My Life Parenting Pregnancy

Eleanor Ann Balch

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.

Eleanor Ann Balch

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.

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  • Heather
    May 1, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    Congrats!! She’s gorgeous!!

  • Mixing Bowl Mama
    May 1, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    She is truly beautiful! Congratulations and all the best….

  • Kate
    May 1, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    She’s beautiful! Congratulations and enjoy your time with her.

  • Jamie
    May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Oh I love her name! Congrats!

  • Liz
    May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Congratulations! She’s beautiful :)

  • Asia
    May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Oh, yay! What a beautiful baby. Mazel tov!

  • Erin
    May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    What a lovely baby! Congratulations!

  • Yolande
    May 1, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    She is beautiful! Congratulations!

  • Yvonne
    May 1, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    Congratulations to you and Brandon. She’s so perfect :o) And a happy birthday too …

  • cindy
    May 1, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    she’s beautiful beyond gorgeous! many congratulations to the entire family!

  • Emily
    May 1, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Congratulations!!!

  • amy purple
    May 1, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    she’s absolutely precious. I’m glad you and baby are doing well. I’ve been thinking about you!

  • Candy
    May 1, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Beautiful baby girl! Congrats :)

  • April
    May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Congratulations! I adore the name and she’s so sweet!

  • ileana
    May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Congratulations, you guys! She is so sweet.

  • faryle
    May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    She is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!

  • Meggan
    May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    ADORABLE. And I absolutely LOVE the name Eleanor – it’s on my list of baby names when I eventually have one. :D

    Congratulations, you two. She’s beautiful.

  • Michele
    May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Tear…congrats! I am so happy to hear that you have a healthy, beauitful baby!

  • Jane Flanagan
    May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Congrats to you both! She’s a stunner!

  • maja
    May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    she is gorgeous! congratulations :)

  • resa
    May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    congrats! she is beautiful. hope enjoy some rest.

  • jamie
    May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    She’s gorgeous!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!

  • evy
    May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    She is so perfectly beautiful! So happy to hear your good news!

  • Kara
    May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    oh goodness – she’s lovely! glad you are all well and home.
    Congratulations!!!!

  • Kelley Lilien
    May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Absolutely adorable! Welcome little darling! Congratulations!

  • Holly
    May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Congratulations! My niece was born April 14th and I know how exciting it is to have a new addition to the family! I hope you are getting plenty of rest [or at least a little] and are settling in nicely at home. She is adorable, congrats again. :o)

  • Laura M.
    May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    New babies give me chills! Congratulations, Nicole and Brandon … and welcome Eleanor!

  • Erin
    May 1, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Congratulations! I love her name. She’s beautiful!

  • carrie
    May 1, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Congratulations! She’s such a beauty! Loads of hugs and love sent your way. xoxoxo

  • Fernanda
    May 1, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Congratulations, she is really cute. Enjoy as much as you can ’cause time flies. And happy birthday to Brandon too.

  • Ez
    May 1, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Oh my goodness Nicole! I am just giddy with happiness for you and Brandon! Eleanor is absolutely beautiful! Sending lots of love to you and Eleanor (and a birthday with to your hubby too).
    xo
    Ez

  • Michelle/suchaclancy
    May 1, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Congratulations! And happy birthday to Brandon!

  • Cameron
    May 1, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    A beautiful name for a beautiful baby. Congratulations, and good luck for a speedy recovery!

  • Cristina
    May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Congrats! She’s is beautiful! Glad to hear you both are doing well!

  • lins
    May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Oh she is so darling. Congrats! Glad you and the baby are doing well and happy bday to Brandon!

  • Rachel B.
    May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Congrats on a healthy and beautiful baby girl! Great photo!

  • pearllinds
    May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    She’s beautiful!! Congratulations!!!! Aren’t little girls the best?? And Happy Birthday to Brandon! Yay for Tauruses!! (It’s my birthday, too!!).

  • jess@thehomebound
    May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Congrats!!

  • Anna A.
    May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Congratulations on the new little one – she is beautiful!

  • Beth
    May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Many congratulations! She is beautiful.

  • Summer
    May 1, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Congrats to you! Xoxo

  • julia
    May 1, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    she is just perfect. and she already has the cute chubby cheeks! congratulations!!

  • Elissa
    May 1, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Oh wow! She is so adorably cute and gorgeous! Congratulations!

  • michelle
    May 1, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    look at how beautiful she is! congrats to the two of you. i’m sure she’s going to love her new room.

  • Hillary K
    May 1, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Congrats on your beautiful baby girl.

  • Lindsay Y.
    May 1, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Eleanor is a gorgeous name, which is fitting because she’s just beautiful! Congratulations, and have fun!

  • bri
    May 1, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    what a sweet sweet baby girl…congratulations!

