Thursday, October 02, 2008

She is here...

Sorry it took so long, but no internet at the hospital.

I ended up needing pitocin to start labor around 1:30p. Didn't like that at all. Hurt like hell. Got epidural around 4:00p and pushed baby out at 5:44pm. Miss Eleanor Elizabeth weighed 7lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long.
All and all, perfect in every way. As you can see...






God is good.

41 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:08 AM

    oh gosh that last picture is stunningly AMAZING!!! She is beautiful, and as you put perfect in EVERY way! Big Congrats to your whole family!!!

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  2. Absolutely perfect, congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for your family to have such a blessing.

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  3. Anonymous10:26 AM

    Mazel tov! Oh Eleanor, you're a beautiful one. You remind me of someone I know very well, also named Eleanor. You are God's love, personified. Welcome, welcome, welcome!

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  4. Anonymous10:27 AM

    Oh my God! I love that last picture with both of you smiling!!! Melts my heart.

    Congratulations, cakes. So happy for you.

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  5. Anonymous10:28 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS! welcome to the world sweeting!
    i'm so happy for you. the last picture makes my heart smile. that little girl looks so happy and content being in her mommies arms. she is perfect! you SO deserve this joy!

    Lori

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  6. Anonymous10:29 AM

    i mean "mommy's arms" oops!

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  7. What a beautiful ending to an extraordinary pregnancy. God is very good indeed.

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  8. Oh! this post made my day! What delight and joy in the birth of this little girl. Congrats!

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  9. Awww, what a cutie! I love the last picture of baby smiling and you smiling too. What a super sweet and adorable picture!

    Congratulations again mommy and family!

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  10. She is perfectly beautiful! I'm not too surprised though, as God has blessed you with absolutely gorgeous children. I agree with everybody that last photo is something special.

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  11. Oh, Kate, after all you went through, I can't imagine the joy and relief you feel. What a miracle girl! She's BEAUTIFUL! (And I love that last pic, too.)

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  12. Goodness gracious! I am just so very happy for you guys. God is indeed good. She is stunning (and I don't say that to just any baby).

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  13. Anonymous12:20 PM

    Delurking to swoon. She is beautiful!

    Congratulations to all of you!

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  14. Anonymous12:24 PM

    oh what a beauty. congrats to all, enjoy her!

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  15. very very beautiful! all of you! :)

    congratulations dear kate!

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  16. what a little beauty! congrats! So happy for you.

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  17. Anonymous12:46 PM

    She is absolutely, positively, perfect. And yes, last pic is amazing. Congratulations!
    -Samiam

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  18. Anonymous12:53 PM

    Oh Kate she is absolutely precious! God is good, indeed!! Congratulations to you and your family!!

    Paula
    (PaulaNJ)

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  19. what a beautiful family you have! congrats my friend xx

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  20. Anonymous1:43 PM

    she is perfect indeed - what a lovely shaped head. (and more hair than I have, LOL!) And a little smile already! What a wonderful addition to your family. Congratulations!

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  21. She's absolutely beautiful, Kate! I'm so, so, SO HAPPY for you! Congrats again!

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  22. Ah yes, God IS good! Eleanor is beautiful and perfect! And the picture of the two of you smiling is precious!

    Enjoy your babymoon, if you can have one with 6 kids! Hope you have lots of help!

    PS Can't wait to see you slinging her!

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  23. I am just stunned speechless with tears in my eyes. What a precious babe, and you are so lucky that someone had the camera ready at that moment to capture the two of you! God is good, very good to you.

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  24. Anonymous3:44 PM

    Oh Katie and Eleanor how beautiful you both are. I am sure your Grandmother is in awe at you and her namesake. Will you call her Ellie for short? Your photographer was amazing, Is it another Jellybean Orignal? She needs a raise, She captured an amazing moment between you two.

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  25. Sighhhhhhhh, I am almost speechless....such beauty....precious......

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  26. Congratulations! What a beauty!!!

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  27. Oh Cakes, she's BEAUTIFUL! And she's here. I am so thrilled for you. My heart could just burst!!! She's here - the little Sweetling that we prayed would make it to her birthday and now she's here. Amazing.

    God is good. Very good. Praising Him with you!

    Now, take it easy with yourself!

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  28. She is BEAUTIFUL!!
    I love the last photo of her smiling.
    Congratulations. I'm so pleased for you.

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  30. Anonymous12:34 AM

    Your family is beautiful. Congratulations on the birth of your gorgeous daughter. The last picture brought a tear to my eye! I'm so truly happy for you.

    Tania
    x

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  31. Congratulations! What a beautiful little girl!!

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  32. Congratulations! What a beautiful little girl!!

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  33. Anonymous1:58 PM

    Aw, she's beautiful, Kate. I love the last picture. It's breathtaking.


    Tracee

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  34. Perfect in every way. A true miracle. And, I adore teh photo of you both with the exact same smile. Hugs to you.

    Love, Elizabeth

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  35. Wanted to add -- I think she looks just like her siblings. Lucky girl!

    Elizabeth

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  36. Congratulations to all you guys and girls. Hope you're doing well now that maybe you can breathe again??

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  37. Yes indeed she is perfect. Congrats

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  38. I have no words, just awe and gratitude. Thank you God for this perfect little person to complete this precious family.

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  39. Congratulations. She is absolutely beautiful and perfect.

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  40. I just can't stop staring at that last pic. It is so heart-floppingly beautiful. That smile on her face...she definitely knows who's holding onto her.

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  41. Anonymous9:04 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is just perfect!

    God is good!

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