Sunday, September 5, 2010
What a day!
Today has been one of the most exhausting days I have ever experienced(and I wasn't the one giving birth!). The Lord provided like crazy for Rebecca, myself and our new baby girl Reagan Lee Brooks! We had a great nurse, Rebecca only had to push for 39 minutes and Reagan has been awesome! Thank you to everyone who prayed and showered us with love today!
Visitation Schedule and Hospital Directions.
Want to come visit us in the hospital? We'd love to see you! In order to make sure things don't get too hectic, please contact Collin before coming. Visitation hours are from 9am to 9pm except for 1pm to 4pm which is nap time.
The hospital we are at is:
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Siratt Women's Center
1600 Hospital Parkway
Bedford, TX 76022
We are in room 121.
Thanks for all the prayers! We can't wait to introduce her to everyone!
The hospital we are at is:
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Siratt Women's Center
1600 Hospital Parkway
Bedford, TX 76022
We are in room 121.
Thanks for all the prayers! We can't wait to introduce her to everyone!
Today is the day!
I haven't slept as much as I should have lately. It's not because I'm busy or hyped up with caffeine, I just don't get tired until around midnight. I've always been this way. Rebecca, on the other hand, is the complete opposite: I am a night owl and she is a morning person. This difference in sleeping schedules usually has no effect on the amount of sleep we get. Well, that was until Rebecca couldn't sleep at night.
Rebecca would wake up multiple times at night and, I don't know if it was because of parental instinct, I'd wake up alert and ready to take care of whatever needed my attention. Unfortunately, this meant not only was Rebecca loosing sleep, I was too. I realize this is something I will need to get used to but the fact still stands: we are tired.
So, this morning, around 4:30am, I heard a loud scream and cry for help. I jumped out of bed and found my way through the dark to the living room where i found Rebecca watching T.V. I asked her if she was ok and she said, "Oh man! I was hoping that didn't wake you up! I'm sorry! Can you get me another bowl of cereal?" After catching my breath, I walked into the living room, got her another bowl of cereal, asked if she needed anything else and then went back to bed.
An hour later, I hear my name being called from outside the bedroom. Turns out, Rebecca's water had broken! Time seemed to stand still for a couple of seconds until the news registered in my brain:"I'm going to be a dad!" What a wonderful yet weird feeling!
Rebecca and I then began getting ready to head towards the hospital. The dogs were fed and let out, the bags that we prepared for the stay at the hospital were tossed in the car, and a video game and two movies were collected to be taken back to Blockbuster. Yep, you heard that right. The route that we decided to take included a couple of stops: Blockbuster and Starbucks. What? Late fees aren't cool and Rebecca wanted coffee! Don't judge.
At the time of this post, we have been in our labor and delivery room for around 4+ hours. Some family members have already come and visited, which helps the time go by. Rebecca and Reagan are doing great. I will be posting on Twitter and Facebook throughout the process so everyone who wants to be can stay in touch. I will also post some visitation information later. Say a quick prayer!
Rebecca would wake up multiple times at night and, I don't know if it was because of parental instinct, I'd wake up alert and ready to take care of whatever needed my attention. Unfortunately, this meant not only was Rebecca loosing sleep, I was too. I realize this is something I will need to get used to but the fact still stands: we are tired.
So, this morning, around 4:30am, I heard a loud scream and cry for help. I jumped out of bed and found my way through the dark to the living room where i found Rebecca watching T.V. I asked her if she was ok and she said, "Oh man! I was hoping that didn't wake you up! I'm sorry! Can you get me another bowl of cereal?" After catching my breath, I walked into the living room, got her another bowl of cereal, asked if she needed anything else and then went back to bed.
An hour later, I hear my name being called from outside the bedroom. Turns out, Rebecca's water had broken! Time seemed to stand still for a couple of seconds until the news registered in my brain:"I'm going to be a dad!" What a wonderful yet weird feeling!
