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“Something old, something new; something borrowed, something blue,” is a phrase commonly used surrounding weddings.
But for Brent and Rachel Anderson of McPherson, the expression appropriately fits the birth of their daughter, McPherson Hospital's New Year’s baby.
Kaylee Marie Anderson was born at 6:25 p.m. Jan. 5, 2012, weighing 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 20 1/2 inches long.
Something new
Kaylee is the Anderson’s first child, their parents’ first grandchild and McPherson Hospital’s first baby of 2012.
“(It’s) very exciting,” said Rachel, regarding being the hospital's first mother. “She’s my first. I’m 30 and (Brent is) 39. We didn’t even know that we were going to get married and have kids.”
With a due date of Dec. 31, Brent did not expect to be the hospital’s first father.
“I was shocked,” he said.
Something old
Kaylee and her parents were the recipients of an old tradition, a large gift basket from the hospital, in honor of the New Year’s baby status.
Pat Bruce, president of the McPherson Hospital Volunteer Services, presented the Andersons with blankets, bibs, a travel bag, homemade hats, stuffed animals and other items donated by employees from various departments.
“It’s fun and it’s always a joyous occasion, and we have fun doing that,” Bruce said.
The Andersons are thankful for their positive experience.
“The hospital staff has been great,” Brent said.
Something
borrowed
Kaylee left the hospital wearing something borrowed – a pink knitted dress her mother wore when she was born.
It was given by Rachel’s grandmother and is finding its use for a second time.
It was mentioned it fits Kaylee much like it did Rachel.
Something blue
Kaylee was given something blue, a bracelet from her grandmother Angie Bonham, with December birth stones meant for Rachel’s due date that was five days before her actual birth.
“She came late, but boy, was she worth the wait,” Angie said.
Welcoming her birth are grandparents Angie and Vernon Bonham and Orlan and Susan Anderson. Great-grandparents are Nadine Bonham, Jack and Elouise Edwards and Margorie Wilvers. Great-great-grandmother is Lois Perkins.
“She’s got lots of people that love her,” Angie said.
Something
in the future
Rachel Anderson will continue her current career path – teaching classes online through the University of Phoenix and going to school to receive a doctorate in business.
This will allow her to stay at home with Kaylee, whose name she picked after she “fell in love with it right away” after seeing it on a baby name list.
Brent Anderson will continue his work at the McPherson Post Office.
“I like to walk my dog and go to the parks, so I’m looking forward to taking her out when she’s older,” he said.
“Something old, something new; something borrowed, something blue,” is a phrase commonly used surrounding weddings.
But for Brent and Rachel Anderson of McPherson, the expression appropriately fits the birth of their daughter, McPherson Hospital's New Year’s baby.
Kaylee Marie Anderson was born at 6:25 p.m. Jan. 5, 2012, weighing 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 20 1/2 inches long.
Something new
Kaylee is the Anderson’s first child, their parents’ first grandchild and McPherson Hospital’s first baby of 2012.
“(It’s) very exciting,” said Rachel, regarding being the hospital's first mother. “She’s my first. I’m 30 and (Brent is) 39. We didn’t even know that we were going to get married and have kids.”
With a due date of Dec. 31, Brent did not expect to be the hospital’s first father.
“I was shocked,” he said.
Something old
Kaylee and her parents were the recipients of an old tradition, a large gift basket from the hospital, in honor of the New Year’s baby status.
Pat Bruce, president of the McPherson Hospital Volunteer Services, presented the Andersons with blankets, bibs, a travel bag, homemade hats, stuffed animals and other items donated by employees from various departments.
“It’s fun and it’s always a joyous occasion, and we have fun doing that,” Bruce said.
The Andersons are thankful for their positive experience.
“The hospital staff has been great,” Brent said.
Something
borrowed
Kaylee left the hospital wearing something borrowed – a pink knitted dress her mother wore when she was born.
It was given by Rachel’s grandmother and is finding its use for a second time.
It was mentioned it fits Kaylee much like it did Rachel.
Something blue
Kaylee was given something blue, a bracelet from her grandmother Angie Bonham, with December birth stones meant for Rachel’s due date that was five days before her actual birth.
“She came late, but boy, was she worth the wait,” Angie said.
Welcoming her birth are grandparents Angie and Vernon Bonham and Orlan and Susan Anderson. Great-grandparents are Nadine Bonham, Jack and Elouise Edwards and Margorie Wilvers. Great-great-grandmother is Lois Perkins.
“She’s got lots of people that love her,” Angie said.
Something
in the future
Rachel Anderson will continue her current career path – teaching classes online through the University of Phoenix and going to school to receive a doctorate in business.
This will allow her to stay at home with Kaylee, whose name she picked after she “fell in love with it right away” after seeing it on a baby name list.
Brent Anderson will continue his work at the McPherson Post Office.
“I like to walk my dog and go to the parks, so I’m looking forward to taking her out when she’s older,” he said.
