SHE'S FINALLY ARRIVED!
Elizabeth Megan Hayes
b. February 18, 2009
w. 6 lbs. 15 oz.
l. 20 inches
Mom was ready... (barefoot and pregnant)
Her room was ready...
First moments ...
Elizabeth was born last Wednesday afternoon just before 5 pm. We arrived at the hospital early that morning for a scheduled induction, which the Dr. felt we should go forward with as she wasn't moving much and was measuring big (??) We were glad to have a chance to make sure grandma Megan could be there with the kids (my mom comes on Wednesday) and prepare ourselves and the kids the night before. We went out for one last dinner and a movie as a family of four, then picked Grandma up from the airport and went to bed.
The day of the induction progressed without incident. I found myself reading and napping to pass the time--pretty crazy what you can do with an epidural! I wasn't progressing much, though, and I began to worry she might never come out! Just then, I felt a mojor "drop" in my abdomen. I called the nurse and was ready to push. Within what seemed like a few minutes, she was in my arms. Harland and I cried harder than the girl in my arms. There are few moments in life as lovely as that. Now we are home and adjusting well. The boys absolutely adore Elizabeth and get really excited when she wakes up. I keep telling them that before long, she will be awake all the time--and she will want to play!
As for now, it is such a unique "honeymoon period" that I always savor. I can't get enough of holding and cuddling with her. She is so beautiful and pure. I'm so grateful to be her mother.
16 comments:
I love this post Heather--everything about it is beautiful from the nursery (that fabric on your glider is darling) to the new babe and mommy and to the sweet feelings you shared. I am so glad you have a daughter--and that you have a healthy family! Congrats and much love...
Congrats!! She is beautiful. And of course.. You know we love the name!!
Welcome to the world Elizabeth!
She is beautiful. I am so happy for you all!
Congrats! We are so excited for you. She is beautiful! Hope all is going well.
She's beautiful! I'm so glad that Elizabeth is finally here and that everything went well.
she is beautiful. i love her room. i'm glad all is well. you look so fabulous... well you always do!!
have fun with your sweet little girl. congrats that is so wonderful.
I'm so glad everything went so well (and that you didn't have to go over)!! She's such a beautiful little combination of her parents. How fun for you to have your little Elizabeth!
She's beautiful... look at all of that hair! We can't wait to meet her. We are disappointed we were in Orlando and missed her arrival. Congratulations!
The Guenter family
yeah! you make it look so easy. mother of 3, just had a baby, and you're back on the blog! congrats on the beautiful baby girl! I'm glad everything worked out well and that her brothers adore her.
Hallelujah... she's here! She is absolutely beautiful, Heather. Love the dark hair...what a surprise! We love you and wish you the best with your beautiful family. Good luck in the next weeks and months with everything you've got coming. Can't wait to meet little Elizabeth in the summer!
xoxo
She is so beautiful :0) Congratulations guys.... so sorry we haven't made it over, been cooped up with sick kids for 2 weeks. :0(
OH yay! So fun to see additional pics on the blog and what a fun photo of her nursery. It's darling! You did great! Hope you are feeling good and getting used to life with three.
Congratulations! She is beautiful and you're family is darling. It's been so fun to find your blog and see what you're all up to. Hope all is well.
Whitley Romney
Congratulations! We have lots of little girl cousins for Elizabeth to play with in CA. Hope to meet her soon!
Congratulations! She is adorable! I love that first photo! I am happy it wet so well for you. Those epidurals are so relaxing right? I love it. Her bedroom is so cute too! Take care!
What a beautiful baby girl! Congrats. Looks like things went perfectly! I hope the nights are going as well : ) Can you email me your address??? elisedg@mac.com Babies are such a blessing!!!
XXX, E
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