Ella was born at 3:41pm today. Weighing 8lb 10oz. 21 inches long. She’s got dark hair and the famous blue eyes. 10 fingers and 10 toes.
Chad DID stay for delivery. Last he mentioned, he didn’t plan on staying in the room. When he was explaining it he couldn’t find the words. I said, “Was it the most amazing thing you’ve ever experienced?” “YEAH!” he replied. “Is she the most beautiful lil thing you’ve ever seen?” “OOOHH YEAH!” I think Chad know knows what love really is.
He got to cut the cord. As he did the doctor pretended Chad cut his finger. I guess it was quite funny.
Chad passed on the first diaper change. He’s regretting that now, as he learnt about the “tar-poop”. He’s got the next diaper. We know what he’s praying for!
April managed to do natural childbirth. I don’t have the details on when she went in, but I know it was last night some time. I can’t believe she had an 8lb 10 oz lil girl!! She just a tall skinny lil thing. (But, then again ya never would have guessed I had an 8lber either.)
Well, I must get my buttocks off to bed!
OH-POOWEE HAS DONE A 180!!! He was awesome today. Last night Dr.R had me FORCE feed him every 5 min. some Pedialyte for an hour. I used a medicine syringe. I felt so STUPID-why didn’t I think of that! But, the nurse and Dr. J never thought of it either, so maybe I’m not THAT dumb! G-ma had him for the full 12hrs today. I think the two of them had a BLAST. Uncle Larry stopped over and they played and played. It was a beautiful day here, so PooWee even went outside with him for a bit. HE LOVED IT.
I gave PooWee a little lecture last night! I warned him, if he didn’t get better he was going to the hospital. 
I guess he listened!
justenjoyhim said,
April 6, 2008 @ 3:21 am
Congratulations to April and Chad on their beautiful baby girl!! How wonderful, and what blessings flow on you for helping keep a family together.
And I’m so glad that PooWee feels better.
Coco said,
April 7, 2008 @ 8:00 am
Congrats to Chad and April on the birth of precious Ella! Now I am going to visit that registry and get the gift out for them, since my flaky butt didn’t ever get that done.
Also, sooooo glad PooWee is doing better. I know how worried you were, Mama!