Rebecca and I then began getting ready to head towards the hospital. The dogs were fed and let out, the bags that we prepared for the stay at the hospital were tossed in the car, and a video game and two movies were collected to be taken back to Blockbuster. Yep, you heard that right. The route that we decided to take included a couple of stops: Blockbuster and Starbucks. What? Late fees aren't cool and Rebecca wanted coffee! Don't judge.
At the time of this post, we have been in our labor and delivery room for around 4+ hours. Some family members have already come and visited, which helps the time go by. Rebecca and Reagan are doing great. I will be posting on Twitter and Facebook throughout the process so everyone who wants to be can stay in touch. I will also post some visitation information later. Say a quick prayer!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
A lot has happened!
Wow! It has been a while since I've posted! Figure it's time for an update!
Since February, Rebecca has felt nauseous every single day. Nothing really seems to help; she has medicine for it but still feels bleh most of the time. This hasn't kept her from being productive though! She's planned, and organized everything that needed to happen to get Reagan's room ready! Thanks to her, and the help of family, Reagan's room is ready for her when she comes home from the hospital! You can see pictures here!
Every checkup we've had, the Dr. says that Reagan is doing good. She has a nice healthy heartbeat and Rebecca is healthy as well. Praise the Lord for a healthy pregnancy so far! It sure brings comfort to know that God is in control.
We've had a couple of sonograms done since the last post as well; we even had a 3D sonogram done! You can view the sonograms here.
In June, Rebecca's coworkers threw a Baby Shower for Reagan. We got an amazing amount of stuff! I am always blown away by the generosity of the staff at Fellowship! You can see pictures of the Baby Shower here!
The baby shower at Fellowship wasn't the only baby shower though! Tomorrow, Reagan has another baby shower! We'll post pictures soon after!
We praise God for His love and omniscience during this pregnancy. Rebecca and I are excited that Reagan is coming soon. We know it'll be a huge change (and I'm not just talking about diapers), but we know the Lord will provide and that He will help us get through the sleepless nights. Your thoughts and prayers are cherished!
Since February, Rebecca has felt nauseous every single day. Nothing really seems to help; she has medicine for it but still feels bleh most of the time. This hasn't kept her from being productive though! She's planned, and organized everything that needed to happen to get Reagan's room ready! Thanks to her, and the help of family, Reagan's room is ready for her when she comes home from the hospital! You can see pictures here!
Every checkup we've had, the Dr. says that Reagan is doing good. She has a nice healthy heartbeat and Rebecca is healthy as well. Praise the Lord for a healthy pregnancy so far! It sure brings comfort to know that God is in control.
We've had a couple of sonograms done since the last post as well; we even had a 3D sonogram done! You can view the sonograms here.
In June, Rebecca's coworkers threw a Baby Shower for Reagan. We got an amazing amount of stuff! I am always blown away by the generosity of the staff at Fellowship! You can see pictures of the Baby Shower here!
The baby shower at Fellowship wasn't the only baby shower though! Tomorrow, Reagan has another baby shower! We'll post pictures soon after!
We praise God for His love and omniscience during this pregnancy. Rebecca and I are excited that Reagan is coming soon. We know it'll be a huge change (and I'm not just talking about diapers), but we know the Lord will provide and that He will help us get through the sleepless nights. Your thoughts and prayers are cherished!
Friday, June 4, 2010
It's a girl!
For those who haven't been told, and for those who can't take a hint from the blog's new colors (not to mention this post's title), Rebecca and I are excited to share with you that we are having a little baby girl! We are both pumped as all get-out and can't wait to experience life with her! I hope to put a sonogram video on YouTube soon. I'll keep you posted!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A Confident Heart
Rebecca and I recently went in for the ten week checkup. I'm always excited about these appointments; the opportunity to see the baby through the sonogram makes the pregnancy more tangible for me. Obviously the pregnancy is already real for Rebecca, the constant nausea won't allow her to feel otherwise, but, even though I'm consciously aware of the pregnancy, it just doesn't feel like a reality to me yet. So, needless to say, I was excited about seeing the baby.
