Welcome to the world, Baby Gabe! You came into this world on a Wednesday, April 8 at 8:24 am. You measured 7 lbs, 8 oz, and you were 21 in long. I remember seeing you for the first time and hearing your beautiful and strong cry. I don't like to hear babies cry, but it was such a sweet sound to hear you be so full of life and ready to make your presence known!
I started this blog when I was in the hospital with you, but it is now April 20 and I'm just updating it now! Life has been a little crazy (in a good way!) as you can imagine. Your first few days of life were so overwhelmingly awesome that I didn't really have much time to write about it.
Your dad and I often talked about the little boy you will become- what you will look like, what you will be interested in, what kind of person you ultimately will be. Turns out, we didn't know what we were talking about. :) Initially, at our sonogram where we found out if you were a boy or a girl, I was convinced that I was pregnant with a girl. But, I also thought Gianna was going to be a boy and that Von was going to be a girl, so I guess I'm not good at predicting genders! Your dad and I also thought that you were going to look just like Von when you were born. Wrong again. When we compared the newborn pictures, you and Gianna have very similar features and you don't look a thing like Von did when he was born.
It really made me think about what I envision in life. Don't get me wrong- I was not upset when I found out you were a boy or that you looked like Gianna more than Von, I was just shocked at how wrong I was. But it's not about me. It's not about what I think. God already knows what kind of man you will become, and what you will look like, act like, and be like. My job is to help you grow into the man that God wants you to be. He already has a very specific purpose for you and your life here on earth. During the crazy morning hours when I'm awake feeding you, I often pray over you and thank God for allowing me the privilege to be your mother and to raise you, His child, as my own. I thank Him for you daily and hope that I won't disappoint Him (or you).
Looking at a newborn child is the most amazing miracle. The fact that I was just pregnant and now there's a perfect little child sitting in front of me, it often leaves me speechless. The wonder of God, His miracles, His timing, His love, beauty, and grace... My God, how great thou art! You are perfect in every possible way. I love staring at your features. Your little slanty eyes, your light hair (that your siblings didn't have when they were born!), your cute little fingernails, your tiny, skinny, legs... they all make you so unique. Even as I sit here typing this, I can hear the cute little noises and grunts you are making as you wake up from one of your many naps.
Every little thing about you is perfect. :) I love you more than words will ever be able to communicate. I am beyond blessed to be your mother and I pray that I will be the best mother I possibly can be for you.
I love you so much, Gabriel Michael. Welcome to our world. :)
Love,
Mom
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