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.
Heather
May 1, 2009 at 1:19 pmCongrats!! She’s gorgeous!!
Mixing Bowl Mama
May 1, 2009 at 1:20 pmShe is truly beautiful! Congratulations and all the best….
Kate
May 1, 2009 at 1:20 pmShe’s beautiful! Congratulations and enjoy your time with her.
Jamie
May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pmOh I love her name! Congrats!
Liz
May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pmCongratulations! She’s beautiful :)
Asia
May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pmOh, yay! What a beautiful baby. Mazel tov!
Erin
May 1, 2009 at 1:22 pmWhat a lovely baby! Congratulations!
Yolande
May 1, 2009 at 1:23 pmShe is beautiful! Congratulations!
Yvonne
May 1, 2009 at 1:23 pmCongratulations to you and Brandon. She’s so perfect :o) And a happy birthday too …
cindy
May 1, 2009 at 1:23 pmshe’s beautiful beyond gorgeous! many congratulations to the entire family!
Emily
May 1, 2009 at 1:24 pmCongratulations!!!
amy purple
May 1, 2009 at 1:24 pmshe’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 pmBeautiful baby girl! Congrats :)
April
May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pmCongratulations! I adore the name and she’s so sweet!
ileana
May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pmCongratulations, you guys! She is so sweet.
faryle
May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pmShe is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
Meggan
May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pmADORABLE. 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 pmTear…congrats! I am so happy to hear that you have a healthy, beauitful baby!
Jane Flanagan
May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pmCongrats to you both! She’s a stunner!
maja
May 1, 2009 at 1:25 pmshe is gorgeous! congratulations :)
resa
May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pmcongrats! she is beautiful. hope enjoy some rest.
jamie
May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pmShe’s gorgeous!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!
evy
May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pmShe is so perfectly beautiful! So happy to hear your good news!
Kara
May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pmoh goodness – she’s lovely! glad you are all well and home.
Congratulations!!!!
Kelley Lilien
May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pmAbsolutely adorable! Welcome little darling! Congratulations!
Holly
May 1, 2009 at 1:26 pmCongratulations! 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 pmNew babies give me chills! Congratulations, Nicole and Brandon … and welcome Eleanor!
Erin
May 1, 2009 at 1:27 pmCongratulations! I love her name. She’s beautiful!
carrie
May 1, 2009 at 1:27 pmCongratulations! She’s such a beauty! Loads of hugs and love sent your way. xoxoxo
Fernanda
May 1, 2009 at 1:28 pmCongratulations, 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 pmOh 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 pmCongratulations! And happy birthday to Brandon!
Cameron
May 1, 2009 at 1:29 pmA beautiful name for a beautiful baby. Congratulations, and good luck for a speedy recovery!
Cristina
May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pmCongrats! She’s is beautiful! Glad to hear you both are doing well!
lins
May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pmOh 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 pmCongrats on a healthy and beautiful baby girl! Great photo!
pearllinds
May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pmShe’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 pmCongrats!!
Anna A.
May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pmCongratulations on the new little one – she is beautiful!
Beth
May 1, 2009 at 1:31 pmMany congratulations! She is beautiful.
Summer
May 1, 2009 at 1:32 pmCongrats to you! Xoxo
julia
May 1, 2009 at 1:32 pmshe is just perfect. and she already has the cute chubby cheeks! congratulations!!
Elissa
May 1, 2009 at 1:32 pmOh wow! She is so adorably cute and gorgeous! Congratulations!
michelle
May 1, 2009 at 1:33 pmlook 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 pmCongrats on your beautiful baby girl.
Lindsay Y.
May 1, 2009 at 1:34 pmEleanor is a gorgeous name, which is fitting because she’s just beautiful! Congratulations, and have fun!
bri
May 1, 2009 at 1:35 pmwhat a sweet sweet baby girl…congratulations!
FRECKLES CHICK
May 1, 2009 at 1:35 pmShe’s darling, Nicole!!!! And such a precious name. Congrats and enjoy this new journey. =]
LobotoME
May 1, 2009 at 1:35 pmShe’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 pmShe is beautiful! Congrats….hope you are sleeping ok. Happy bday Brandon
Lora
May 1, 2009 at 1:36 pmCongrats!! She’s gorgeous!!
Deborah
May 1, 2009 at 1:36 pmshe’s beautiful! mazal tov!
jodi
May 1, 2009 at 1:37 pmshe is absolutely gorgeous.
congratulations!
Liana Miyamura
May 1, 2009 at 1:38 pmCongraulations, Nicole!!!
