Mark's wife Andrea was induced yesterday morning. Her parents from Canada were here and they left early that morning to be with her. Tom & I stayed here waiting for Brie to wake up. We wanted her to sleep as long as possible b/c we didn't know how long we'd be at the hospital. Finally, around 9:30 she woke up. I was DYING to get to the hospital. We didn't know how quickly Andrea might progress. Mark kept us updated, but last we heard Andrea was dilated 3 cm and would be getting her epidural soon. We finally got to the hospital only to get a little lost. It was my fault. We parked in the pkg. garage and I led us thru the wrong crosswalk into a medical office bldg. instead of the crosswalk to the hospital. Mark called when we were finally on the right path and said Andrea was well on the way. He didn't elaborate. When we arrived on the 2nd floor waiting area, Andrea's parents said she was about ready to push. WHAT? We almost didn't make it!!! Tom & I rushed down the hall to get a hug and two quick pictures. This was about 11 a.m. The baby was born at 11:22. Whew. I'd have been TICKED if we missed this blessed event. Now on to the exciting news....
IT'S A BOY! To say Mark wanted a boy was an understatement. Not to say he'd have be bummed about a girl . . . everyone knows a healthy baby is all anyone really wants. However, Mark really wanted a boy. The plan was for Mark to come to the waiting area and get Aubrie. W/o saying anything to us about the sex of the baby, he whisked Aubrie to meet the new baby. When they returned, we were to notice which onesie Aubrie held - it was either monogrammed with pink letters or blue letters. THAT is how we would know girl or boy.
Well, when Mark came to get Brie, we saw his face. We knew in that moment Mark had a son. He could NOT hide the sheer joy and glow in his face. When he left the room, we all looked at each other and said, "It's a boy." We just knew. When he and Aubrie returned with the onesie monogrammed in blue, it just solidified what we already knew in our hearts. Mark was BEAMING! Cole Maxwell Rucker was born 7-19-11, 7# 15 oz., 20 1/2 inches long. (Maxwell was Tom's dad's name). Cole is precious. Love his little button nose. He looks alot like Brie (not how Brie looked as an infant, but how Brie looks at present.)
Blue monogrammed onesie.
Aubrie and her daddy
First picture of the Rucker family of four
Cole Maxwell Rucker
Mimi and her second grandson
Andrea is painting Brie's fingernails
Andrea and Mark with Cole
