Eleanor Ann Balch was born Wednesday, April 29 at 2:42 in the morning. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 15 ounces (the exact same weight that I was as a baby), and she is twenty-one and a half inches long.
Thank you all for your sweet comments and support throughout the pregnancy! Today is Brandon’s birthday and we’ve just arrived home from the hospital after a slightly extended stay. There were a few complications throughout the inducing process and delivery, but I’m doing well and Eleanor is happy and healthy.
She has blue eyes, brown hair, and she’s just beautiful. We’re so in love with her.
What a gorgeous baby! I wish you all the best!
Well done and congrats, she’s gorgeous!
Congratulations. She is absolutely beautiful!
Congratulations :)
she’s absolutely beautiful and I cant wait to hear more about her!
i am new to your blog–but am wishing you a very hearty congratulations nonetheless! what a beautiful babe!
Congratulations to you both. Your new baby girl is absolutely beautiful!!
Congratulations!! She’s gorgeous!! :)
and she doesn’t look the least bit overcooked!
just darling :) congratulations
Hey Nicole,
Looks like we were even closer than we thought. My son was born on 27 April and he’s also a beautiful bundle of joy. Enjoy your sweet little angel as much as you can these next few weeks and be sure to take tons of photos.
Best Wishes,
Stacy
She’s such a sweet little thing :) Congratulations!
She’s finally here! WELCOME ELEANOR!
congratulations and all the best to the new parents!!
I can’t help but add my well-wishes. The picture of your new precious little one is stunning. Here’s to you and your growing family. Congrats.
isn’t she lovely!! just absolutely beautiful!
congratulations…
I LOVE her name. I know an Eleanor Ann that goes by “Rannie”. It was a family name and I always loved that “Rannie” was unique and meaningful.
Congratulations!
Congratulations! Haven’t left a comment on your blog before but it seems like the perfect time to ;)
Congratulations!! she’s so beautiful… enjoy the motherhood ride..
Congratulations, Eleanor is so beautiful! Rest up and enjoy!
Congratulations! A beautiful baby indeed :)
Congratulations from London – what a beautiful baby! They say that when a baby is born, so is a mother. Enjoy those first weeks – they’re so special x
congrats! She’s a star. Don’t worry too much about the schedule, it will come with time. She’ll be big before you know it. Enjoy her.
-Katie
Save Gocco Blog
I’ve been a ‘regular reader’ of your site for the last few months – and seeing your prego pics…and updates toward the end of your pregnancy (when she was STILL snuggled in your tummy) kept me on the edge of my seat! It reminded me of my pregnancy 6 years ago! (She was 2 weeks overdue and I had to be induced, too….!)
The other similarity – she was born 2 days before my husband. How fun to have them so close together in bdays. We all know how sweet girls have daddy’s hearts wrapped around their fingers……!
Take your time with her, and these days of ‘getting to know each other’ – you’re going to have such a special day tomorrow, your first Mother’s Day!
You know we’ll still be here – don’t rush back or feel obligated to!
Have a great 1st Mother’s Day tomorrow.
Que bonita!
C’est une jolie fille!
Felicitations!
she is just beautiful!
She’s gorgeous!! Congrats :)
Congratulations! She’s so beautiful!
She is beautiful. Congratulations :) Also, whoever took that photo is a fantastic photographer :)
Oh my what a beauty! Congratulations to you! I hope Mommy and baby are snuggled close and resting well. What a joy! ^_^
Sorry this is a little late but huge congrats to you and your family.
Look forward to reading more about her on your wonderful blog!
been following your blog and never commented til now. just wanted to congratulate you on your bundle of joy. what a beautiful, sweet baby! you and brandon are blessed.
Best wishes!! She’s gorgeous!!
Congratulations and mazal-tov
she is beautiful
Eleanor is absolutely beautiful. I adore her rosey cheeks!!!! (-: Congratulations and best of luck to you on the start of a new journey in your life.
congrats! she is so pretty and cute!! like an angel..
She shares my birthday by the way :)
Yay!
Congratulations!
I’ve been following your blog about 1 year and really like what I see here. And now I see your so-expected baby.
Such a cutie!
Welcome Eleanor :)
Greetings from Brazil!
such a beautiful baby for such a beautiful parents ;) congratulations!!!!
she’s gorgeous! welcome, eleanor!!!
Napakagandang bata!
The best of wishes from the Philippines!
Yay! Congratulations – She is absolutely Gorgeous!!!
“Welcome” from Texas!
What a beautiful blessing. Congratulations.
Congrats!!! She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
I’m a ‘little’ late here, but congratulations on your adorable baby girl! Aaawwwww. :)
Congratulations! She is the sweetest!
Oh my God, Lovely baby Congratulations …:-)
She’s beautiful and her birthday is the same as my oldest daughter Emily Caroline’s…she was born 6 years earlier. :) I somehow came across your blog and love it.
Lorie