautiful family.
by HollyD November 13th, 2009 at 12:22 pmHolly she gets gorgeouser by the hour!
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:36 pmShe is absolutely stunning and so is her radiant grandmother! Congratulations!!
by Wendy Roberts November 13th, 2009 at 12:48 pmthanks, wendy, i’m still thanking god for such a healthy granddaughter.
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:37 pmKarin, she’s beautiful! That pictures makes me long to hold her! Congrats on the blessing of your granddaughter!
by Jen Lyon November 13th, 2009 at 1:59 pmjen she is such a snuggle bunny too!
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:37 pmCongrats on the birth of your granddaughter, Karin. She’s beautiful.
by Jane November 13th, 2009 at 2:00 pmthank you, jane!
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:38 pmYay! Congratulations, Karin — I’m so thrilled for you all. She’s gorgeous, just like mom and granma.
by Toni McGee Causey November 13th, 2009 at 3:24 pmtoni, she is so sweet! i just want to gobble her up.
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:38 pmCongratulations to you and your family Karen!
by catie james November 13th, 2009 at 4:51 pmthank you, catie, we are all blessed.
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:38 pmWoops – Karin*
by catie james November 13th, 2009 at 4:51 pmAh, so sweet. Love you all!! Yay. So glad it all went well.
by Natalie R. Collins November 13th, 2009 at 8:05 pmlove you too, natalie! she is such a wonderful addition to our family.
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:40 pmCongratulations. She is beautiful!
by Moonsanity November 13th, 2009 at 8:31 pmthanks, moonsanity, i most def agree with you.
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:40 pmShe is beautiful. congratulations.
by Shiloh Walker November 14th, 2009 at 12:31 pmhey, shiloh, thanks for stopping by and for the congrats!
by Karin Tabke November 15th, 2009 at 11:41 pmI am way late, but welcome to the world Gianna, and congrats G-ma, being a grand parent is one of life’s best rewards. Indulge and enjoy.
by Cele November 20th, 2009 at 10:48 pm