So, we've almost completed the first month of our journey as parents. Our lives have changed so much in last month. I barely feel like the same person! I think the whole world knows now that Elliott James was born on August 29 at 1:50 p.m. after a fairly short induced labor. Our labor and delivery experience was wonderful and I was able to fulfill my desire to have a natural childbirth. We had a fabulous lady named Renee who was our doula and helped me get through some pretty intense contractions. I'm sure I'll write more about the whole birth experience later.
Elliott is a neat little guy. Sometimes being his mom feels very surreal, as if I am looking in on someone else's life. Sometimes I forget that he's actually mine. He's changing everyday and everyday I am figuring out something new about him. We are settling into the routine and he is sleeping better at night. A couple of nights ago I got 3 1/2 hours of uninterrupted sleep. It was bliss! Our pediatrician thinks that he is going to be a redhead. He's looking more and more that way everyday. Elliott definitely has his father's blue eyes and complexion (or should we say vampire tan). I should probably go ahead and stock up on baby SPF 100 for next summer!
Gabe and I have been overwhelmed by the level of support that our family, friends, and coworkers have shown us over the last month. Gabe had a surprise shower at work when he returned after Elliott's birth. He came back from lunch and his cubicle was full of diapers! My friend and coworker Shannon came and took beautiful pictures of Elliott last week and all of the meals, calls, and moral support have meant so much to us. Having those supports in place has kept us a little bit more sane during the last four weeks. Thanks so much to everyone.
Know that there will be many, many adorable pictures of E coming and funny stories about Gabe and I bumbling our way through parenthood!
