Thursday, December 30, 2010

Strangers in the Night


On our second trip to the hospital Christmas night, I reported to my driver, birthing coach, and partner in gestation that I was slightly nervous about meeting my abdominal acquaintance. 

While we had spent nine mortal months within a singular torso, my bashful inclinations continued to tempt me towards categorizing the two of us as strangers. I didn't know his profile, the sound of his voice, or even his name.

Three days later, I am pleased to report complete and intimate familiarity.
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  1. kellyDecember 30, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    SO beautiful, such a clever presentation and superb writing! How wonderful...Congratulations!

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  2. adrienneDecember 30, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Indescribably happy for you all.

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  3. Holly C.December 30, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    So, so, so happy for you all!!!

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  4. EJDecember 30, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful! Congrats! All these new babies are making me so excited to welcome my fourth in about a month!
    Erin, www.thesearemyreasons.blogspot.com

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  5. AnnieDecember 30, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Congratulations, Reachel! Your adorable Levi looks just like his daddy!

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  6. KellyDecember 30, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    What an adorable baby. You are so very blessed. I really liked your video as well!

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  7. Heidi JoDecember 30, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    congratulations. initimate familiarity...so true. blessings to you all.

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  8. DeLynnDecember 30, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Congratulations, Andrew, Reachel, and Coco! I am thrilled for all of you! Having been in the same place you are--adopting a beloved daughter and then giving birth to a precious son--I can so identify with the joy in your hearts! Many blessings on your family. Thank you for sharing pictures and a bit of your story. Hugs.

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  9. jessieDecember 30, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Congratulations! I love the part in the video of Coco and Levi sitting next to each other, it is so precious. Two darling babies!!

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  10. Dixie MomDecember 30, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Loved your writing and the video! Enjoy your new baby!

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  11. ErikaDecember 30, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Congratulations, Reachel!!

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  12. AileenDecember 30, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Cheena,
    He finally opened his eyes!!He Looks so much like Andrew. I want to eat him as much as I do Coco.
    You look beautiful as a mama of 2.

    Kisses

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  13. MMWDecember 30, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    I always cry when you present your new babies to us!
    Congratulations.

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  14. Laura Ingalls GunnDecember 30, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    A round of applause for a truly great feat! He is ever so handsome and darling.

    Blessings to one and all for what I am sure is to be a VERY happy New Year!

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  15. lisaDecember 30, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    So precious! Congratulations!!!

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  16. MikaelaDecember 30, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    What an exhausting labor--but what a priceless treasure. Enjoy these coming weeks with your new precious bundle!

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  17. JaimeDecember 30, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks for sharing! That was beautiful!

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  18. christa @ enSTYLEpediaDecember 30, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    i didn't realize you were so close to popping! (i'm secretly jealous, i still have 3 more months)
    he is beautiful, congrats.
    the pic of him and big sis is adorable...love the chub.

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  19. NatalieDecember 30, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Congratulations! He is precious! Enjoy this time!

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  20. stephanieDecember 30, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    oh, nothing beats the slow motion movements of a newborn! you all look fantastic. all 4 of you. congratulations, dear friends!

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  21. Lindsay JonesDecember 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Congratulations! We couldn't be happier for you guys! He is absolutely darling!

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  22. KateDecember 30, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    oh, make me cry now why don't ya? many congratulations!
    and I am uber-impressed at your ability to have created this video already! (or ever.)

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  23. RobynDecember 30, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Isn't it magical how deeply we can love and how quickly?

    He's perfection - and so alert! You all look wonderful. Quite the feat after such a long labor.

    My first two are 14 months apart after a 5 1/2 year season of being barren. And then I went on to have two more.

    Closely spaced children are a gift.

    Congratulations!

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  24. Chrissy JoDecember 30, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Oh my stars! Congratulations! He is oh so precious.

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  25. JennyDecember 30, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    love the video!
    congratulations on the safe arrival of your sweet levi!

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  26. SenjaDecember 30, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    oh congratulations!! :) he is beautiful and levi is on my top list of boy names.

