she's here!!!

It's hard to believe that it has been a whole week since Rebekah came into our lives. Amy asked me if it felt like she's always been here...yes it has! What did we do before she arrived? I surely don't remember!

We went to the doctor Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in hopes that he indeed would put me in that night. The big news....nothing has changed! now where have I heard that before...oh right...the last 3 appointments! So we went to the hospital at 5:00pm. They got me to a room and evaluated. They started me on some medication to help start dilation. All night-every few hours-I would drink some watered:medication. Since they only allowed 1 person to stay with me overnight, Mom went to Aunt Tammy's and returned the next morning. Brian stayed with me, but didn't get any sleep.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

The nurse started my potocin(sp) at 5:00am. Mom joined us and Dr. Carpenter checked in on us around 8:00am. He wanted to break my water...okay that didn't go as planned! He said we will try again at lunch...umm....NOT WITHOUT MEDICATION!!! Dad, Whitney, and Jenn joined us that morning...followed by Earl, Tammy, Jonathan, Kevin, and Jessica. The pain wasn't to terrible until right before lunchtime. MEDICATION TIME FOR ME :) Most of the day is a blur as close friends and family joined us as we welcomed Bekah into the world. The Bayles, Allens, and Uncle Josh joined us too!!! Lunchtime came and NO CHANGE! Dr. C said we will wait until about 3:30 and check for any changes! Epidural Time!!! I have always heard horror stories about this...but it actually wasn't bad! The anesthesiologist explained everything and made me very relaxed! EPIDURALS=AMAZING!!! When 3:30 rolled around, Dr.C informed us that only a small change had been made(1/2 cm)...so c-section it was! My mom was worried and not to thrilled about what was happening to her little girl! Brian's conversation with Dr. C...

Brian: How long will it be?
Dr. C: about 20-30 minutes
Brian: OH! (face goes white and he begins pacing the room)


Everyone begins running around to get get ready for Bekah's quick arrival. After prepping me for surgery, everyone who has joined us came into the room. We gathered together as Tony lifted a quick prayer of thanksgiving and request for a safe delivery of our sweet little girl! It was very emotional as we lifted our heads from prayer! We were so excited and anxious as a matter of minutes we would be a family of 3.


As we rolled into the delivery room, Brian asked Whitney...what if I throw up...like in the mask?....UM? Swallow?!?!?!


Brian was shaking so bad as we were nervously waiting for Bekah to make her appearance. Dr. C said she has a head full of hair....We ask...WHAT COLOR? since the debate the whole nine months has been red or black hair...the answer..Black.

The next moment is very hard to describe...her first cry! How much could I love someone I have yet to meet and only heard her cry! Brian's color has returned! and we were so excited to meet her...hurry we want her in our arms! They cleaned her up and handed her to Brian...pictures are so precious as Brian loves on Bekah for the first time!

After surgery, we all gathered back together....
Michelle: Where's Earl?
...a few moments later...
Brian: Where did Earl go?
the curtain flies open...and Earl dramatically rolls Rebekah in

Welcome to our World Rebekah Elaine Adair!


We pass her around to get the first few loves before the nurses must take her back for her first bath. Everyone slowly makes their way home and its just Brian, Rebekah and I...soon though...the McCrorys come and Brian and Nathan make a quick exit to get some food! Amy and Emma get some sweet love before the nurse whisks her away. Soon it is just Brian Rebekah and I...all settled in for the night.

Over the next few days in the hospital, we welcomed lots of family and friends as they came to meet Bekah.

We are now adjusting to a family of 3 as mom has gone home and life is settling down. It's hard to image she is a week old already. WOW time flies!! She has started scooting in her bassinet so that her head is against the side. Stop growing up!

The "village" has already started spoiling her! We can't wait for God to guide us as we raise Rebekah Elaine Adair!

her children will arise and call her blessed...

As we are settling into our new way of life, we have had the pleasure of having my mother join us in becoming a family of 3. She has been a HUGE blessing to us this past week, as Brian returned to work and I adjusted to becoming a full-time mom. She would get up with me during the night and help take care of our sweet Bekah. Mom would make sure we had food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She would make sure that our clothes were clean...especially since Brian needed work clothes! What would we do without her?

I never realized the immense love of another human being. My mom has taught me that being a mom is more than just late night feedings, nasty diaper changes, and pretty clothes to change into. Being a mom is about loving Bekah like God loves his people. Being a mom is about teaching Bekah about God's love for her...and what it means to have faith in Him and to always follow His path for her.

Proverbs 31 is an excellent example of the type of women and MOTHER my mom is...

^[b]A wife of noble character who can find? 
    She is worth far more than rubies.
¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her
    and lacks nothing of value. 
¹² She brings him good, not harm,
    all the days of her life.
¹³ She selects wool and flax
    and works with eager hands. 
¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
    bringing her food from afar.
¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night;
    she provides food for her family
    and portions for her female servants.
¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
    out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;
    her arms are strong for her tasks.
¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
    and her lamp does not go out at night.
¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff
    and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor
    and extends her hands to the needy. 
²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
    for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
²² She makes coverings for her bed;
    she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,
    where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them,
    and supplies the merchants with sashes.
²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
    she can laugh at the days to come.
²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,
    and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 
²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household
    and does not eat the bread of idleness.
²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;
    her husband also, and he praises her:
²⁹ “Many women do noble things,
    but you surpass them all.”
³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
    but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done,
    and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

THANKS MOM FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE THIS WEEK AND ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE EVER DONE SINCE BECOMING MY MOM!!!!!  I LOVE YOU