So, it turns out I was right about Thursday. I did have a baby that day.
After 15 hours of labor, including crying, screaming, sheer elation, along with no drugs and no epidural, I got to meet my son…
…Introducing Beckett Samuel Benjamin Cottrell (I know, it’s quite the name, isn’t it?).
He was 7 lbs and 11 ozs. 21 inches long. 12 days early. And completely perfect.
Allow me to show him off…
Congrats! Now get off the computer and take a nap! You’ll need it! :^)
He’s beautiful! Congratulations on this blessing. And that’s a lovely name.
Amazing! He is so adorable! Congrats Nicole!
Nicely Done!! Kick back and relax a little and enjoy the fam.
Woohoo! Welcome to earth Beckett Samuel Benjamin Cottrell. To succeed in this planet we have to make a lot of noise and be awake all night. I keed, I keed.
Congrats Nicole. He’s awesome!
Congratulations! He’s adorable. Praying for a speedy recovery for mama… and sleep. :)
He’s adorable! Congratulations on your new little man!
Congratulations! All the best to the whole family!
congrats!
Congratulations Nicole!!! Welcome to this world sweet man.
Great kid!
But, in kindergarten while other boys learn to write SAM, JOE, or even BILL, your boy gets to clutch his pencil and write, Beckett Samuel Benjamin Cottrell… Poor little kid.
He will be distinguished; he’s got a good start already.
John
Congratulations!!!
Felicitations! Can’t wait to meet him in person. :)
I love to hear about new life, new beginnings. It makes all of the garbage you hear about everyday, bearable. Congrats!
Aw, congrats mama! Those cheeks look munchable.
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That is quite a name.
Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh my goodness that is the cutest little bundle of joy! I’m so happy for you guys and I’m giving you a high 5 my friend for no drugs and being a soldier – you go girl! Hugs and more Hugs!
CUTEST baby! Congratulations on laboring without medication. Very impressive and inspiring really. It’s rare to hear that ladies will do that still.
Hoping you are spending lots of time resting and getting to know your newest family member. What a cool name!
Awesome… As a new dad of a six month baby, your life won’t change at all…
Oh wait…sorry I’m a little delirious from the lack of sleep