Welcome to the world, Aralyn Leigh
September 18th, 2009Yesterday at 5:09pm the beautiful Aralyn Leigh Van Der Merwe said hi to the world with one magnificant scream. Aralyn means woman with song, and in her less than 24 hours on earth, she has already proven that she has the lungs to go along with the name (no, we did not get much sleep last night, and the prognosis appears to be very similar for tonight).
Aralyn is, quite simply, a rock star. She is alert and awake, eyes darting everywhere, and I kid you not, she seems to recognize us already. Not so much our voices, but she is so responsive to our touch. It is magical and terrifying and exhilirating.
I am still trying to wrap my mind around this miracle, but I will say that time came to a standstill for about 45 minutes this afternoon. Aralyn’s temperature was a litle low, so the nurse told me to warm her with my body heat (skin to skin contact). I think that was the moment I utterly and completely fell in love.
Lots more to come, but for now I will leave you with her beautiful profile:
tamela September 18th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Congrats you guys! And welcome to Aralyn! She is beautiful.
So refreshing to come across your blog, as I don’t meet many South Africans here in the Bay Area. Blessings on you guys as you get to know your new daughter!
Annie September 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
She’s gorgeous! May time continue to stand still for you and Jess as you get to know your daughter and begin life as a family of three.
Jay and Jackie Page September 19th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
We’re so excited for you guys!!! What an exciting time – truly a gift from God she is! Enjoy it all!!
Love,
The Pages
PJ Mullen September 25th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Congratulations to you on your new family, welcome to fatherhood!
pete September 25th, 2009 at 11:51 am
“This isn’t technically a Fatherhood Friday post…”
WHAT!? This is the biggest Fatherhood Friday post you can have!
Congrats on the new addition. Glad to hear everything worked out fine.
Joe September 25th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Congrats Rian! She looks beautiful! Very exciting news. I am with Pete, this is absolutely a Fatherhood Friday post if I ever read one.
Zerzix September 25th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
This is so much better than a basic FF post. Congradulations!
Rian September 26th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Thanks for your support, everyone! We’re not getting much sleep, of course, but it’s all worth it!!
WeaselMomma September 27th, 2009 at 7:04 am
Congrats! She is beautiful!
SurprisedMom September 27th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
She is as beautiful as her name. Congratulations!