BIRTHDAY!

We would like to welcome Ellie to our family!

Born on Thursday Feb 3, 2011 at 10:44 am

7 lbs 13 oz

20.5 inches long

The birth story:

We went to the hospital to be induced. We got there a little after 6:30 am.  We got check in and hooked up to the monitors. I was 4 cm dilated. A little after 7, they started the pitocin.  Around 8 they broke my water.  Around 8:30 I got my epidural :) I was 5 cm dilated. At 10:00, I told Greg, who hadnt had any breakfast yet, to go get something to eat because it might be a long day.  He was gone for about 5 minutes.  When he got back I started crying in pain and told him I thought the epidural wasnt working anymore.  I had to call in the nurse and she checked me and said it was time to push!!  The doc and nurses were ready fast and after three contractions of pushing, Ellie was born at 10:44!  I didnt even know she was out....Greg had to tell me!

It was the easiest and fastest labor I have had.  I couldnt have asked for things to go any better!  Greg was the perfect coach!

The girls got to come and see Ellie soon after she was born.  Their school was cancelled that day because of the snow and cold weather.  So, they were very excited they didnt have to wait all day.  The girls are great big sisters and love Ellie so much.  They are always wanting to see her, touch her, talk to her, and give her kisses.

Ellie has been a great baby!  She is so sweet and precious and we are so blessed to have her in our family.  It seemed like a long wait, and we are all so glad that she is here, safe, healthy and beautiful!!