Eli Alexander surprised us all when he arrived right on his due date - November 10 at 3:35 a.m. He weighed 7lb, 3.5oz, and was 20 inches long. He's got TONS of dark hair...we're talking baby toupee style. He has huge grey eyes, big hands and the most perfect teeny toes.
He might have his dad's hair and eyes but he has mama's appreciation for deadlines and efficiency. At 6:00 we were eating poutine at home. At 7:00 my water broke at the hospital. The first time I was checked for dilation I was 3cm...the next time they checked me I was a 10cm. And so on and so forth, all night long. Mr. Eli isn't a big time waster. When there's a job to do, he gets it done.
We've been home a few days now and are still getting into the routine of having another little man around the house, but everyone's been adjusting well. Eli is a champion eater and sleeper, which makes things easier. Peter has been absolutely perfect and even Rory is pretty happy with his new baby brother.
I'll get into more details on the birth story in another post, but for now I'll say that even with being tired and sore and having multiple moments every day where I stop and think "I can't believe I'm actually (insert name of baby-related task here)", this is the happiest I've ever been. I love being a mom and I absolutely adore Eli. People had told me about the kind of instant, intense, unconditional love you feel when you have a baby of your own, but it's something I can't explain. I feel lucky and so, so blessed.
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Congratulations! Beautiful baby boy! (:
ReplyDeleteOMG! He's absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations again :)
ReplyDeleteHe's absolutely perfect. How smitten you must be. It is true, the immediate rush of love you feel for your baby is overwhelming. Enjoy getting to know him!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Hes adorable and well done. Its amazing how we can make a baby isnt it
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Glad to hear both baby and mamma are doing good!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you Amy (and Peter too!). I can't wait to see you guys at Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSo, so happy for you, Amy! Eli is so handsome and it sounds like you had a wonderful birth experience. Love the name - I had Eli in mind if our next one was a boy! ;) Take care and enjoy every second! xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new arrival! So precious, and wow he has a lot of hair!
ReplyDeleteI knew it would be a boy. Congratulations, he is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAHHH He's perfect! I love the name too- gah now that I know that you're a baby naming genius, I'm not happy you're not sharing the girl name.
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Congratulations, doll.
Congrats and welcome Baby Eli! I was so excited to see your post in my reader because I saw on TNTS that you had the baby right on schedule. I can't wait to hear your delivery story. Eeeee congrats Mama!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a beautiful baby!
ReplyDeleteWeeping openly! <3 Congrats to you and your family. So happy for you Amy!!!! <3
ReplyDeletecongrats Amy!! Hope you are feeling great and can't wait to see more pictures :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that HAIR!!!! Again, I'm so so happy for you guys. He is so handsome and I'm sure you are both in baby heaven right now enjoying every single moment. I don't have experience of my own, but I hear it only gets better!! I can't wait to see more pics & hear all about little Eli as you get to know him better!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your little one and my BFFs new little guy were born on the same day, although hers came out bald as a cue ball. Look at all that hair! Way cute.
ReplyDeletecongrats! He's adorable & I love the name!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I am so so happy for you all :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! What a handsome little man! And that hair - so adorable!
ReplyDeleteGaahh! He's finally here. Congrats on your baby boy! He seems perfect. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's so handsome!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome little nugget! Congrats, mama. :) Can't wait to read all about the birth!
ReplyDeleteWELCOME TO THE WORLD ELI!!! You are just as adorable as your Mother!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!! Welcome to a world where something new is discovered everyday and your heart grows more and more with every breath your child takes <3
What a little badass. Congrats mama!
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