Three Is A Magic Number

She's finally here! Kim and Dat welcomed Annabelle Elizabeth into their family on Saturday, May 16 at 4:09 pm. She is a precious angel and I am SO incredibly happy for them!!!!!!!!!


I was kinda sad that I didn't get to go see Kim in the hospital on Friday, but if you read yesterday's post, you know that I was quite busy! I worked super hard and super fast on Saturday morning to finish up those cakes so that I could get to the hospital. I tried to stay in contact with them to make sure I wasn't missing the big event!!!


I got to the hospital at around 1:00 and got to visit with Kim, Dat, and Kim's mom and dad for a while. Kim was such a trooper through her contractions. She didn't say anything negative or complain at all! At around 2:20ish, they decided it was time for Annabelle to make her entrance, so I went out to the waiting room with Kim's mom and dad. I tried to crochet for a while, but I was WAY too excited and nervous for my buddy!! So mostly, I just sat. And waited. And waited...

I had to be back in Rock Hill at around 6 to pick up two cakes from my house and take them to a birthday party. I decided in my head that I would leave by 5 so I could change, etc. As time ticked by though, I pushed it back to 5:30. If there was any way possible for me to be there and get to see them after the birth, I wanted that to happen! And then at 4:10, Dat came flying down the hall to tell us that Annabelle had just made her debut!!!


I'll say it. I'll admit it. There were tears in my eyes. My buddy is a mommy. In a matter of moments, I went from having a pregnant best friend to having a best friend that is now a mother. This is a BIG deal! :)

Kim's parents and I were very anxious to get to see them! But we had to wait some more. Dat was super sweet to bring out the camera and show us some pictures while they were checking Annabelle out and getting Kim all straightened out. Yay, Dat! Time kept passing and we kept waiting. And waiting.

At 5:20, Dat came out again. Kim's mom mentioned that I had to leave at 5:30, so Dat told us to come on back to the room because everything was almost ready. I am so thankful for those few minutes!!! I got to hug my buddy and tell her what a great job she did. I got to see Miss Annabelle at just an hour old. I snapped a couple of quick pictures with my phone and had to say goodbye. It was HARD to say goodbye, but I knew I would see them again on Sunday!!

Sunday afternoon, I got to the hospital at about 5. I had to wait out the mandatory 2:00-4:00 naptime. Dat's mom, grandmother, and brother were there when I got there. I grabbed a seat by Kim and had some great buddy time while I waited for my turn with the baby. And then it was my turn. :) :) :) I held her for a long time. Sweet baby love. Yay! I'll let the pictures speak for that.

Kim and Dat, thank you so much for letting me be a part of Annabelle's birthday! And thank you for letting me be a part of her life. I'm so excited about all of the time that we will spend together!!!

Although she was over a week late, I think she was well worth the wait.