Big Brother

After the nine months incubation period the day has come. Monday and by eleven Dr. Jadi and his team were ready to help the Angel of Roses into the world.

Soon after the estimated time, brother Justin got his new sister. Not that he would grasp the extend of the implications of not being the only child anymore, because his second birthday was only in January.   With Mommy and sister in the hospital, Daddy Mike came home and Justin’s mind was set at ease. He adores Daddy and boys-time means tons of fun.

Baby Emily

On the second day Justin got a first look on the sibling he’s going to love and protect. With dark-haired tiny, Emily in Mommy’s arms the first bit of newness kicked in and when she cried, Justin was unsettled. “Emily sad,”  before he turned around and ran towards the exit. Justin was sad too.

The next day’s visit was expected to be more emotional than the first. Mommy was still in bed with Emily in her arms and Justin couldn’t cuddle as he would have liked to. Daddy said when Emily cries she’s not sad but hungry and that’s her way to let them know she needs a feeding.  Justin is a compassionate soul and when Emily started to tell the world she’s hungry, he was heart-broken.  

Big Brother

Amid a snowstorm, Mommy and Emily were good to go home.  Justin sat at the table, watching a movie on his iPad when the family got reunited. Emily sound asleep in her basket. Justin got from his chair and gauged his options. With the blowing snow against the windows Justin ran the stairs to get away from this strange happening, but suddenly realized he left the iPad with Emily. He had to turn around and moments later Justin was back in his chair, watching the familiar cartoon characters on screen. They’re his best friends and only to be shared when watched together. He didn’t eat much that day.

Then Nana came to visit. Nana and Justin are best friends when it comes to play and exploring. Then Nana took baby Emily in her arms. That was something for Justin to get used to and even though Nana invited him to sit next to her, he said “Justin sad”.  

Justin peeped at his sister and then went to his table with toys. He knew exactly what he needed to do. Two years old and able to express his emotions, he threw off the toys, saved his favourite pirate ship for last. Mommy let nature run its coarse and spoke kind words. Justin took his nurture cloth and turned his back on the scene and laid down between his toys. Daddy used the opportunity to wipe off the table and helped Justin to put them back. The ice of oddity was cracked and the road to adaptation paved.

Sibling Love

Emily was responding well to the milk, so satisfied and easy to feed and to sleep. She enjoyed being hold tightly and when Mommy asked Justin to bring her a blanket because Emily was cold, Justin took ownership of his newly gained status. Proud to participate he gave the blanket to Mommy and took his chair at the table where Daddy was.  Justin turned on the iPad and -

That dinner was the best he had in a long time. 

A big brother eat all his food and enjoy the show.


Photographs courtesy of Focused Photography