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.
Amanda
May 2, 2009 at 1:15 amCongratulations! I love her name :)
D
May 2, 2009 at 1:31 amShe’s such a lovely baby – God bless her!
Mary Ann
May 2, 2009 at 1:46 amShe’s beautiful! Many congratulations to you and your family.=)
Juju
May 2, 2009 at 1:52 amShe is a beautiful little girl! Well done! Congratulations and all the best to you and your family!
Mary
May 2, 2009 at 1:56 amShe is so beautiful! Congratulations Balch family!
Mirjam
May 2, 2009 at 2:01 amCongratulations, she´s so sweet :) :)
eesh
May 2, 2009 at 2:03 amShe’s so beautiful! It gets better and better, try not to miss a beat!
panyizsuzsi
May 2, 2009 at 2:18 amFinally, she is here! Congratulations!
Good luck with the baby! She is georgeous!
jja
May 2, 2009 at 2:41 amGreat name and so cute baby, congrats!
Tamikko
May 2, 2009 at 2:47 amCongrats! She’s absolutely beautiful. I love when babies sleep, tranquility is precious.
Kari
May 2, 2009 at 2:51 amShe’s gorgeous, Nicole. And such a beautiful name! Glad to hear you and baby are home, and can’t wait to read more. Take care and congrats!!
Anja
May 2, 2009 at 2:54 amThis is the most beautiful DIY project, i´ve ever seen on your blog. *g*. congrats from germany.
Kristen
May 2, 2009 at 2:58 amShe’s stunning and so is her name!
Tanya
May 2, 2009 at 3:07 amCongratulations to the both of you!
Julie Anne
May 2, 2009 at 3:46 amCongratulations!
(Brandon’s comment was so sweet – ya’ll are the cutest family!)
Laura
May 2, 2009 at 3:50 amCongrats!
Nuria
May 2, 2009 at 3:57 amOh my God!!!! Lovely baby!!!! Congratulations from Spain!!!!!!!!!!!!!
uglygirl
May 2, 2009 at 3:59 amCongratulations. And g’luck for the BHG thing.
PrutsPrinses
May 2, 2009 at 4:00 amTime to stop lurking now: congratulations on your beautiful daughter!!!!! She is sooooo precious and I love her name… I’ve been checking in every day to find out if you were both doing well, I’m happy you are!
Happy belated birthday to Brandon, enjoy your little girl you two!
Cowgirlinwellies
May 2, 2009 at 4:05 amCongratulations! Enjoy your exciting journey ahead.
greenwords
May 2, 2009 at 4:43 amWhat a gorgeous girl – congratulations!
Susie
May 2, 2009 at 5:06 amCongratulations.
She is beautiful.
cliona
May 2, 2009 at 5:20 amso glad everything went well, wishing you and your little family so much luck and good wishes, delighted for you :)
Zoe
May 2, 2009 at 5:23 amCongratulations!!! She’s angelic <3 Hope mum, dad and bub are all doing well.
Delfina
May 2, 2009 at 5:41 amCongratulations!
Martha
May 2, 2009 at 5:44 amAwww…how could you not be in love with such sweetness?!? Wishing you good things…
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality
May 2, 2009 at 6:38 amWOW at the comments! Congrats on the new little one, just wanted to stop by & say what a fantastic job you did on the BHG challenge. I love it all!
Reese
May 2, 2009 at 6:52 amOMG! She is beautiful! God Bless you and your husband for such a healthy and sweet little girl!
The mellowist
May 2, 2009 at 6:58 amshe’s gorgeous! congratulations!
Jill
May 2, 2009 at 7:06 amCongratulations on your precious little girl. I’m relieved to hear everyone is well and in love.
ToniAnnette
May 2, 2009 at 7:14 amCongratulations on your beautiful baby!
Michelle
May 2, 2009 at 7:14 amShe is the most beautiful little girl ever. Best wishes to you all.
Cathy
May 2, 2009 at 7:32 amCongratulations! She is a vision in pink! All the Best!
Catherine
May 2, 2009 at 7:34 amCongratulations to your both! She is so gorgeous!
Cyb
May 2, 2009 at 8:01 amCongratulation, a beautiful healthy baby! I always love those baby that are born a bit after term, they are always fresh looking and never “wrinkled”.
What a lovely little girl!
