oh baby!

Two of my buddies have had babies in the past two days. I'm a blubbering mess about it. (No, I don't want one.) It's just so...amazing!

I remember being alone in the hospital room with Rex shortly after he was born, completely in awe. He was perfect. And my body grew him. WHAT?! And then delivered him. WHAT?! And now this LIFE was my responsibility. WHAT?!

Of course, that was not the first time these thoughts occurred to me, but it's different after you've met your little person. Little person. Like a miniature version of you. Except helpless. WHAT?! It's completely overwhelming. Just remembering it is overwhelming.

I felt like I had not only witnessed a miracle, but got to take part in one. I felt incredibly blessed. (And terrified.) I can't describe it any other way. I hope those guys felt it, too. And when they're covered in vomit or poop or can't take another minute of screaming or want for nothing but a decent night of sleep, I hope they remember. Just like I do right now.

Welcome to the world, Scott and Ava!