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.
Gina
May 1, 2009 at 6:21 pmShe’s gorgeous! Congrats to you both! <3
LindaS
May 1, 2009 at 6:21 pmCongratulations – she is beautiful!
Ali
May 1, 2009 at 6:23 pmAwesome. One of my most favorite names ever :).
gesikah
May 1, 2009 at 6:23 pmCongratulations! She’s beautiful and so is her name!
Tara
May 1, 2009 at 6:23 pmWelcome, little one! Congrats. Parenthood – the wildest ride you will ever have the pleasure of being on, and the one most worth it! She is absolutely beautiful.
A Merry Mishap
May 1, 2009 at 6:25 pmCongratulations!
She is beautiful, so glad to hear mom + baby are well!
Makes me really look forward to my own due date in September!
Still have a ways to go though…
Trixxie
May 1, 2009 at 6:27 pmCongrats. She is GORGEOUS!
Jenny
May 1, 2009 at 6:31 pmOh my god, she’s adorable!! Congratulations!
robin
May 1, 2009 at 6:32 pmEleanor?!!? Oh my that is toooooo cute! I love it! I wish she were mine so I could kiss that little cheek :O)
A million congratulations!
Desiree Fawn
May 1, 2009 at 6:39 pmYay!!!
She’s just SO beautiful!
I was starting to wonder if she’d arrived!
Much love to all of you!
Celeste
May 1, 2009 at 6:42 pmWhat a beautiful baby. She’s precious. Congratulations to you both!
Nanda Penelope
May 1, 2009 at 6:47 pmParabénssssssssssss!!!
Sua filha é linda… confesso que estava anciosa para o nascimento dela… pois é, nem te conheço, mas aproveito para dizer q adoro seus trabalhos.
Mais uma vez, Parabéns!!!
Nanda Penélope – São Paulo – Brasil!!!
Valerie
May 1, 2009 at 6:49 pmI’m dying over here. She is adorable. Congratulations!!
Anna
May 1, 2009 at 6:55 pmbeautiful! congratulations! she’s perfect!
Alexis
May 1, 2009 at 6:56 pmseriously… most newborns are a little funny looking, and I was willing to be the first to admit it if my daughter were, but she was far from it, just like Eleanor!!
She is stunning and there is nothing better in the world than to snuggle your little bundle. They grow so quickly, do not take a minute for granted…even if it is every minute of the night :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Becky
May 1, 2009 at 6:58 pmShe is beautiful. Many congratulations to you and Brandon!
Carla
May 1, 2009 at 6:58 pmwhat a beautiful girl and a beautiful name! hope you are feeling OK…thanks for the share!
Kristina @ my heart behaves
May 1, 2009 at 7:00 pmEleanor is precious and I bet you rocked it, lady! Congrats all the way from Dallas, Texas.
pamela
May 1, 2009 at 7:02 pmAwwww, she’s gorgeous! Love your picture of her. Congratulations to you & Brandon- happy birthday to both your sweeties! Take it easy, enjoy these early moments and rest up any free moment you have. So happy she arrived healthy, as is safe and sound within your home.
alivicwil
May 1, 2009 at 7:02 pmShe’s just perfect.
My ex just walked past (he’s a recent ex!) and stopped and said “Cute!” – and he’s been very anti-baby for a little while.
Congratulations, Nicole and Brandon.
And congratulations, Eleanor on picking such wonderful parents.
I’m sorry that there were some complications, but I’m sure it was all worth it!
Nicole
May 1, 2009 at 7:06 pmCongratulations!
I’m naming my daughter Eleanor as well!
Good choice in names, if I do say so… as my name is also Nicole!
Pamela
May 1, 2009 at 7:08 pmHow amazingly beautiful she is! Congratulations.
Kalee
May 1, 2009 at 7:10 pmI’m glad you are all doing okay. She’s gorgeous!
luuvely
May 1, 2009 at 7:11 pmall the waiting…..wasn’t it just worth it…like everyone has said…SHE IS PERFECT! :)
and i totally see why you love pink! :)
happy birthday brian :) suuuch a great bday gift :)
Kim
May 1, 2009 at 7:18 pmWhat a beautiful name for such a beautiful baby. Congratulations to you all.
Amanda
May 1, 2009 at 7:23 pmCongratulations!! She is perfect! I would love to design a birth announcement for her (and you). Please contact me if you are interested or check out my work at http://www.customizedstationary.etsy.com. Congrats again!
Brooke
May 1, 2009 at 7:28 pmCongratulations! She’s beautiful!
Shashi
May 1, 2009 at 7:43 pmYAY!
Victoria
May 1, 2009 at 7:43 pmA whole new life begins for you and your daughter. Congrats! She is beautiful.
Stacy
May 1, 2009 at 7:45 pmGasp. She is simply stunning. Congratulations on your new baby girl. Enjoy enjoy enjoy!
