You're so lucky to get 2 bonus birthday posts in one weekend!
Theo's baby sister was born today at 12:35 p.m.--on her due date! 7 lbs 5 oz (actually we are still trying to decide whether it was 3 oz or 5 oz...got mixed messages) and 20 inches long. She has brown hair and her eyes are a lovely shade of newborn gray. I labored for 12 hours, mostly at home, and ended at the hospital with a drug-free VBAC. BIG thanks to Matt, my doula Brenda, my awesome OB Dr. Tchabo...oh and Baby Girl for being tiny.
I have to say I do not feel amazing at the moment but it was pretty amazing to push her out.
No name yet. We were unprepared.
Seriously, we were not expecting her to come on time. Matt was trying to pack my bag at 5 a.m. with very minimal instructions from me--it wasn't like I cared at the time. Hester (who was a doll and watched Theo all day and is watching him tomorrow too) had to bring us my purse since we forgot my ID and insurance card.
We'll update on her name once we pick one!
39 comments:
Hurray! Congratulations on your new daughter! VBAC and drug free, wow! Congratulations again!
I am so excited about the VBAC. But still a little sad not on my and Porter's birthday:(
Ahhhhh!!! Congratulations Eliza! That is so wonderful that you were able to do VBAC and so insane that you did it without drugs!
She looks beautiful in her little hospital hat and trendy identification bracelets. :)
It is rare to have a baby on the actual due date- so a super big fat congrats on that one too!
Can't wait to hear the name, good luck with that decision. I always think that's the hardest part.
Love,
Alison
Nice work, momma! Drug free. Wow. Just wow. You must be part super hero. She's adorable, and you look too good for just pushing out a baby drug free. Hate you for that.
Eliza, I'm so happy that everything went so well. Congratulations. You look radiant and so beautiful. Baby is beautiful too. I can't wait to meet her.
Congrats! She looks absolutely adorable!!
So precious! Congratulations on a successful VBAC and drug free!! Can't wait to know her name.
I am so happy for you.
Congratulations! Everyone looks so good!
She, and you look so beautiful. I kept talking to Aaron after I hung up with you saying things like, "how is a drug free birth even possible??" and, "can you believe she did it without drugs???" I can't wait to see her in person. Remember, just make the call I am there to do whatever..clean bathrooms, watch Theo, make dinner, etc.
Robbie and I are laughing because we thought that the text said 12:35 am (the text that we got at like 12:30 pm today), and we were like, "WHY didn't they call us then???"
It makes much more sense now.
ConGRATS.
Congratulations! How exciting...a girl. We are here if you need anything.
Eliza...you did it! Hurray! We are so excited for you guys! I knew it was a girl! We can't wait to meet her and find out what her name is going to be!
Congratulations Eliza and Matt! She is adorable!
I'm so happy for you! She is a beauty! And yeah for the vbac
Congratulations. Wish that we were in DC and could see the new little one. As it is, I am in SLC getting a root canal. Would much prefer to see the baby. I had one on time, one a day early, one a week early and the rest were 10 days late. They come when they will. I had 7 without drugs and I really prefer it that way. A lot of work (and pain) in the beginning but such a great feeling afterwards. Glad it was good for you.
I'm happy that you got the birthing experience you were hoping for last time. She's beautiful!
You're so funny! My bag was packed, hoping I'd go in 2 weeks earlier (maybe I'm the funny one)!! A due date baby! Hurrah for you guys! Thank you for posting. So thoughtful. She looks SO much like Theo, I think. Her mouth and nose anyway. Her knees and elbows do too, now that I look at them ;) You're so strong! Such a great mother. Good work.
How long did you push?
hooray! congrats on all the good news. such cute pix.
You have a daughter. Couldn't be happier for you. I was so shocked when I got Matt's text that you had the baby already especially after talking to you yesterday. I thought you would be pregnant for another week.
Congrats! Wish I was there to hold her. Can't wait to meet her though.
Take it easy. Lots of love to the Selander family.
Congrats! I am glad that things went very good for you! We are excited to hear a name.
Congratulations! She's beautiful! And I'm so happy that you were able to have her au natural!
Congrats! She's beautiful and you look amazing. Love you!
Congratulations! I love babies!
So excited for you, when I didn't see you in church I was gitty. And then when Talai told us GIRL, I wanted to cry I was so excited. Let me know what we can do, if you just need us to come over and entertain Theo while you sleep, cook you fabulous dinners, you just say the word. Also we can't wait to meet her and find out what her name is I am still in suspense. Congrats!!!!! Let us know when you're up for visitors. PS I can't believe you already blogged you are nuts!
1. Congratulations!!!
2. She's adorable!
3. You look really hott too - I'd be all excited for you but it kind of makes me want to stab you. 12 hours and you look that good?!
4. VBAC, no drugs, wooohooo!!
5. Yay for girls!!!
6. Might I suggest the name "Reva"?? It's super awesome I hear ;)
Congratulations Selander Family!
Congrats!!! How exciting for so many reasons - including that she came ON TIME!!!
She is beautiful and you look amazing in that photo!!
I can't wait to hear what her name is and to see pics of her big brother giving her lots of love!
Congrats again!
Congrats Eliza, Matt and Theo! How fun to have a little sister for Theo. We'll be watching for the decision on the name!
Way to go!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you Eliza! Drug free birth is an amazing, empowering experience. I am so happy it all worked out.
You look GREAT and your little girl is adorable.
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CONGRATULATIONS SELANDERS!!!!!
Not that you need another congratulations to sift through, but seriously, huge congrats! So glad the VBAC worked out. You look fantastic!
Really wonderful news! Congratulations!
congratulations on such an exciting event in your lives.
I can't wait to hear what name you picked out for her. I'm sure it will be darling.
Congratulations! How exciting for you and your family. I'm glad the delivery worked out for you. Drug free is painful, but somehow the pain seems minimal compared to the great blessing you receive. congrats again!
Congratulations on the darling baby girl, and the on-time, drug-free V-Bac delivery! Can't wait to hear her name.
Congrats.
Name her already.
Adding another Congratulations here. Everyone looks healthy and happy!
Beautiful!
Congratulations!!! She is beautiful. Congrats on your VBAC too -- that's so awesome! ;)
You deserve a medal for being drug-free and you look like you just came back from church or something, not like someone who just had birth! Darn you and people like you who always look good! And congratulations!
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