Welcome to the world Robert Beck!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010, we welcomed Robert Beck Durham to the world. I had a scheduled c-section since the little toot did not want to flip. We had to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. to get prepped for my 7:30 surgery. I was so antsy and could not sleep. I woke up at 2:30 and started to get ready for our hospital stay. Once Miles was up and ready, we headed to the hospital. My mom and Rich stayed behind and Elle stayed the night with Miles' parents the night before. It was surreal driving to the hospital knowing we would have our baby in our arms in a few hours.
Everything went smoothly once we arrived. The epidural was nothing like I remember with Elle. I was having pretty severe contractions when I got one with her so getting one without being in pain was very different. It was very uncomfortable but I felt great once it was in.
The surgery went well though I felt so much pressure in my chest when they were pulling him out. Once I heard him cry and the doctors tell me what a big boy he was, I was overcome with so much emotion. Getting to see him and kiss his cheeks for the first time was one of the best moments in my life.
We went into recovery and Elle was able to come in and meet her brother. What a moment that was. She seemed excited but a little confused. The rest of our clan came in shortly after. Gigi, Grandpa Rich, Mimi, and Pa. It was an emotional time for all of us!
The nurses took Beck to be weighed and cleaned up while I went to my room. He was a whopping 8 lbs. 8 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long. No wonder I was in pain daily!
We had a wonderful hospital stay. The nurses let me sleep as much as possible. Beck is a fantastic eater and seems so laid back. I know this can change at anytime though :)
Elle has been very sweet to him but has had a hard time adjusting to sharing her parents. Miles is usually with her while I am with Beck. I know this is only temporary and that she will learn to share her parents with Beck one of these days. My heart hurts for her though.
We are so in love with our little boy! It is incredible how your heart can love two children so very much. We love you Robert Beck Durham!


Getting ready!



An amazing moment!

First kiss

Pa and Mimi meeting Beck

Gigi and Mimi


Elle meeting Beck for the first time

Priceless!

Pa and Beck

Look at me!

Grandma and Beck

The Riley's

My sweet boy

Poppy



My big girl came to visit

Gigi


Elle quickly took over :)


Nana meeting Beck




Mimi and Pa


Coming home!

Right after we walked in the door, Elle wanted to hold brother.


I love my girl!


I missed her so much!


Precious, precious boy!