One More Makes Four!

As suggested by the new title of our blog, our family of three recently grew to four! Jack Collins arrived at 2:24 a.m. on December 2, weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and stretching to 20 1/2 inches long. He's just a little peanut, but so perfect! Backing up a bit... Jeritt and I were able to squeeze in a much-anticipated date night on Friday. We had tickets to a Ray LaMontagne concert and were hoping that we'd be able to attend. I can't say I was extremely comfortable, but it was a great show, and Jack definitely seemed to enjoy it as well! Early Saturday morning I began feeling, as Ella would say, "icky." This continued all day on Saturday (while Jeritt and Ella attended soccer), and later in the day my contractions picked up to about 10 minutes apart. Aunt Erin came over to stay with Ella, and after we put her to bed, we headed to the hospital. Of course, on our way, the contractions slowed way down, so they made us pace the halls before admitting me around midnight. However, after that, things happened quickly! Jack was born just a couple of hours later, and we arrived in our room around 5:30 a.m. Sunday was a blur of visitors, with Erin, Martin, and Ella arriving first. While she was definitely interested in her new brother, Ella was also excited about the new baby doll Jack gave her, and even managed to snag a few of the hospital diapers for at-home play. Later, Grandpa and Grandma C. arrived to meet their second grandchild, then Abbie and Eric and Uncle Jeff and Aunt Kristin rounded out the day. It was wonderful to have so much company, and we were pretty exhausted by early evening. Thankfully, Jack was, too, and we got some much-needed sleep. We're so happy to have such a healthy, beautiful little boy, and can't wait to get to know him more in the coming days and weeks!

Ella meeting her brother, Jack.

Dad and his little boy.

Ella feeding her latest baby doll, which Jack gave her:)

Uncle Martin and Aunt Erin took great care of Ella while we were at the hospital!

A family of four (plus one Cabbage Patch doll).

Grandpa and Grandma C. meet their first grandson.

Eric and Abbie with Jack.

Proud Uncle Jeff.

It wouldn't be a Bushaw birth without champagne! 

Aunt Kristin snuggling Jack.