Benjamin Edward Nichols
arrived at 12:30 on April 24, 2009
7 lbs, 7 oz, 19.5 inchesBen's birth story is quite a bit shorter than Tabby's (thank goodness). We were scheduled to have the C at 9 AM and were pushed back a bit and went in around 12. The docs and nurses and techs did their magic and he arrived shortly afterward in great shape. No visit to the level 2 nursery or any of that jazz, just whisked away momentarily for cleanup and weighing. I got to be with him in recovery and he started nursing straight away like a champ. So far he is incredbily easy going, happy and quiet. He's a keeper!!
The first thing Tabby said when she saw him was “baby doll!!” I'm pretty sure she thought he was a doll for her to play with. But she soon got that this was the infamous “Baby Ben” we've been discussing for months and lots of “he's cute!!” followed. She is definitely in love and wants to snuggle and cuddle him all the time. She is doing great hanging out with Grammy and Papa.
YAY!!!
Thanks so much for the quick updates! He is SO cute. I'm really happy that everything went just fine. Aww, I wish that I could snuggle him in person! Love his name. Glad to hear that Tabby is loving him so much, too! Welcome to the world of two children! 
Thrilled for you!
Congrats!!! He looks like Tabby (and Matt) and is gorgeous.
I guess it's my turn next. *gulp*
Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome to the world, Baby Ben!
Welcome to the world, beautiful boy!
Congratulations to Mom, Dad, and big sister Tabby on the birth of one gorgeous little boy!
Oh my goodness Jess congrats to you and your family! He is beautiful. I love you son's name.
He is sooo cute!!!! I can't wait to hold him!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
He is such a doll! Aww, so sweet. And I'm glad everything went well with the c-section. I hope mine is just as smooth. Hope you are enjoying these special first days!
Aaww, congrats!! He is beautiful!!
He's perfect! Congrats!
Oh, he's so gorgeous! Congrats to you, Matt, and Big Sister Tabby!