Hayden meeting his new sister

I wanted Hayden to be the first member of the family to meet Rebecca. He got to the hospital about four hours after she was born, and Ryan brought him into the hospital room.

“Hi Mama,” he said. “Seeping?”

“Yes,” I said.

Then he saw the baby in the bassinet. His mouth shrank into a tiny o. “Baby!”

“Do you remember the baby in Mama’s tummy?” Ryan asked.

Hayden nodded. “Out.”

Hayden holding Rebecca for the first time

The first time Hayden held Rebecca, she started to fuss. “Ssss,” Hayden whispered. “It okay.”


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He says her name “uhbecca.” I wonder how she feels about that.

Rebecca posing at 3 days

Comments

12 responses to “Hayden meeting his new sister”

  1. Erin Brown Avatar
    Erin Brown

    Oh my gosh. So sweet. Hayden is the most adorable little boy ever! And he looks really fascinated with the idea of having a new little sister. I’m sure he’ll be saying “Rebecca” in no time!

  2. Maria Avatar

    So sweet! 🙂

  3. Summer Avatar

    Aw! She’s so cute. I loved watching my boys meet their new baby sister. It was one of the sweetest moments as they gazed at her in wonder.

  4. Lindsey Avatar

    That’s so sweet! What a fun meeting:) I’m jealous. Complications after my boys were born threw special first meeting plans for Jeffrey out the window. Luckily, he loves them anyway:) Those are some very cute pictures (I love the bow on her head) and I’m sure even better memories.

    P.S. Thanks for the Jaren recommendation. He was the photographer on duty at my graduation, too. I’ll see if I can find a website…

    Hope you’re getting some “seep.”

  5. Marnee Avatar

    That is incredibly sweet. That must have been one of those moments that makes your heart expand.

    🙂

  6. Dorla Avatar

    So adorable! Congratulations to all of you!

  7. killlashandra Avatar

    Oh the whole conversation has be sighing and going ohhhh how adorable. What a wonderfully sweet moment. 🙂

  8. warillever Avatar

    I’m sure she loves being his Uhbecca. Who wouldn’t love being the object of such a beautiful love?

  9. Richelle F Avatar

    So sweet!

  10. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls Avatar

    Oh how so very sweet! And I love Hayden’s pronunciation of her name – priceless! They look so adorable together – congratulations again! 🙂

  11. ReBecca Avatar

    Rebecca is beautiful, as is your son. I smiled the entire time I read the post, especially his name for her!

    ReBecca

  12. bellevelma Avatar

    Congratulations! I’ve been MIA for a while and didn’t even know you were expecting. Anyway, she’s a beauty and I bet Hayden is going to be a great big brother!