  • FRECKLES CHICK
    May 1, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    She’s darling, Nicole!!!! And such a precious name. Congrats and enjoy this new journey. =]

  • LobotoME
    May 1, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    She’s beautiful! Glad you both are doing well and glad that she {finally} arrived! ;-)

    take care,
    jenny

  • Cherish Stockdale
    May 1, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    She is beautiful! Congrats….hope you are sleeping ok. Happy bday Brandon

  • Lora
    May 1, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Congrats!! She’s gorgeous!!

  • Deborah
    May 1, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    she’s beautiful! mazal tov!

  • jodi
    May 1, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    she is absolutely gorgeous.
    congratulations!

  • Liana Miyamura
    May 1, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Congraulations, Nicole!!!

  • Ana
    May 1, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    Congratulations!

  • Trina
    May 1, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    She’s beautiful! So happy to hear everyone’s healthy and happy! yay!
    Trina

  • Luzel
    May 1, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    What a precious little bundle! Congrats!!

  • Samae
    May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Oh my gosh. What a cutie pie! Congratulations!

  • Anna @ D16
    May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Oh, YAY! She’s so sweet!

    Welcome, Eleanor. :) Congratulations, you three. x

  • sweet fine day
    May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Oh, she is perfect! Congrats!

  • L
    May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    I’m generally not a big baby person but your little girl is absolutely beautiful!

  • Jessica Martinez
    May 1, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    Her face is luminous. She is a cutie!!! Congrats.

  • Nancy Dunn
    May 1, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    Omg! She’s beautiful! Congrats to you both :)

  • Stephanie
    May 1, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    She is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!

  • vanessa
    May 1, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    Congrats! Hope you guys are getting a couple minutes of sleep here and there!

  • kim de montreal
    May 1, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Congratulations!!!! She is perfect!
    Enjoy every moment of this special time,
    My mom told me “The first six weeks feel long and difficult but the next 20 years will fly by”
    Congrats again, you did it!

  • sarah
    May 1, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Congratulations! She is precious!

  • Leah
    May 1, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    She’s beautiful. Congrats, Nicole — and welcome to the ride of your life!

  • Gumbo
    May 1, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    She’s your greatest creation. Congratulations!

  • Liesbeth
    May 1, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Congratulations from Belgium!

    Sweet Eleanor, may your life be full of happiness!!!

  • Tara
    May 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    A million congrats to you, hubby, and baby!

  • Alexa
    May 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Aww, she’s super adorable! I’m glad everyone’s healthy and home.

    (Happy birthday, Brandon!)

  • Sheri
    May 1, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    So wonderful and pink. Congrats.

  • Sarah
    May 1, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    She is beautiful! What a lovely name – so happy for you!

  • Kelly
    May 1, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    LOVELY! Congrats!

  • mary
    May 1, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    Finally ;) Congratulations!!!

  • Tessa
    May 1, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    AWHHH. She’s absolutely beautiful! I’m so glad you’re both healthy. Congratulations!

  • gena
    May 1, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    golly, that’s a cute baby! and congratulations to you! and brandon! and the pup!

  • Lauren
    May 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Congratulations Nicole! I’ve been following your amazing blog and this is my first post! Your baby girl is just adorable! Best wishes with your new threesome! :)

  • kern
    May 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    She’s lovely! And well worth the wait, right?

  • Gillian
    May 1, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    Congratulations!

  • Lisa
    May 1, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Congratulations on your little beauty! I’m so happy for you both. :)

  • Ros
    May 1, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    Gah! She is absolutely gorgeous! Look at those perfect little cheeks. Congratulations to mom and dad!

  • Whitney
    May 1, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    What a cutie pie! Eleanor is my Mom’s name and she goes by Ellie or Elle. Too cute!

  • patricia
    May 1, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    She looks absolutely adorable! Congratulations!

  • Laura
    May 1, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    She is just beautiful, congrats!

  • Kristina
    May 1, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    She is so beautiful – and just in times for mother’s day. Congratulations.

  • Linley
    May 1, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Congratulations! She is beautiful!

  • Kirstin
    May 1, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Congratulations! She is lovely.

  • Michelle@Everyday Celebrating
    May 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    She’s stunning! :)

  • whitney
    May 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Congratulations! We are so glad you’re both healthy and doing well. She is a cutie pie. Sending hugs!

  • Amanda @ Fake Ginger
    May 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    She’s beautiful! Congratulations!

  • Michelle
    May 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    congratulations! she is so very pretty!

  • EvY
    May 1, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    What a good old school, classic name.

  • Jayme
    May 1, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Congratulations on a healthy beautiful baby!

  • Heather
    May 1, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    beautiful girl, beautiful name!!! congratulations!!!

    glad to hear you are home & both well!!!

  • Jenni
    May 1, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    Have been watching and waiting with great anticipation on the details of your delivery… Finally, a Gorgeous Gorgeous Girl! Congrats! Enjoy every precious moment!

  • Nali P.
    May 1, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    congrats. she is beautiful.

  • Katie
    May 1, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Oh yay! She’s amazing! Congratulations!

  • Jill
    May 1, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Congratulations! I’m glad you are all doing well. She is beautiful!

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