Meeting the Family

I am so grateful for Meghann. She was in the delivery room with me while Edy was off with Alex in the nursery. I was so exhausted and effected by the experience that I couldn't really hardly even think and Meghann stayed there right with me, holding my hand or my leg and comforting me until I could go off and see my BEAUTIFUL baby for the first time.

Uncle Patrick is an unsung hero in the story. He rushed to the hospital along with Meghann and patiently (and bravely) waited in the hall until Alejandro came into the world, and then ran back and forth between the nursery and my recovery room to deliver reports. Then, he was totally on the ball and took a beautiful video of my first time holding Alejandro. He proceeded to patiently put up with his home being full for the next couple of weeks. We all love Uncle Patrick!

Bela Jo arrived before Alejandro had even turned one day old. She was a really good sport about Alex jumping the gun and comming before she finished her trip. (She was on the road already when he came.)

Uncle Joel is a FABULOUS uncle! One day he came over and took care of Alejandro for a couple hours just so I could get some sleep! I was so impressed. Alex loves Uncle Joel.

Abuela and Abuelo Cabrales arrived only a few days after the birth. They came bearing lots of goodies for their seventh grandchild. Bela Jo mentioned how nice it was that they were so excited about Alejandro even with six other grandkids. And from what I hear, Daniela is very happy that she is still the only granddaughter. She's still the princess.

Aunt Kaity got there a week later. We were so excited that she came. Originally she wasn't going to be able to, but last minute she got a ticket! In this picture it looks like Alex is giving her a hug while he's sleeping on her belly.

Uncle Jared and Auntie Matisse came in about the same time as Aunt Kaity. I don't have a picture of Aunt Matisse with Alex on my camera (someone needs to send me one). This is when Uncle Jared miraculously kept Alejandro content for a long time during Patrick's graduation even though he was really fussy. You can tell Alex is having fun.

In the background you can see Pops and pseudo G-pa Kevin. (the only picture I have on my camera of Dad too).