JAMES MURRAY COOPER!

James Murray Cooper was born on Tuesday morning at 3:46, weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 18.5 inches.  After a bit of work, James made a welcome into this world with a loud cry and a strong kick! We spent a couple of days in the hospital - mainly for my sake - and finally came home on Friday afternoon. The last couple of days have been a groundhog day haze of waking up and feeding him and changing his diaper, etc, etc, etc... and I have a feeling that will continue on for quite a while.

We got to skype with the Texas grandparents today and James enjoyed it so much that he didn't cry!

Everyday, we get to know James better and everyday we love him more.  I can't wait to see who this little man becomes.

Here are a couple of photos from the first few days!  Don't worry, there will be plenty more to come!

Epidural just in and Brooke is A LOT happier...

 Ready for Baby James to be put into!

His heart rate and my contractions....

 Very nervous Brooke just told that it is time to "push"...

Fast forward 5 hours and here is James!

Aaron holding James right after he is born.

Beautiful Aunt Chanel visiting the day after James was born.

One of the few moments in the hospital that he slept!!!

On the way home in his car seat... in the bear outfit his Texas Grandmother gave him.

Getting ready for first bath

Updated Belly Photos

I added just a couple more photos. I think what this shows is that the changes REALLY start happening after the 30 week mark. 

With 6 days until my due date I am looking forward to a few things:

• Tying my shoes without grunting
• Getting out of bed in less than 3 minutes
• Getting out of bed without grunting
• Getting out of bed less than 4 times a night (wait this won't change). Edit: Getting out of bed just to pee less than 4 times a night
• Turning over in bed without a struggle
• Eating close to the table
• Eating without heartburn
• Wine
• Getting in and out of the car without grunting
• Not wearing ugly maternity clothing
• Walking faster than a duck waddle
• Wine. (Worth mentioning again.) 

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31 Weeks - Australia

34 Weeks  - Baby Shower Brunch

38 weeks. Tired brooke at work.