It's Friday, time for Mommy Moments again. This week theme is about our kid's experience in welcoming a new sibling. Waiting for a new baby was a bitter sweet experience for Evan. On one side he was excited he knew he would become a big brother. We told him on the day my OB/GYN confirmed my pregnancy. He instantly said he wanted a baby boy. Well, I guess God granted what he wished for.
On the other hand he also began to realize that after over three years of being the center of attraction, now he had to share his fame with his brother. On many occasions I could sense a hint of jealousy on him even before his brother was born. But overall he just couldn't wait to see his brother.
The night before the big day, it was Sunday night, October 4th, I kissed him good bye with a promise that he would see the baby at the hospital in the morning.
The next morning he skipped school and went to the hospital instead. My CS was scheduled at 7AM and I was already inside the OR when Evan came. He spent times playing at the children play area at pediatric section while waiting for my operation.
Unfortunately, the hospital have very strict rules about kids under age. They didn't allow him to see me nor the baby that day. He was so sad, of course, I could hear him crying from the recovery room.
The next day he came again to the hospital after school. This time he was allowed to see both me and the baby. That was the first time he laid his eyes on his brother thru the window at infant room.
The first picture below was taken on the day we brought Eldrick home. Evan was so excited as if he got "a new toy", he spent hours watching his brother. The second picture was taken recently, they still like playing together.
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I bet EVan os a great big brother to baby Eldrick. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww... what a sweet sight!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute duo!
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Looks like Evan is a great big brother.
ReplyDeleteHe's a sweet Kuya.
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I sooooo love the last picture, they are so adorable together!
ReplyDeleteI remember when I gave birth to my 2nd child, my eldest was also with us at the hospital. But he saw his newborn sibling when the nurses called them to show the baby. There was a door with a glass window from the delivery room to the nursery. He was so awed when he saw the baby still a little blue :-) That was love at first sight.
Waaa.. I love your story. I'm actually inggit because Aori is still an only child. I love your last 2 pictures, they look so sweet together. Happy MM!
ReplyDeleteOh the pictures with two of them are cute. Thanks for sharing. Happy MM! Mine is up.
ReplyDeleteSO sweet! Our boy is just 4 months old and I am already thinking about how we will be able to hold down jealousy. Especially since he is the only grandchild and already completely spoiled. ;)
ReplyDeletethey look alike! and i am sure Evan cant wait to play with his little brother! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us this week!