Vicki
May 2, 2009 at 8:03 amCongratulations Nicole! She is positively beautiful. Good to hear that you’re all healthy and doing well. Now try to get some rest :) xoxo
Labour of Love
May 2, 2009 at 8:11 amhip, hip hooray to both of you, Nicole + Brandon!!! what a blessing to arrive perfectly to celebrate Brandon’s b-day and Mother’s Day…Eleanor Ann is such a charming name…you both are going to be the sweetest parents ever…looking forward to seeing more beautiful pink+brown adventures to come! (ps…what an honour for my lil’ munchkins to share b-days with your precious lil’ one…such a perfect day!) xoxo jo ;)
ps
May 2, 2009 at 9:06 ambeautiful, beautiful baby! congrats!!
Lindsay D
May 2, 2009 at 9:13 amShe’s beautiful, and I love her classic name =) Best wishes to your family.
Kristin
May 2, 2009 at 10:14 amCongratulations! She’s absolutely beautiful. Glad to hear everything went ok and you’re home and happy!
Amy Awesome
May 2, 2009 at 10:25 amShe is gorgeous! Congratulations!
Joanna Wilcox
May 2, 2009 at 10:28 amHow gorgeous is she – and what a lovely name! Too bad you don’t live near by – I would have loved to take some beautiful newborn pictures for you. Although, I don’t doubt that you can take some beautiful ones yourself! All the best to you and your new family :)
Zazoza
May 2, 2009 at 10:35 amCongratulations!!!!!!!!
She is beyond gorgeous.
isabel
May 2, 2009 at 10:39 amcongratulations!!!!!!
samantha
May 2, 2009 at 10:41 amCongratulations to you all! Very nice at long last to see baby Eleanor, I’m sitting the other side of the world having a really mushy moment looking at your photo. Great to here you are all doing well.
Rachel
May 2, 2009 at 10:52 amHey! I don’t comment very often, but I do read all of your posts! She is absouletly gorgeous! I LOVE her name as well. I have been anxiously awaiting an update about you two and am so glad to hear y’all are okay!
bungalowbliss
May 2, 2009 at 11:08 amShe is just perfect. Sweet and beautiful and so darling. Eleanor is such a classic, strong name…congratulations to you and your family, and happy birthday to Brandon.
Enjoy each little moment!
Seraph
May 2, 2009 at 11:10 amI must say, she is pretty, especially for such a recent baby. Newborns tend to not be that cute right off the bat.
And what a sweet old-fashioned name!
melissa
May 2, 2009 at 11:39 amCongratulations! I’ve been waiting for this post for a few days now! :]
haus
May 2, 2009 at 11:43 amShe’s beautiful, and what a great name. Congrats!
Lisa
May 2, 2009 at 11:59 amshe’s beautiful! congratulations!
and happy birthday to brandon!
hope you recover soon and are able to get some rest!
lsaspacey
May 2, 2009 at 12:01 pmCongratulations! She’s so beautiful. So will she be an Ellie or an Ella?
Elena
May 2, 2009 at 12:03 pmCongratulations! I hope life brings your family a lot of joyous moments to spend together. Wish you health, love and happiness. xoxo
lori
May 2, 2009 at 12:03 pmA babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men.
-Martin Fraquhar Tupper
Congrats mama! She’s a stunner!
xoxo
Holly
May 2, 2009 at 12:06 pmCongratulations on a beautiful baby!!! Wishing you all the best and hoping to see lots of pictures of Baby Eleanor in the future :-)
Joy
May 2, 2009 at 12:12 pmShe’s flawless – you certainly did make her lovely. Congratulations!
Jennae @ Green Your Decor
May 2, 2009 at 12:18 pmShe’s a beauty! And what an awesome birthday present for Brandon! I am so happy you are all doing well :)
Amanda
May 2, 2009 at 12:24 pmCongratulations! Eleanor is absolutely gorgeous – As someone commented above, you’re definitely making the world a more beautiful place!
Enjoy every moment! Wishing you, Eleanor, and your husband all my best!
Ashley B.
May 2, 2009 at 12:56 pmWhat a precious little face! Congratulations! And welcome to the world little Eleanor!
Jess
May 2, 2009 at 1:09 pmCongratulations!!! She is beautiful!!
Denise
May 2, 2009 at 1:12 pmShe’s so beautiful. Congrats to all of you! Love her name. My little niece is an Eleanor and we call her “Ella”!
Elvira
May 2, 2009 at 1:12 pmWhat a beautiful little girl! Congratulations!!!
aku
May 2, 2009 at 1:19 pmShe’s perfect. Congratulations to all of you!
Adi
May 2, 2009 at 1:25 pmCongratulations! She is so cute and beautiful!
Melinda
May 2, 2009 at 1:29 pmCongratulations to both of you on your new little angel. She’s beautiful!
Lisa
May 2, 2009 at 1:38 pmCongratulations! Welcome to the world, little one! Good job, mom and dad!
tracy
May 2, 2009 at 1:40 pmWell done! She’s a beauty!
