On August 25th, 2020 at 11:02 p.m., our worlds changed in the most miraculous way, and my heart swelled up bigger than I ever thought possible. Everleigh Grace had made her grand appearance into the world and instantly stole mama and daddy's hearts forever! She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and measured 20.5 inches long. It was so special for so many reasons. Even though it may not have looked how I originally imagined it (thanks Covid-19), the whole day was perfectly executed the way God had it planned out all along, and it was so evident that His presence was with us at all times. I have never felt more love in my heart than last night. I've truly never felt the kind of happiness and joy than I felt when the nurses placed Everleigh in my arms. It's the most special feeling that really just can't be put into words. I'm so thankful for our birthing experience and most grateful for our healthy baby girl, who has absolutely changed our lives in the best way!
Of course as a first-time mama, my heart longed for those special moments with friends and family near the end of my pregnancy...last date nights with my hubby before baby, gatherings where loved ones would get to see my growing bump and feel the baby kick, a last little getaway with my husband (just the two of us), even getting to go in-store to shop for our baby girl, getting to have my husband at the doctor's appointments, having him at the hospital for the ultrasounds, etc. But most of all, I really struggled with the fact that my mama and sister (or any family for that matter) wouldn't be able to come to the hospital on the day we delivered baby girl. With Corona Virus, there were no visitors allowed in the hospital. Having our family there on delivery day was the ONE thing throughout all of this that I stayed so hopeful about up until the last two weeks before I delivered because I couldn't imagine going through all of that without my family there. My entire life when I pictured this special day, I always imagined my mom and sister in the delivery room with Zac and I for the birth and then the rest of our family members coming in to meet the baby after delivery. As many of you know, we are a super tight knit family, and I never would have imagined that my family wouldn't be allowed inside the hospital during the birth of our baby girl. That was something that really wrecked me. It took a lot of prayer with this reality. But as always, God came through and covered me with a massive blanket of peace and calmness when the day finally arrived.
We were blessed with our actual Doctor at time of delivery, I know many do not get that experience. I am very thankful for the amazing team of nurses that made the whole process go without a hitch. Most of all I am thankful for an amazing, supportive, and loving husband who helped me every minute of the way.
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