Ready or Not Here I Come

Brooke Emma Buell

April 9, 2009

4:35 p.m.

5 lbs 14 oz

18 inches

We had a very big surprise yesterday afternoon when we discovered that I was in labor. Brooke's due date was exactly 4 weeks away and I had counted on every single one of those weeks to get prepared. But, Brooke apparently was ready to come join our family. I was actually in labor for a couple of days and had convinced myself that it was just indigestion. When I finally noticed that my "indigestion pains" were coming every 5 min., I figured I should call the midwives just in case. They sent me to the hospital where the hospital staff had to convince me that I was actually in labor.


Everything went really well. Jeff is a fabulous labor support partner and my midwife Sue and nurse Natalie were great also. The labor went really well and about 5 hours after we got to the hospital our sweet little Brooke was born. We were a little worried about her lung development being that she was so early - but they say that she looks great.


My sweet husband was up until 3 am last night getting all of the baby stuff out of the shed and building a bassinet and trying to finish up Aubrey's new room. What a keeper!


We had lots of visitors to welcome Brooke into the world. Aubrey was intrigued by the whole thing. She knew who Baby Brooke was immediately, held her with Mommy for a few minutes and then felt content to play in the hospital room with her toys.


My parents left yesterday afternoon and got in about 2 am. They got to come and see Brooke this morning.

We're now a family of four!

Me and My Girls!

The proud dad!

After her bath she was quite alert for awhile and I got to get a few pics with her eyes open.

I had intended on uploading several more pictures, but the hospital internet is slow and I need a nap. So stay tuned for more pictures!