The kids, not unlike Chris and I, had envisioned the birth of Shai much differently. They thought they would be present, watching the baby enter the world, cutting the cord, hugging mum and dad afterwards. For lots of reasons Shai's birth was different. While the kids found it very hard to see mum go to the hosiptal during labor, to wait to hear about his arrival and then to have him in the hospital for a few days, they have amazed me by the love they have showered on their new brother and each other. They are tender, soft, kind people, and their hearts have swelled just as ours have. Our family has grown in number, but this experience has brought us growth far greater.
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