Ana
May 1, 2009 at 1:40 pmCongratulations!
Trina
May 1, 2009 at 1:40 pmShe’s beautiful! So happy to hear everyone’s healthy and happy! yay!
Trina
Luzel
May 1, 2009 at 1:40 pmWhat a precious little bundle! Congrats!!
Samae
May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pmOh my gosh. What a cutie pie! Congratulations!
Anna @ D16
May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pmOh, YAY! She’s so sweet!
Welcome, Eleanor. :) Congratulations, you three. x
sweet fine day
May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pmOh, she is perfect! Congrats!
L
May 1, 2009 at 1:41 pmI’m generally not a big baby person but your little girl is absolutely beautiful!
Jessica Martinez
May 1, 2009 at 1:42 pmHer face is luminous. She is a cutie!!! Congrats.
Nancy Dunn
May 1, 2009 at 1:44 pmOmg! She’s beautiful! Congrats to you both :)
Stephanie
May 1, 2009 at 1:44 pmShe is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!
vanessa
May 1, 2009 at 1:44 pmCongrats! Hope you guys are getting a couple minutes of sleep here and there!
kim de montreal
May 1, 2009 at 1:45 pmCongratulations!!!! 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 pmCongratulations! She is precious!
Leah
May 1, 2009 at 1:45 pmShe’s beautiful. Congrats, Nicole — and welcome to the ride of your life!
Gumbo
May 1, 2009 at 1:47 pmShe’s your greatest creation. Congratulations!
Liesbeth
May 1, 2009 at 1:48 pmCongratulations from Belgium!
Sweet Eleanor, may your life be full of happiness!!!
Tara
May 1, 2009 at 1:50 pmA million congrats to you, hubby, and baby!
Alexa
May 1, 2009 at 1:50 pmAww, she’s super adorable! I’m glad everyone’s healthy and home.
(Happy birthday, Brandon!)
Sheri
May 1, 2009 at 1:52 pmSo wonderful and pink. Congrats.
Sarah
May 1, 2009 at 1:52 pmShe is beautiful! What a lovely name – so happy for you!
Kelly
May 1, 2009 at 1:53 pmLOVELY! Congrats!
mary
May 1, 2009 at 1:54 pmFinally ;) Congratulations!!!
Tessa
May 1, 2009 at 1:58 pmAWHHH. She’s absolutely beautiful! I’m so glad you’re both healthy. Congratulations!
gena
May 1, 2009 at 1:59 pmgolly, that’s a cute baby! and congratulations to you! and brandon! and the pup!
Lauren
May 1, 2009 at 2:00 pmCongratulations 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 pmShe’s lovely! And well worth the wait, right?
Gillian
May 1, 2009 at 2:01 pmCongratulations!
Lisa
May 1, 2009 at 2:03 pmCongratulations on your little beauty! I’m so happy for you both. :)
Ros
May 1, 2009 at 2:04 pmGah! She is absolutely gorgeous! Look at those perfect little cheeks. Congratulations to mom and dad!
Whitney
May 1, 2009 at 2:05 pmWhat 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 pmShe looks absolutely adorable! Congratulations!
Laura
May 1, 2009 at 2:08 pmShe is just beautiful, congrats!
Kristina
May 1, 2009 at 2:09 pmShe is so beautiful – and just in times for mother’s day. Congratulations.
Linley
May 1, 2009 at 2:10 pmCongratulations! She is beautiful!
Kirstin
May 1, 2009 at 2:11 pmCongratulations! She is lovely.
Michelle@Everyday Celebrating
May 1, 2009 at 2:13 pmShe’s stunning! :)
whitney
May 1, 2009 at 2:13 pmCongratulations! 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 pmShe’s beautiful! Congratulations!
Michelle
May 1, 2009 at 2:13 pmcongratulations! she is so very pretty!
EvY
May 1, 2009 at 2:14 pmWhat a good old school, classic name.
Jayme
May 1, 2009 at 2:14 pmCongratulations on a healthy beautiful baby!
Heather
May 1, 2009 at 2:15 pmbeautiful girl, beautiful name!!! congratulations!!!
glad to hear you are home & both well!!!
Jenni
May 1, 2009 at 2:15 pmHave 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 pmcongrats. she is beautiful.
Katie
May 1, 2009 at 2:16 pmOh yay! She’s amazing! Congratulations!
Jill
May 1, 2009 at 2:16 pmCongratulations! I’m glad you are all doing well. She is beautiful!