09.05.23, Welcome, B!

Dear Brecken,

I want to tell you about September 5, 2023.

Our story starts at around 1:45 am when your Mom woke me up and told me, "It's time." That was code for: this baby is about to join us in the real world.  Your mom's contractions were coming in hot (less than 5 minutes between), so it was time to make the early morning journey to downtown Nashville. Looking back, part of me was probably relieved it happened in the middle of the night because I had this giant fear of getting stuck on I-24 in rush hour.

So we loaded up our 'to-go' luggage and a couple of last-minute items, and off we went to St. Thomas Midtown.

Then things took a twist.

Picture this: It's 5:00 am. We've been greeted by a nurse and welcome staff. We've been checked into a delivery room. Your mom is in a delivery gown dealing with frequent contractions. We're ready. The world is ready.... But then the Nurse performs a couple checks before revealing a confused look and relaying the fact that you weren't' ready to come out.

Um, what?

Then we had a uncheck ourselves out of our little hospital hotel room and found a breakfast bagel restaurant to regroup and rethink our plan. Luckly your mom's regular doctor was able to see her (and you) by 9:00 am.  And poof!  Your mom got marching orders that we were going to 'induce'.  Back to the hospital to start the process all over again.

Much of the afternoon was a mix of waiting game, contractions, and pushing. My job was to hold your mom's hand and say encouraging things such as: let's have this baby already 😁😁

And shortly before 6:00 pm, you arrived: 8 lbs, 9oz with chubby cheeks and slightly battered and bruised...but ready to cuddle and eat. 


Brecken, Day 1

First 'Ussie' with Mom and Dad
It would be another day before we finalized a name: we wanted to be sure your name matched you and your personality. We spent the evening enjoying your cuddles, and your mom ordered an insane amount
of sushi for her first non-preggo meal.

On September 6, 2023, we finalized your name, and your Grandma came to visit with your Big Bro and Big Sis. We came home on September 7, 2023...

Welcome to the World Brecken Alexander!


Love,

Dad




Nice to meet you, Grandma


Your mom's hospital sushi buffet.

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