~Stacy
Amber
May 1, 2009 at 7:51 pmHi Eleanor! She really is beautiful :) Congratulations to you both (all the way from Australia!)
julie
May 1, 2009 at 7:52 pmShe is just precious! Congratulations!!!
Deb
May 1, 2009 at 7:53 pmshe is absolutely beautiful! she looks like a porcelain doll!
Fiona
May 1, 2009 at 7:55 pmYay for babies! I love her name, but then, I love Eleanor Roosevelt (not a bad role model, either)
Elizabeth
May 1, 2009 at 8:02 pmHappy, Happy, Joy, Joy! She’s delicious!
elizabeth
May 1, 2009 at 8:02 pmBella, Preciosa!!!! Felicidades! Enjoy these first few, days, weeks, months… they go by faster than you can imagine…. :)
Izabela
May 1, 2009 at 8:03 pmShe is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy every moment and congratulations!!!! Looking forward to more pictures!
Mariah
May 1, 2009 at 8:06 pmWe have an Eleanor too :) Congratulations… she radiates a wise soul.
MommyMoo
May 1, 2009 at 8:11 pmYaaay! Congratulations! I am so happy for you, and Eleanor is a lovely name. Glad you are doing well… have to confess, I was checking your site all day looking for updates. Your happiness makes other people happy!
We had a daughter 3 months ago (Sabine) and she is the light of our lives. Enjoy every minute and get lots of rest. xo
Marie T
May 1, 2009 at 8:14 pmCongrats — what a delightful name and I’m glad to hear you are both doing well. Every birth is an experience for sure.
Happy Birthday to Brandon too!
Katie
May 1, 2009 at 8:14 pmOh my gosh what a little sweetheart. :) I’m glad she’s finally here. Congrats!
teresa
May 1, 2009 at 8:15 pmShe’s just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Congrats to you and enjoy the ride. The first few weeks are intense and surreal. Please (when you have time) share with your fans some more photos of your sweet new baby.
Lindsay
May 1, 2009 at 8:42 pmGorgeous!! Congrats to you and your beautiful family!
Katy C
May 1, 2009 at 8:43 pmHow perfectly lovely and sweet! What a blessing! Congratulations – so glad to hear that both baby and mommy are doing well!
jen
May 1, 2009 at 8:43 pmShe is beautiful. Congratulations!
Take care of yourself and enjoy.
x
Ann Marie
May 1, 2009 at 8:45 pmCongratulations!! She’s absolutely adorable.
Ash
May 1, 2009 at 8:47 pmBeauty!!! Enjoy!
Ashley
May 1, 2009 at 8:49 pmAwww. Congratulations!! She looks positively peaceful… and adorable! :)
CK
May 1, 2009 at 8:52 pmCongratulations to you and your family.
Valentina
May 1, 2009 at 8:55 pmShe is *BEAUTIFUL* and I love the name. Congrats and enjoy :)
Lindsay
May 1, 2009 at 8:58 pmCongratulations, she is just beautiful!
Jasmine @ Experiment in Poverty Blogspot
May 1, 2009 at 9:02 pmOH! she is so sweet and beautiful. i too love the name. glad to hear you’re doing well and happy birthday to your husband!
dawn
May 1, 2009 at 9:13 pmcongratulations to you and your hubby! she’s sooooo sweet. enjoy every bit :)
sue@solsticehome
May 1, 2009 at 9:18 pmcongratulations! she is a beauty…what a lovey name you’ve chosen for her…hold every moment close to your heart..they are precious
Jenn
May 1, 2009 at 9:18 pmShe is beautiful! Congratulations!
Jenny
May 1, 2009 at 9:22 pmAw,she is beautiful! My son Noah was also the exact weight I was when he was born :) Kinda special…what a perfect name, I love it! Enjoy this precious time! :)
melissa
May 1, 2009 at 9:26 pmSo beautiful!!!! Congratulations and many best wishes for a perfect transition for all of you ;-)
LauraC
May 1, 2009 at 9:30 pmI just want to add my congratulations! She is beautiful!!!
ax
May 1, 2009 at 9:37 pmCongrats, what a doll!
PS – Belive I saw your hubby and pooch at the vet last week, recognized him from the blog. Felt too much like stalker to comfirm.
reshmi
May 1, 2009 at 9:47 pmpretty name for a pretty baby … congratulations!!
WJ
May 1, 2009 at 9:50 pmShe’s gorgeous!!
Yard Sale Mama
May 1, 2009 at 9:55 pmShe is such an adorable little peanut! Congrats to you both and Happy Birthday to Brandon!! I had my daughter a day before my husbands birthday and I always remind him that I can’t ever top that gift… With only a few days difference, looks like you can do the same :o)
Best Wishes!
