Finished Nursery

Here are the pictures of the completed nursery. I have posted the nursery up to the final details and Ben finished the nursery the Monday before Ellie was born. We had no idea it was just in time! Ben did a wonderful job with the final details and took a lot of time thinking about where everything would go. We made joint decisions put he was the man power and made a beautiful nursery for our little girl!

My First Week

Hi, my name is Ellie and I have had a great and very busy first week in this world. I have met many new people including all my grandparents and my Uncle Andrew. I have seen my new room, played in my new toys, watched football with my daddy and helped him build some new bookshelves. I even went to the doctor and have gone on a couple walks with mommy and daddy and my new friend Ethan. I have met lots of mommy and daddy's friends and everyone who sees me says I am very beautiful. I am a great eater and a great sleeper. I am very good for my mommy and daddy and they love me so much. I can't wait to go and meet new people and for more people to come and meet me! Keep checking in with us every week and my mom will be making sure to update all of our family fun and how well I am growing!

Introducing Ellie Rebecca Holden

We are very excited to announce the arrival of Ellie Rebecca Holden. She was born on November 11, 2009 at 2:50 p.m. She is very beautiful and we are so overjoyed to have her her with us perfectly healthy at 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
We began the day by checking in to the hospital at 7:30 that morning to induce labor so to avoid the risk of me getting sick. We were both healthy and were ready for her delivery. Once we checked in they started the pitocin and used a very minimal amount and things got going. At about 3-4 centimeters I got an epidural and things were great after that. The nurses told me it could take a while since this was my first pregnancy, so I was prepared for a long day and even night. We had 2 great nurses and we were there only patient's the whole time, so we got great care and support and they took their time comforting, explaining, and supporting Ben and I through the labor and delivery. Their only request was that we have Ellie by 3:00 so they could be there. We of course were happy to oblige. We progressed very quickly and all were impressed since this was my first pregnancy. We started puching and an hour and ten minutes later Ellie was here, again very fast for a first baby. Ben was a wonderful support and the experience was exactly what I prayed for for the past 8 1/2months. We were also extremely blessed to have my mom and Ben's parents there to meet Ellie within an hour of her birth. They were a great support and great at taking my mind off of things in the time before delivery.
We are home and adjusting to our new life at home. Look for pictures of our new life at home in the coming week and how we are adjusting.

Our new family!!!

Baby Time Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the day. We will be welcoming our little girl tomorrow. I will be induced at 7:30 in the morning. She is 6 pounds 14 ounces and is full term, so my doctor said it is time for this to happen instead of ricking my health deteriorating as time goes on. Also, a huge blessing, my doctor is on call tomorrow, so she will be the one to deliver our little girl!!! We are very excited and of course nervous. Please pray that things go smoothly and are healthy and safe. Also, pray that we can avoid a c-section and we progress smoothly. Pray for safe travels for our parents as well as they have started their travels here and will travel today, tomorrow and Friday, depending on their location and work schedules. Be looking for updates!!!

Still on the Couch

Things are still the same around here. We are at 36 1/2 weeks and doing well. The baby is very healthy and on Monday was estimated to be 6 pounds, 9 ounces. We have not showed any further progress, but my blood pressure was the best it has been since I went on bed rest. My doctor was very pleased with my appointment and I of course don't mind going to the doctor since it is my only time out of the house each week. We have had great friends and family come and visit with me and make us meals. I go back to the doctor on Friday for another check up, please pray we are both still very healthy and we have some more progress!