Burrito Baby

I need to work on some posts of our sweet boy. For now, here's something to tide you over. Beau enjoyed TV time with Mommy & Daddy last night from the vantage point of Daddy's lap. Sweet little burrito!

Welcome Home

I have lots more pictures to post from the hospital, but for now I want to skip to Beau's homecoming today. It feels so great to have our whole family home together! Beau was eager to check out of the hospital this afternoon & looked very dapper for the occasion. Thanks, Mimi, for finding the perfect outfit in which to bring him home!
Meditating before heading out
Sweet snuggly boy
All strapped in & ready

I asked the nurse wheeling me down to take a picture of us & this is what I got. I'm not sure why she thought we'd want to pose by the baby but not include him in the picture, & I'm more than a little mad at myself for not making sure she got a good one before leaving.
First ride in the car
The twins were sleeping when we got home, but Jake was very excited to wake up & find us there. He kept saying excitedly, "Baby Beau!"

Me & my two favorite little boys
Mal woke up a bit later & joined the fun. She is particularly impressed with Beau's feet for some reason. Maybe it's because they're sort of huge.
Tickles for Beau
Beau & I are both doing great & are happy to be home. More to come soon!

I've Got my Eye on You

Beau is already perfecting his stink eye. Mallory should be proud, since she's the queen of that move!

Meet Beau Harrison

It was hard to believe yesterday morning that Baby Day had finally arrived! Jake & Mal were very excited to wear their big brother & big sister shirts to school.
Last time as a family of four
J & I took the kids to school & then headed to the hospital to check in. Our parents & J's sister, Rachel, kept us company in the observation room.

Let's get this show on the road!
"What have I gotten myself into?!"
At 11:56 am, this beautiful boy entered the world screaming! He was crying before they even had him fully out & managed to swallow a big gulp of fluid, which made his cries a little gurgly.
Sweet boy snuggling with Daddy
Mommy & Daddy's first pic with Beau
So happy to have met my newest angel!
Because of the fluid that Beau swallowed, they took him up to the transition nursery to monitor him & make sure that he was breathing well. He didn't require any extra oxygen, so he got to be brought into my room right after I was moved upstairs. I was thrilled to finally get to hold him & have a little skin on skin cuddle time.
One other scary thing about Beau's delivery was a huge knot in his umbilical cord. It wasn't knotted too tightly & didn't cause him any problems, but we know that it's a true gift from God that he was protected against any harm. Precious miracle baby!
Jake meeting his baby brother, whom he does not call Beau, but Baby Beau
Mallory meeting Beau
Funny face!

You can see his hair in this one. There isn't very much of it, but it reminds me of Mal's hair when she was born.
We had a good first night, & Beau has been nursing like a champ. It's amazing to me the difference between him & the twins in that respect. Since they were early babies, their sucking reflexes weren't fully developed, & getting them to eat was a major battle. Beau seems to know exactly what he's doing. So nice for Mommy!

We were also thrilled yesterday the first time that he had a dirty diaper! After all of the issues on his sonograms related to his bowel, I breathed a sigh of relief & said many prayers of thanksgiving that he seems to be perfectly developed with no complications. Praise God!

Thank you so much for all of the calls, texts, emails & prayers! We feel truly loved & are open for visitors!

He's Here!

Beau Harrison Chamblee was born this morning at 11:56 am. He weighs 7 lb 3 oz & is 19 inches long. We're all doing great! More pics to come soon!