We got the news shortly after lunch on Saturday. Our close friends have welcomed a new little boy into this world. It is always so exciting when a baby is born. My automatic desire is to rush out and purchase things for our new arrival. However I resist the urge to take home everything in the baby store and we pick up one of Abby’s favorite things she had as a baby and still enjoys to this day, her Sophie.

I also went through some of the clothing that Abby had grown out of. As we didn’t know if Abby was going to be a girl or boy before she was born, most of her outfits were in gender neutral colours. Pulling out some if her old stuff I couldn’t believe how tiny they were. It’s scary to think not long ago we were welcoming friends over to our house to meet our new family member. How quickly time flies…

When we arrived at our friends house the emotions and feeling of new motherhood came flooding back. My friend looked wonderful, yet drained and confused. I spent our visit snuggling her new little one, allowing mom to take a much needed break. I reassured her that what she was doing was the right thing for her baby and that she was a wonderful mother.

After we had stayed for a few hours it was time for us to take our leave.  On the drive home the car smelt of new baby.  I remembered holding Abby when she was that little and I found myself longing once again to feel the rush of excitement when holding your new baby for the first time.  Of course I would choose to skip the confusion and fear parts and go right for the snuggles and overwhelming sense of love at first sight.  One day perhaps my husband, Abby and I will welcome a new member into our family.  For now I will have to be satisfied with living vicariously through others…so bring on the babies!