Siblings Are Surprised With Newborn Sister Home From NICU But It's Big Sister's Meltdown That Went Viral

Mar 06, 2019 by apost team

Bringing a new baby home is an emotional time for most families. There's so much to do before the arrival. Getting to doctor's appointments, shopping for the new baby, and getting the nursery ready. For families that already have kids, the emotions are only intensified. Siblings help out their parents and help with emotional support as needed. The entire family anticipates the new arrival with joy.

Of course, things can happen with when a baby is born. A premature birth is one of them. This little one, named Charleigh, had to stay for sixteen days in the NICU because she decided to come a bit early. Her lungs weren't quite ready, so she had to be put on a ventilator for a few days.

While Charleigh was in the NICU, her older siblings Reef and Presley weren't allowed to visit because it was in the midst of flu season. The siblings patiently waited and went on with their day-to-day routine.

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One day, their mother wanted to give them a sweet surprise. When they came home from school, mom Courtney instructed them to wait a few minutes before coming into the room. Upon entering, Presley realized what was happening immediately.

She became overwhelmed with emotion as her eyes filled with tears. She actually clutched her heart the closer she came to the baby.

Presley's reaction shows she is going to be a great big sister to Charleigh. When asked if she wanted to hold her baby sister, she had no hesitation. She sat down and positioned her arms. The look on her face is precious as she gets to meet Charleigh face to face for the first time.

The entire sequence from Presley's run to her sister until she got to hold her for the first time is memorable and heartwarming.

Even though Charleigh couldn't come home right after she was born, the wait was definitely worth it. Presley's going to be a protective and doting big sister to this newest member of the family.

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