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.
erin
May 3, 2009 at 12:33 amHappy birthday, Brandon! May 1 is my birthday also.
Congratulations on the beautiful little girl! Eleanor is a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. What a lucky little lady to have you two for parents.
Tracy
May 3, 2009 at 12:35 amWhat a GORGEOUS little baby girl. Congratulations to your beautiful addition to your family.
Lovely name too :D Thanks for posting her picture!
vanessa joie
May 3, 2009 at 12:46 amShe’s perfect. Congratulations to you both!
meta
May 3, 2009 at 12:54 amBaby girl is so much fun (I have one myself!). Congrats & Enjoy your new life!
Gillian
May 3, 2009 at 1:36 amEleanor is very beautiful. The first thing I noticed were her lovely pink cheeks and her soft brown hair. Pink loves brown – how apt!
Liliana
May 3, 2009 at 3:21 amCongratulations!!!
Wishing you lots of happiness with your beautiful little one!!! (who just born on the same day than me!!!)
SaRaH
May 3, 2009 at 3:49 amCongratulations!!
Expat in Greece
May 3, 2009 at 3:52 amI have read almost daily for years ..but I think this is my first comment.. Congratulations on your new baby girl! She is beautiful! Take care of yourself and I hope you’re getting some rest.
Kristen
Amanda
May 3, 2009 at 6:41 amCONGRATULATIONS!!!
I usually read your blog during the week, but I got up early today and decided to “check and see” if you had any updates. (I’ve been so anxious to see how you and baby are doing!) And then up popped that beautiful photograph of you sweet, precious little girl! Couldn’t be happier for you, Nicole! Enjoy every second!!!!
Camilla
May 3, 2009 at 7:01 amCongratulations! I hope she brings as much love, wonder and happiness to your life as you will to hers.
rose
May 3, 2009 at 8:16 am♥
Daniela
May 3, 2009 at 8:22 amI’m so happy for you guys.
God bless her all her beautiful life.
Sara
May 3, 2009 at 9:20 amCongrats!! She is gorgeous!! Love the name!
layersofmeaning
May 3, 2009 at 9:54 amShe is beautifil! Congratulations!
Gwendolyn
May 3, 2009 at 10:26 amShe is really beautiful! I can’t get over how great her complexion is! Congratulations!
Cheryl Ann
May 3, 2009 at 10:46 amCONGRATULATIONS!! Hope all is well…getting much sleep? What do you plan to call her ~ her name or a nickname?
Mateja
May 3, 2009 at 10:50 amCongratulations!!! She’s lovely!
Kimmie
May 3, 2009 at 10:52 amHow precious! Congratulations!! :)
Leona
May 3, 2009 at 10:59 amawwww what a cutie!
Congratulations to you both
Lindsay
May 3, 2009 at 11:06 amBeautiful! Soak in every single minute.
jenni s-g
May 3, 2009 at 11:42 amSuch a beautiful girl! Congratulations!
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints
May 3, 2009 at 12:03 pmShe’s just precious. So happy for you:)
JJ
May 3, 2009 at 12:11 pmCongrats!! She is so beautiful!
Nancy
May 3, 2009 at 12:21 pmShe’s precious! Congratulations.
Kathryn S
May 3, 2009 at 1:22 pmCongratulations! She’s a beauty!
Melanie
May 3, 2009 at 1:35 pmBeautiful, beautiful baby girl!
.amanda.
May 3, 2009 at 1:40 pmJust beautiful! enjoy & best wishes!
Taylor
May 3, 2009 at 2:05 pmEnjoy your first Mother’s Day. Rest while you can!
Mariss
May 3, 2009 at 2:15 pmShe is beautiful, look at those rosy cheeks! Congratulations to you and your little family :)
Sarah
May 3, 2009 at 2:55 pmShe’s so beautiful! And such sweet chubby cheeks. Congratulations for you both and a happy birthday to Brandon!
tiina
May 3, 2009 at 3:08 pmcongratulations for all of you!
jbhat
May 3, 2009 at 3:10 pmAs the 532nd commenter, I am also happy to say Happy Birthday to your darling girl, and to say congratulations to you both. She might be the loveliest thing you’ve made thus far.
