We got the call at 4am. Husband rolled over and smiled, “It’s GO-TIME!”
We scrambled out of bed and ran around with 4am excitement ruling everything we did. For the most part we got everything in the car that was meant to come with us, then off we went into a dark, foggy driving rain.
We live in South Texas, they in North Texas: we had a good 4.5 hour drive ahead of us.
When Boy and Girl arrived at the hospital, they were told that the baby would arrive by noonish. Whew. We’d make the birth! But about an hour later, labor ramped and it looked like FB would be born between 9-10am. By our calculations, we would arrive about 9:30. It was going to be close, especially since we were slowed down by the fierce rain storm.
Soon, I got a text from one of Boy’s/Girl’s friend that was with everyone in the labor room. We were getting a play-by-play!
pushing
pushing and yelling (this one made me ache for Girl as she went all natural, no drugs)
we see hair!
crowning!
Modern technology is a wonder. Each time my phone alerted we held our breath. Is he here? Are they OK?
We finally got one that simply said: HERE!
…and then the first pic of that sweet sweet baby.
He was born at 9:06; we arrived at 9:30. Yet, felt like we had been there for each contraction.
FB is no longer FB. His new name, at least here, will be E.
Here are E’s dets: 8 pounds 12 ounces, 20.5 inches long.
At times he looks like Boy, then he turns his head and looks like Girl. This morning they sent me a pic and it took my breath away. Looks just like boy looked.
FLASHBACK!
No more waiting. Our grandson is here!
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Thursday 21st of February 2013
[...] He’s Here!Welcome to the world, precious little one! Oh Mrs. Tucker [...]
Angie - EasyLivingMom.com
Wednesday 20th of February 2013
He's perfect! Thank you so much for sharing at my link party - I really enjoyed reading this :)
Mrs. Tucker
Wednesday 20th of February 2013
HE really is ;) Thanks!
Melanie
Sunday 17th of February 2013
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations!
Mrs. Tucker
Sunday 17th of February 2013
Thank you!
Linda @ A La Carte
Sunday 17th of February 2013
How exciting and congrats on the beautiful Grandson! My Grandson is almost two and the love of my life! It is such an exciting time!
Mrs. Tucker
Sunday 17th of February 2013
Thank you!