Harrison's Arrival

Harrison Bryan Cooley was born on October 18 at 5:09pm.  We are filled with JOY!!

Consistent contractions started at 1:30am on Oct. 18th.  They were on and off all night long.  We finally called the doctor at 7:30am and got to the hospital around 9.  After being there for just a little while the nurse said, "It looks like you're going to have a baby today."  It took a minute for that to sink in!  It was quite a day- especially since we had not slept the night before.   Finally at 5:09 the doctor said, "You have a baby....BOY!"  One of the first things I noticed were his big hands and feet.  Both of our families were able to greet Harrison when Jermaine brought him out.

It's still hard to believe that we are parents.  We love our little boy more than we could imagine.  I think that has been the biggest surprise for me.  I've always heard people say that the love for your child is like no other, but I did not understand that until now.  I had an instant, intense love for this beautiful little boy the moment I saw him.

We are so thankful for friends and family who have come to meet Harrison and bring us meals.

About to go home

Meeting his cousins

Hangin' out with Daddy

Mommy loves to kiss you!

He loves his paci and the swaddler (straight jacket)

I am four weeks old today!

Before our little guy arrived I had two more showers.  The staff at school threw me a "Gift Card Shower".  It was great, and we were so thankful for all those gift cards.  My sweet classes also threw me a surprise shower!!  They got us a gift card to Baby Gap- can't wait to get Harrison something!!

We were able to celebrate Michael & Miriam's wedding last weekend.  My mom and sister were so sweet to come with us to watch Harrison.  The wedding was absolutely beautiful.  Miriam was gorgeous!!  I am so glad that we got to be there for that joyful occasion.