Brickhandler Family: Welcoming Reagan June

It was Monday August 22, 2011 and I just sat down after hitting my toe so hard into the door that I swore I broke it. The kids were so cute! Alyssa jumped right in and said "I'll cook dinner", while Eli held my hand and walked me up the stairs so I could bathe Luke and get him into bed. Kevin had just left to go workout and I knew he wouldn't be home for another two hours so I sucked up the pain (cause that's what mom's have to do), bathed Luke, read him a book, and put him into bed. Just as I finally caught my breath and laid my head down on the counter in the kitchen, my phone rang. It was Mike saying "the Dr just broke her water. Come come right now". So I seriously jumped out of the chair I was sitting in, started screaming, grabbed both Eli and Alyssa hugging them with excitement, and began collecting my things. Having just had Luke 8 months prior I remembered all the things I really needed in the labor and delivery room. Soooo I ran around my house collecting the camera, video camera, ipad, my book, the cell charger, and my sweatshirt. Pretty much acting as if I was the one having the baby. See what most of you don't know is that I know my girlfriend too well. I knew she was prepared, but they really didn't think they were staying so I knew they most likely didn't have everything they needed. And thank God I assumed because they forgot the most important thing..... THE CAMERA.

When I arrived my heart was pounding cause I was so excited and nervous all at the same time. As I walked into the room she was sitting there all calm (just as I expected). Mike was so darn cute! He was very attentive and right there to hold her hand as every contraction came and went. I felt so appreciative to be there and to be a part of her day. It was then that I knew she really trusted me as her friend to let go of any insecurities and believe that I was there completely for her.