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  27. ashley cooperDecember 30, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Yeah!! Congrats Reachel! He's so adorable, a mini Andrew! So happy as is well!

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  28. mollyDecember 30, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    he is absolutely gorgeous! many congrats :)

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  29. ShannonDecember 30, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    So precious and well-dressed. I wouldn't expect any less. Congratulations!

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  30. JulesDecember 30, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Bravo! Happy, happy, happy.

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  31. KatieDecember 30, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Congratulations! He is so sweet.

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  32. MadelineDecember 30, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Love the video! Congratulations. And can I just say how fabulous you look?! I never would have guessed that you had a baby just a few days ago.

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  33. BeckyDecember 30, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Ahwwwwww! I love, love, love him. What a doll and yes, he looks like his daddy. Love the shot of them looking at each other in profile. Excellent work, my dear, on both the video and the baby!

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  34. MariaDecember 30, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Levi is divine!!! Congratulations. So happy for you:)

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  35. EmilyDecember 30, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Congratulations! What a beautiful family!

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  36. KirstyDecember 30, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    So very precious. My favourite is him snuggled up to you right after birth with the tear on your cheek...gulp...sniff. Amazing. You look so beautiful. So wonderful. Congratulations to you all, what a magnificent, well deserved blessing!

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  37. Aynna banahnaDecember 31, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Congrats! I'm so happy for you. Little boys are so fun and amazing. And I love little Coco. She's so cute and chubby with adorable curly hair.

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  38. Grandma SueDecember 31, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Snuggles to you all!

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  39. SarahDecember 31, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Beautiful! They are but small babies that we hold in our arms for a fleeting time! Enjoy!

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  40. EmilyDecember 31, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Congratulations! He's adorable. Love the video!

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  41. LyndsayDecember 31, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Congrats on such a handsomely gestated little man!! :)

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  42. KimDecember 31, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Congratulations!!! Love the name, what a doll!

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  43. Jill BagleyDecember 31, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    SOOO CUTE!! thanks so much for posting that. its so great to be able to have a glimpse even though we cant be there. im showing this to ruby--so she can falsely meet her new cousin.
    i love the song, and the babies. arghh!! what a miracle!!
    cant stop bawling.:)

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  44. Alexa MaeJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Oh reachel, this makes me so so happy! I got a little teary. I am so happy for you and your growing family. Levi is so precious! He looks like a little man. And this video is beautiful, just beautiful.

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  45. YvetteJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Congratulations! He is just precious.

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  46. AmandaJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    He's beautiful, and so alert! Congratulations on finally getting to meet little Levi in person!

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  47. SharryJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

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  48. Dre + Drew - Midwest Living - Iowa CityJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Congrats! This reminds me of our little miracle. We waited 7 years to adopt Ashton our little boy and tried invitro 2 times, the second time our little Jaida was born. She is now 6 months old. I love seeing MIRACLES. Little Levi is precious . . . and so is COCO. I love her hair cut.

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  49. KarenJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    These films you post of your children are so enchanting! I love your song choice as well. Is that version by Cake?

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  50. Reachel Bagley, StylistJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Karen,

    That particular version of Strangers in the Night was executed by the Morning Benders (who do sound remarkably like Cake).

    Thanks,
    Reachel

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  51. tharkerJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Congratulations! He is a beautiful babe. I'm so happy for your sweet little family.

    I think my favorite part of the video is when he is gazing up at his big sister. What fun they will have together.

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  52. AmyJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Perfect, beautiful. made me cry.
    So happy for you & your family!!!

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  53. MimiJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I am so happy for your sweet {growing} family. What a wonderful Christmas blessing!

    Seriously, call me if you ever need ANYTHING!! I'd love to commiserate together.

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  54. Tanya LeighJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Congratulations! What a beautiful family, baby, and story. The video is picture-perfect! *May I ask which program you made it in?*

    Enjoy snuggling your new little piece of Heaven.

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  55. Reachel Bagley, StylistJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks Tanya, I actually used Apple's iMovie.

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  56. Hello*Lucky*HollyJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    absolutely breath taking

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