She was born at 12:34 Sunday morning, so she was a Resurrection Baby! Saturday I talked Ian into taking me to town for a walk along the river. I walked at least 3 miles and- surprisingly- labor started right after. It was about 7 or 8 hours long I guess; although, I think if I'd not been so tired and ready for bed after the walk, I'd say it would have gone a little more quickly. She was born posterior, so my mom and Ian who were on either side of me got to see her little face come first. I hear it was quite a sight! There was some meuconium in the water, so the nurses held her/suctioned her first, but then my mom got to cuddle with her till I was ready. She was beautiful, alert, active and loud at birth, and has been pretty much the same in three hour intervals since.
I will say that the hospital experience was not that great, and there were a lot of things I was disappointed with. But I'm so grateful that she is here and healthy and now home, and God definately met me where I was. He calmed me and held me there during the labor. I felt unsafe and pressured to do some things that I thought were dangerous, and I could feel fear in the room- their fear- but it just seemed to roll off me as I prayed.
Elizabeth roomed with us during our hospital stay. She left our room for two hours Sunday night so that I could rest (because her tummy was uncomfortable, she'd had trouble going potty), and for 45 minutes Tuesday morning (for the PKU, billi-test, and discharge stuff). Since coming home Tuesday afternoon, she has been the center of attention. Micaela sings and sings to her. Nathaniel and Gabe watch her every move and long to gently touch their baby sister. Asher runs between playing with his toys and petting sister's head. None of the children have held her yet. They still are coughing and running fevers off and on.
And now the real reason I'm sure you're here...
Elizabeth Ann weighed in at 8lbs 5 oz (same as her brother Nathaniel) and measured 21.25" (.25" shorter than Nathaniel)
Nana was very happy to get to be there
Elizabeth wanted her mommy, but the midwife wouldn't let momy have her yet
Daddy was proud
Mommy's in love
And Asher has his own personal baby
10 comments:
That's one of the prettiest babies I've ever seen! And Nana was thrilled to be there with Momma and Daddy while Elizabeth made her grand Easter entrance.
Nana
Oh, how wonderful! I am so excited to see her, she is just precious! Congratulations to you!
Love,
Chas
CONGRATULATIONS! momma and baby are both so beautiful. i just knew it was happening on Sunday...Sophia and i prayed for your labor throughout the day. i feel your relief that the ordeal is over :) can't wait to come meet Elizabeth sometime this summer!!
much love to all!
She's beautiful Becky! Congratulations to you all! I'm so glad she's here!!
Our love to you and Ian!
~Vic
Congratulations! We are excited for you! I hope everyone is feeling better now! When Sami was born, Autumn had the croup and Chris and I had the croup cold, but Sami never got sick =) Hopefully, when Eli arrives in a few weeks, I won't be sick--that would be a first for my pregnancies. =)
Love in Christ,
Suzanne
::snort:: Love the title. Thank you, thank you. I know you are busy but how precious to be able to see little Elizabeth. What a doll. There is nothing more precious than a newborn.
Can I tell everyone where your blog is so they can see?
P.S. I sent Sarilyn your contact info and the link to your blog as requested.
Alison- I am so excited that you and the children might get to meet Elizabeth and Asher this summer!
Suzanne- I'm excited to see you here, can you invite me to your blog? We miss you guys.
De'etta- you can share my blog address with anyone there who'd like it
And in case anyone else wants to know (Suzanne) Vicki had her twins on the 31st- my mom's birthday!
Hi Becky,
If you click on my name, Zan, it will show you my blogs. =) The love to paint on is about our kids and us. =)
I was so glad to find out about your blog from Alison!
Suzanne
Hello! If you click on the zan, it will show you my blogs and the blog, love to paint is about our kids. I was so glad to hear about your blog from Alison!
=) Suzanne
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