After we made it into the doctor's office, a nurse directed us to a new room and then began to try and find the child's heartbeat. This was new to us; where was the sonogram machine? Were we not going to get to see the Baby? As it turns out, the appointment was only scheduled to verify the child had a strong heartbeat and a sonogram was not needed in order to do so.
As the nurse was trying to find the heartbeat, I began to get worried. I remember thinking, "What if they can't find the heartbeat?" Two minutes went by and she still hadn't found the heartbeat. Again I began an internal infinite loop of anxious thoughts, "Why would it take this long to find the heartbeat? Is this normal?" When I couldn't take it anymore, I spoke up and asked the nurse if this was normal. She reassured us that she was sure everything was alright and that sometimes it took up to three people to come in and find the heartbeat. And, as if she had just finished foreshadowing what was to come, she left the room to find another nurse to try their hand at searching for the heartbeat.
Right as the nurse left the room, I shot a confident look at Rebecca to let her know it was going to be alright and she shot the same look back. I could tell both of us were doing our best to not seem alarmed. A few moments passed and the other nurse came in and began the search. Time seemed to stand still.
Then it happened, a strong and confident heartbeat could be heard through the speakers. Rebecca and I looked at each other in amazement! What a miracle! Life! The baby within Rebecca, though small and helpless, had a strong heartbeat! What an amazing reality!
All of a sudden, it didn't matter that I couldn't see the baby; I knew it was doing well... I could hear it! I can't wait until the next appointment when I'll be able to hear it again!
After we made it into the doctor's office, a nurse directed us to a new room and then began to try and find the child's heartbeat. This was new to us; where was the sonogram machine? Were we not going to get to see the Baby? As it turns out, the appointment was only scheduled to verify the child had a strong heartbeat and a sonogram was not needed in order to do so.
As the nurse was trying to find the heartbeat, I began to get worried. I remember thinking, "What if they can't find the heartbeat?" Two minutes went by and she still hadn't found the heartbeat. Again I began an internal infinite loop of anxious thoughts, "Why would it take this long to find the heartbeat? Is this normal?" When I couldn't take it anymore, I spoke up and asked the nurse if this was normal. She reassured us that she was sure everything was alright and that sometimes it took up to three people to come in and find the heartbeat. And, as if she had just finished foreshadowing what was to come, she left the room to find another nurse to try their hand at searching for the heartbeat.
Right as the nurse left the room, I shot a confident look at Rebecca to let her know it was going to be alright and she shot the same look back. I could tell both of us were doing our best to not seem alarmed. A few moments passed and the other nurse came in and began the search. Time seemed to stand still.
Then it happened, a strong and confident heartbeat could be heard through the speakers. Rebecca and I looked at each other in amazement! What a miracle! Life! The baby within Rebecca, though small and helpless, had a strong heartbeat! What an amazing reality!
All of a sudden, it didn't matter that I couldn't see the baby; I knew it was doing well... I could hear it! I can't wait until the next appointment when I'll be able to hear it again!
"My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!" - Psalm 57:3 NLT
Monday, February 22, 2010
Nine Weeks
So many questions went through my mind that night: "How do we know if the baby is ok?", "What happens if...", "What should we do about...?", and "What's the best way to pay for ...?" When I think about it for too long, I end up thinking about how many things there are that can go wrong instead of thinking about what God has already provided!
Why do we allow ourselves to focus on what can go wrong when we know God and His plan can't go wrong?It's funny how we allow anxiety to become a part of our lives. There is always something to worry about; even after the baby is born, the next phase in our lives will contain uncertainties. Worrying about the health of the baby in the womb will be followed by worrying about the health of the baby as it grows outside the womb. Each step of the way there will be something else to worry about; if we let it, an infinite loop of fear and uncertainty can consume us.
It's been nine weeks and, even though I still have questions, fears and uncertainty, the baby is doing well. God has continued to provide in ways that only He can and Rebecca and I feel extremely blessed. There are still plenty of things to worry about at this time in our lives, but we've resolved to let God worry about them instead. Pray for us and the baby as we continue to refine our reliance on the Lord.
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