Ellie Katherine Valdez
Born- 10/24/2009 at 2:15 AM
7 lbs 3 oz
20.5 inches
A true Show Stopper!
I was in 27 hours of Labor so I was THRILLED to get an epidural for the last hour and a half of it. This was me when I first realized that the epidural was working.
Right after she was born! The labor was long but the actual delivery was very short. It took just 5 pushes to get her out and she was in such a good mood when she got here. Notice she wasn't even crying when they were examining her.
She got irritated with the poking and prodding but was very tolerant.
My first time holding my sweet sweet Ellie. One of the best moments of my life.
Greg's first time holding Ellie. We couldn't stop grinning. Everyone in the delivery room thought it was our first child because we were SO excited all through labor and it was such a joy to finally meet her.
kiss kiss kiss
This is when she she had to hang out under the warmer. She loved it.
She has such a sweet heart shaped face.
Daddy videotaping her
Having their first chat
Look how long she is!
First conversation out of the womb with Mommy
Look at those big eyes
First family shot at about 3 AM (I wasn't supposed to be standing up yet but I wasn't going to just watch her across the room for an hour while she was being tested for everything- so I brought all my machines while I was still wired up).
First night went great- Good morning sunshine!
She looks like she is plotting here.
GiGi, Christine, and Melissa all came to visit us while we were in the hospital. Will post the pictures they took later.
Second family shot.
You can tell here that Ava and Ellie definitely look completely different.
Don't worry I'm pushing out her ears here holding her up
Our "gourmet" hospital meal for new parents.
Right after we took her newborn pictures- they are precious! Thank you for the outfit Aunt Jen!
I think Ava and Ellie look alike when they sleep.
Calling the world to tell them our good news!
leaving the hospital
Our show stopper Ellie!
