Monday, July 6, 2009

Jaxson (or Jackson) is here!

Brooke is a champ and my hero. The nurses were wondering most of the time if she was even in labor because she was taking everything so well. On Sunday night Brooke started feeling some contractions a little after 9pm. We started timing them and they were starting off really close, only about 3-5 minutes apart and the longest one being around 8 minutes. We called the doctor and he told her to come in to be monitored. She finally got checked in around 10:45 and progressed so fast that Jaxson (or Jackson) came to meet us at 1:17am, 7lbs 3.5oz and 20 in. long with Brooke being 37.4wks along. She only had to push 2.5x and it is a good thing because she had progressed so fast that her epidural didn't even have time to take effect. Both Mom and baby are doing great. We don't feel we could be any more blessed. Thank you for all of your prayers.


First family photo. (Doesn't my wife look beautiful people!!!!? You can't even tell that she just gave birth)


The poor little guy "swallowed the pool" as the nurses kept saying. They kept getting a lot of fluid out of his lungs just after he came. He wasn't too happy about that but he kept breathing like a champ.


Beautiful Mother with her new baby boy


Some guy that came in to hold the baby


Just the boys


I still can't tell who he looks like


I couldn't find a favorite so I posted all three of the big brother pictures. When Houston came home to take a nap he asked me about a hundred times why his baby brother couldn't come with us yet. He's VERY excited to be a big brother...we just hope it stays that way.






His sibling cake from the hospital. The kid was in heaven.

As you can tell we haven't nailed down the spelling of his name yet. Any suggestions? Jaxson or Jackson?

23 comments:

Brekke said...

Congratulations! Brooke, you are amazing! What a cute little family.

Unknown said...

i've been thinking about u. congrats.

Sean said...

That is awesome! Congratulations. Another Cooker.....just what the world needs. Can never have too many in my book. How big was he?

Tara said...

I am so happy for you. The picture with Houston is so sweet. As for the spelling I would go with the classic Jackson - but I am a traditional kind of girl. Either one is super cute.

Jon and Laura said...

Yay!! Congratulations! I'm glad the little guy waited until you got home :) He looks adorable. I'd love to get more of the info on the stats and stuff- of course only when you guys are up to it.

Philip, Melissa, & Summer said...

Congrats. He is super cute.

Beccarigg said...

Congrats Brooke! He is a doll and you're husband is right, you look amazing for having just given birth! Houston looks like such a good big brother in those pictures. So happy for you!

Erin said...

Congrats! He is adorable! Only 2.5 pushes. Not bad, maybe your third one will walk out... Hee hee. Miss you Brookie!

Annilee said...

Yea, so glad that he is here safe and that Brooke is doing well! I was just thinking yesterday that I needed to call and see if they moved up the due date. Guess they didn't need to! He is adorable, and Houston looks like a proud big brother! Hope we get to meet him soon!

mablebrown said...

Yay! I have been wondering if I'd hear anything soon. I'm so glad he's here and that everything went okay! Brooke is always beautiful! Congratulations you guys!

My vote is for the traditional spelling of Jackson. The c and k match Cook! I realize now, having typed that, that might only make sense in my crazy mind.

Heather Ridge said...

You know I like Jaxson.....he is adorable. So good to see you all tonight. What a cute family. Love ya guys!

Ashley said...

Congrats! What cute boys and seriously you look gorgeous! So not fair!

Melanie said...

Congratuations you guys!

And Brooke, I hate you a little for looking so fantastic right after giving birth.

My vote is for Jackson.

Emma said...

Congratulations!!! He is beautiful. I would opt for the traditional spelling with the ck. But it's your baby!

Meg said...

Yeah, I am pretty sure you are supposed to look like crap after giving birth. What happened to that? You look gorgeous, all of you. Little J is the cutest baby, just perfect. I love the pictures with Houston, so adorable. Congrats! I love the name. Only because you asked: I like Jackson, but go with your gut, he is your kid, you make the rules.
Congratulations.

Megan said...

Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Brooke! What a great labor you had! I'm so happy for you.

susannah said...

This is wonderful! He is sooo cute! And yes, Brooke looks phenominal. Seriously. We love you guys and are so happy for you!

Kevin and Kerry said...

Way to go. I am glad everything went so well. He is cute and so is Brooke. Can't wait to meet the littlest Cook!!

Kimberly said...

Congrats! You do look great! You new little one is beautiful!

Emily Wilson said...

Congratulations! He is beautiful and so are you Brooke.

~Ali said...

Congratulations!!! Your baby is beautiful and you look amazing - Brooke. :) I'm glad the delivery went well, but so sorry the epidural didn't kick in. You are the woman.

Nicole said...

I can't belive you've had him already, I feel like a bad friend, I haven't been reading blogs, and I missed out on this.. .congrats Brooke. Can't wait to meet him. :)