A baby story

Brooke right before the delivery. She had been lying down for hours, numb from the waist down, dilated at 4, when the nurses realized her IV (the one that softens the cervix and dilates you quicker) hadn't been dripping. They fixed it and she jumped up to an 8 in no time.


She was in good spirits right after the delivery, and Rylee was very calm and content, even while being passed from person to person.


Here's Phil's mom Lila, a first-time grandma.


And Phil, a new uncle.


All everyone talked about was how much hair she had.


BJ, the dad, was so nervous he was going to hurt the baby. His hands were all trembly.


Brooke's boyfriend, Cole, with the baby.


Phil offering Brooke his praise and comfort. He was so amazed at how well she did.


Presents from the hospital gift shop: a little doll and a ceramic owl (to represent wisdom, Phil said), and some gum cigars.