Heidi
May 2, 2009 at 1:49 pmFinally…CONGRATS!!
Eleanor is such a beautiful little girl, and she is so lucky to have such lovely and creative parents!
Chocolate
May 2, 2009 at 1:54 pmCongrats!
She’s so beautiful. ^.^
Sandra
May 2, 2009 at 2:40 pmWhat a beautiful baby, congratulations, you both done a great job, although I think mommy worked just a little bit harder!
Stacey
May 2, 2009 at 2:42 pmShe is beautiful. Congrats and best wishes to all three of you. Enjoy her!
michelle
May 2, 2009 at 3:13 pmcongratulations!
i do believe she is the loveliest thing you’ve made to date :)
Jennifer
May 2, 2009 at 3:24 pmCongratulations! She’s beautiful. I wish you guys all the best!
Rachel
May 2, 2009 at 4:02 pmGod bless her. She is beautiful and I wish you and her the best. A kiss from Brazil!
Melissa M
May 2, 2009 at 4:35 pmWoohoo! That is absolutely wonderful! Congratulations to you and your newly updated family!
arin
May 2, 2009 at 4:39 pmBeautiful name, beautiful baby!
Anna
May 2, 2009 at 5:15 pmOh! Congratulations!! So excited for you and your husband! Enjoy this special time of bonding. Much love and blessings for all your family! X
Christina
May 2, 2009 at 5:16 pmWelcome lovely Elenor. I can see why your parents have fallen in love with you. Wait until you smile at 5 weeks, they will fall in love all over again!
Congratulations! She was worth the wait! :)
Christina
May 2, 2009 at 5:29 pmSorry Eleanor, I left out the a! :)
casacaudill
May 2, 2009 at 5:44 pmWhat a lovely name – congrats to you and Brandon.
Michele
May 2, 2009 at 5:46 pmoh my gosh, she’s a gorgeous baby. I don’t even know y’all and seeing her made me tear up. Congratulations!
Tiffany A
May 2, 2009 at 5:59 pmOh yay! I’m so happy for yall… she is beautiful and perfect! Congratulations
Joanna
May 2, 2009 at 6:00 pmCongratulations! She is so pretty!!!!
Rachel H.
May 2, 2009 at 6:01 pmHey congrats! :)
Im glad everyone is happy and healthy!
Flora
May 2, 2009 at 6:05 pmCongratulations lovely parents.. you certainly did ‘make her lovely’!
Sure she will bring you a world of happiness.
Lurker-delurking- I heart your blog.
kate
May 2, 2009 at 6:33 pmmy warmest congratulations….she is so sweet. i love the name eleanor – that is my late grandmas’ name and a top 3 girl name if our next is a lil lady! looking forward to reading more about her…
Kristi
May 2, 2009 at 6:35 pmAbsloutely gorgeous! Congrats, and make sure to keep us up to date :)
Elizabeth
May 2, 2009 at 6:50 pmFabulous! she looks beautiful! I wish I could sleep like that!
kiss kiss,
Elizabeth.
Kristin
May 2, 2009 at 7:15 pmYou are both so lucky! CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!!! She is so beautiful and precious!
Jeanette
May 2, 2009 at 7:45 pmSo sweet! Congratulations!
Noelle Buttry
May 2, 2009 at 8:11 pmCongratulations! She is absolutely beautiful!
kris
May 2, 2009 at 8:57 pmCongratulations! Another beautiful creation! You are blessed!
32Flavors PR
May 2, 2009 at 9:05 pmI was so sure you would name her “Lovely” but Eleanor is a fab name and she is super Lovely!! I hope that you feel well. Take it easy.
amyrks
May 2, 2009 at 9:53 pmCongrats, what a beautiful baby…I am so glad you checked in.
Laurie G.
May 2, 2009 at 10:44 pmCongratulations!
Jacqui G
May 2, 2009 at 10:53 pmMy congratulations to you both……..so sweet and precious…….so beautiful too! Definately going to be a pink and brown girl :). All the best xoxox
laura @ the shorehouse.
May 2, 2009 at 10:59 pmLet me be the 497th (!!!) person to say, “CONGRATULATIONS” on your stylish new addition. :-)
chris
May 2, 2009 at 11:06 pmBeautiful! Congrats!
Deb
May 3, 2009 at 12:24 amWhat a lovely girl. My 4 1/2 year old thinks Eleanor’s “the prettiest baby in the whole wild world!” Congratulations and best wishes on this, the greatest of adventures!
Lisa
May 3, 2009 at 12:25 amCongratulations to you both. Such a lovely name. Elenor is absolutely beautiful. I look forward to hearing more about the past couple of days.
Take care,
Lisa