Last Friday, we were woken up by a phone call just shortly after having fallen asleep. It was Brad, he told us Jayne was in labor and they were heading to the hospital! He asked if we could take Cohen and have him sleep at our house. Of course we would! It's nice living so close in cases like this.
So naturally, we hopped out of bed, got the pack 'n play set up, and ran outside to wait for the drop off. When they got there Jayne was in full labor, we grabbed Cohen quickly and brought him inside. He woke up so we brought him in our bed to watch some PBS Kids on the iPad in hopes that he would fall back asleep. And I waited anxiously for the call & go ahead to head over to the hospital to wait for the new ones arrival. I've been at the hospital for the births of all of my nieces and nephews, except for Cohen, because he was born in California. So I definitely did not want to miss this one. Even in the middle of the night. So after about 15 minutes, we heard from Brad that Jayne was basically going to have the baby any minute and that it was fine to come over.
I hopped in the car, zipped up E470, and was there in 15 minutes. Cara and I arrived at the exact same time, and probably about the exact same time my newest nephew made his way into the world! Jayne had the fastest labor and delivery EVER! Probably about an hour from start to finish! She did it naturally too...no time for an epidural! What a champ! By the time we made it up to her floor, Oma & Opa were waiting in the waiting room. They swore they had heard a baby cry, but had heard nothing from nurses or Brad since. We waited about an hour before Brad came out and announced the name of their new son...
Arie Kenneth Jansen
He is a cutie with a head full of dark hair!
He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces! A bit different from Cohen, who weighed almost a pound less at birth. But Arie was a typical BIG Jansen boy!
We all enjoyed a few snuggles and kisses and heard all about Jayne's amazing experience. Then we headed home. I think I was back in bed shortly after 3 a.m. A late night, but oh so worth it!
Mark had a little bit of a different night...he was still up until 3 a.m. even though he wasn't at the hospital. He had the pleasure of sleeping with Cohen for the night! I guess he's a wild sleeper! Ha!
When I got home we transferred him into the pack 'n play and we all got at least a few hours of uninterrupted sleep! What a bonding experience. I think someday when Cohen's older we'll laugh about the night he slept ON TOP of his uncle!
The next morning we woke up, got dressed, got some coffee, and headed over to the hospital for Cohen to meet his new little brother. We sent Cohen in first and of course he loved his new bro. He is an expert baby kisser, just ask Brooks!
Look at how sweetly he's looking at his brother.
Then we headed in for my guys to meet Arie as well.
They are no stranger to babies and they love their new cousin!
Here Nolan is delivering gifts to Cohen and Arie.
My boys all had boogery noses so I didn't really want them to hold Arie yet. So I held him and we took some pictures together, which of course Heath wanted nothing to do with.
But I asked him to sweetly kiss him on his hat, and he obliged! Silly boy! Brooks looks so huge next to the latest little one. He is 8 months to the day older than Arie.
Mark got to swing by quickly on his lunch break that day to meet Arie. But he didn't get enough snuggling in, so we stopped by on Saturday as well.
I just love this baby stage. I could hold him all day long. {NO...I will never have my own infant again, but I am always willing to cuddle someone else's! That is, when I don't have one of my many children hanging on me!}
Brad, Jayne, and Cohen...we are thrilled for you! We are so excited to watch you figure out this family of four thing. The love is indescribable!
Arie...it's amazing how much we love you already! We look forward to seeing your personality develop, to watching you and Brooks become buds like your big brothers are, and to pray that God's hand always guides you. Love you bud!
xoxo Uncle Marky, Auntie Abby, Nolan, Heath, and Brooks
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