Evening Cuddles with Rebecca

After visiting with all of our friends during the day it was time for baby girl and I to snuggle up and get some rest. I simply can't get enough of this precious girl.

Rebecca took 5 ml of formula and it made her very happy and very sleepy!

Each time I would try to burp Rebecca she couldn't be bothered and wanted to sleep.  So far she's a laid back baby with the exception of burping.  In that department she's a bit stubborn.

By 10:00 pm Rebecca had finished 15 ml of formula which was great considering she was down in her over all weight.  She had lost just a touch over 5%. When it came time to get her bundled up for the night I made a switch from the swaddle blankets, which she constantly kept kicking out of, to a sleep slack with a zipper.  She wasn't too sure about the new contraption.

It wasn't long before she adjusted and she was to dream land.

Visitors for Baby Girl!

The greatest part of delivering Rebecca in Atlanta is being able to visit with friends that I've missed so much since moving to Tennessee.

Ellen was our first visitor and she brought wine!!  It was so wonderful to visit and catch up.  Maura was our next visitor of the day and I loved the big monkey balloon and pink champagne from her and Aime.  

Catherine stopped by too and brought the happiest flowers from her and the girls that were just perfect for a little girl! 

I think Rebecca loved all of the attention too!

Our next visitor to wrap up the day was Jennifer who brought the most nourishing dinner for mama.  

In keeping with tradition Jennifer also brought Rebecca her first cupcake to celebrate her "birth" day. :)

Morning Snuggles with Rebecca

Papa's are the best for snuggles!  Nothing warms my heart like watching Frazer snuggle with his daughter.

Despite having just given birth I actually felt really good!  It was so nice to bend over and see my toes and bend at my waist again.   More than anything I just enjoyed spending time with Rebecca.  It's one thing to experience a baby moving in my belly but holding her is an entirely different experience.  So much love!

This little girl loves to be snuggled too!

No words.  Just love.  Lots of love. 

Farmer Isaac

While mama was in labor with Rebecca the boys were having lots of fun with Nana and Grandpa.  Isaac was Grandpa's helper for the day and from the looks of it he had a great time playing in the dirt.

Welcome Baby Rebecca!

I'm one happy mama and very proud to announce the arrival of our precious daughter, Rebecca Elise Middleton.  She arrived at 12:40 pm today weighing in at 8 lbs 6 oz measuring 20 inches.  She's absolutely perfect!

I'm so happy this little girl was ready to arrive instead of waiting another week.  She's so sweet and precious my heart has busted wide open with love once again!!

Delivery was very smooth and it was another successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarian). From the time I started leaking to delivery was a total of 11 hours but only about three to four hours of active labor.  Labor was still painful but Rebecca was much easier to push out this time.  After a couple of pushes she was out and I only needed two stitches!!  It took a fraction of the time compared to Julian's birth.

Once Rebecca was in my arms we snuggled until my legs woke up.  She stayed in the room with me the entire time and never had to go to the nursery.

Once we were transferred to our recovery room and were all settled Frazer went out for his traditional dinner to the Varsity.  It's the first meal he had after both of the boys were born so it was only fitting to do the same thing for his daughter's birth. :)