~Rachel
Emily S
May 1, 2009 at 9:56 pmShe is beautiful and the name is spectacular! I’m sure you’ll be plenty busy for awhile, but keep posting pictures of this lovely girl. It’s been a joy to read your posts throughout your adventure towards motherhood. I’ve got 13 weeks to go until my first little one (Phoebe) arrives in this world and can’t wait :)
Kelly Anne
May 1, 2009 at 9:56 pmWhat a beauty she is! I love that you chose Eleanor–what a sweet, old-fashioned name. Congratulations!
Brandie
May 1, 2009 at 9:57 pmOh, she is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
Agnes
May 1, 2009 at 10:07 pmNow that is one beautiful baby my dear! Lovely name and just as good looking as her mommy.
lori
May 1, 2009 at 10:11 pmcongratulations nicole and brandon! i’ve been waiting patiently for the update! love the name, and she’s absolutely beautiful!
donna
May 1, 2009 at 10:15 pmawww how beautiful congrats!!
Sue
May 1, 2009 at 10:22 pmHoly cow, that is one gorgeous baby. With a beautiful name to boot! Congrats!
Gwen
May 1, 2009 at 10:25 pmEnjoy this wonderful time! I am so glad you are all doing well. Take some special time for yourself and simply revel in the moment. Your lovely daughter and your family are truly blessed!
lily
May 1, 2009 at 10:25 pmshe’s an absolute peach!
Janine Mundell
May 1, 2009 at 10:38 pmShe is gorgeous, Congrats!!!!
Charla @ For the Sake of Time
May 1, 2009 at 10:39 pmShe looks like an absolute angel sleeping there. Congratulations to all the family.
Charla
Jennifer
May 1, 2009 at 10:40 pmShe looks like a doll-what a beauty! I’m so glad you are both doing well.
Congratulations!
Sally
May 1, 2009 at 10:42 pmCongratulations!
Cecilia
May 1, 2009 at 11:00 pmCongratulations from Brazil!!! What a lovely baby, sooo cute! By the way I love your blog.
Rebekah
May 1, 2009 at 11:03 pmWhat a doll! Congratulations and let the adventure begin! :)
Barb F (Australia)
May 1, 2009 at 11:03 pmCongratulations! She is just beautiful.
Bethany
May 1, 2009 at 11:05 pmYAY! she is soooo beautiful. I can smell her lovely baby-smell through the computer :)
Laura_theSCOOP
May 1, 2009 at 11:05 pmShe really is so lovely, a gorgeous baby. What a beautiful name too. Enjoy!!!
Deidre
May 1, 2009 at 11:08 pmWelcome to the planet, little bit. Congrats to the proud papa and marvelous mama.
ellis
May 1, 2009 at 11:11 pmIs there ANYTHING you don’t make lovely?
:)
J Anderson
May 1, 2009 at 11:14 pmMy little girl was 8 lbs 15 oz and 21.5 inches too! Big and Healthy. Enjoy this cozy time. Congrats to the whole family.
Kylie @ All Things Lovely
May 1, 2009 at 11:20 pmWhat a little sweetheart! Congratulations. :)
amber
May 1, 2009 at 11:22 pmi’m so happy that you are all doing well! eleanor is beautiful–congratulations to you all!!
Monica A
May 1, 2009 at 11:35 pmCongratulations!! She’s GORGEOUS and I love the rythm of her name, beautiful!!
Clara
May 1, 2009 at 11:37 pmShe’s beautiful.
Congratulations.
lea ann
May 1, 2009 at 11:39 pmCongratulations! She’s beautiful!
Pretty name too…although I’m partial to the middle name as it’s mine as well.
Welcome to the world, little Eleanor!
Katie
May 1, 2009 at 11:40 pmShe is perfect. Congratulations, Nicole.
janet
May 1, 2009 at 11:43 pmwow! what beautiful skin! she looks perfect. congratulations!
Amy
May 1, 2009 at 11:45 pmShe is the most rosy little sweet girl ever! You have been so blessed. :)
Aprill
May 1, 2009 at 11:50 pmShe’s a beauty. Congratulations!
tia
May 2, 2009 at 12:05 amwhat a beautiful baby! congratulations :)
MMW
May 2, 2009 at 12:13 amHooray Hooray! Welcome little baby. Congratulations. xoxo
heather
May 2, 2009 at 12:23 amsweet baby girl!
Jessica
May 2, 2009 at 12:24 amCongrats! She’s so adorable! Can’t wait to see more of her and her of course super cute nursery!
Sarah
May 2, 2009 at 12:25 amCongratulations! Of all your magnificent creations I think this one is best. Now we are all awaiting the mos squeal-inducing cute outfits she will no doubt be dressed in forever! Perfect name too! xox
Sherry @ This Young House
May 2, 2009 at 12:38 amYou’re making the world lovelier one baby at a time. Gorgeous baby! Gorgeous name! Smooch her once for Burger (and twice for us).
Katie
May 2, 2009 at 12:39 amCongratulations…she is absolutely beautiful. She looks just like her mommy and daddy :)
Julia
May 2, 2009 at 12:47 amCongratulations! She looks just like a little angel. Best luck for you!