Kelly
May 3, 2009 at 5:28 pmSo beautiful! Congratulations to you both.
Jasileet
May 3, 2009 at 5:32 pmCongratulations!!!! She’s wonderful.
Hey, we told ya she wouldn’t be in there forever. =)
It's A Jaime Thing
May 3, 2009 at 6:17 pmAww, congratulations!!! She is such a beautiful, perfect little baby. What a lil’ angel! So happy for you…all the best wishes!
Sincerely,
Jaime :)
Funmi
May 3, 2009 at 6:38 pmShe is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations to you all. :)
Danielle
May 3, 2009 at 7:06 pmHOORAY! Happy Birth Day to Eleanor, Happy Birthday to Brandon, and a big well done and congratulations to you Nicole :)
phoenix
May 3, 2009 at 7:07 pmShe looks like an angel! Congratulations. :)
Michelle
May 3, 2009 at 7:49 pmWhat a delicious baby. Don’t blink, they grow up too darn fast!
Congratulations and best wishes!! Be Well!
Polina
May 3, 2009 at 8:00 pmCongratulations on your new addition!!! I am long time reader, but this is my first post.
Heather
May 3, 2009 at 8:17 pmPerfect. Sigh.
Terrah
May 3, 2009 at 8:27 pmAm I considered a total sap since I just got teary-eyed looking at her picture? haha! Eleanor is absolutely beautiful. Congrats to you both!
lovlyritar
May 3, 2009 at 8:32 pmI’m Happy that she’s healthy and you are ok!!!
Renae Moore
May 3, 2009 at 8:42 pmoh my goodness…..she is gorgeous…..so worth the wait I know.
Rest when you can….
Blessings…
Fatima
May 3, 2009 at 8:50 pmDelurking to say congratulations!! she is beautiful!!! I wish you all a lifetime of happiness and health together :)))
Erica
May 3, 2009 at 8:59 pmshe couldn’t be more beautiful! congratulations!
Mefi
May 3, 2009 at 10:22 pmyeah. enjoy your time with her.
bing
May 3, 2009 at 10:52 pmAww shes is simply adorable! congratulations on ur new addition :) God bless!
Sarah
May 3, 2009 at 10:54 pmCongrats! You truly did make something lovely!
CHIC Sensibility
May 3, 2009 at 11:24 pmCongratulations. You are so blessed. Beautiful!
Jennifer Moewis
May 4, 2009 at 1:10 amCongratulations from Germany!!!She´s a Doll!!! Take care and God Bless you all!
feli
May 4, 2009 at 1:30 amCongratulations! She is beautiful.
Berna
May 4, 2009 at 1:45 amCongratulations, lovely beautiful baby..
Rossana
May 4, 2009 at 3:17 amCongratulazioni!
Benvenuta alla tua bellissima bambina!
Rossana dall’Italia
iLa
May 4, 2009 at 3:42 amShe is so sweet! Congratulations!
Azh
May 4, 2009 at 6:33 amShe is such a darling..! Congratulations!!
Jamie
May 4, 2009 at 7:32 amCongratulations – she is beautiful.
Allison
May 4, 2009 at 8:04 amShe is about the most precious thing I’ve ever seen. I love the name, Congratulations!
Sarah S
May 4, 2009 at 8:07 amCongratulations! Glad to hear you are both doing well.
Fernanda
May 4, 2009 at 8:16 amCongratulations!!! I’ve discovered your site in the internet and I’m loving it!!!
Caitlin
May 4, 2009 at 8:16 amCongratulations!!!!!
Joanna
May 4, 2009 at 8:33 amOh how wonderful!!! She is GORGEOUS, just like her mama. I hope you are having a wonderful time with her:)
irk24
May 4, 2009 at 8:39 amMazel Tov! She’s gorgeous!!!! Glad all are well. Happy Double Birthday!
Meegs
May 4, 2009 at 8:57 amShe is absolutely gorgeous! Honestly, a lot of newborns are a bit funny looking… but your girl is a beauty. And I love the name Eleanor.
Congratulations!
susan
May 4, 2009 at 9:10 amJust adding my congratulations to the multitude. She is, indeed, a beauty. I might say she is the second prettiest little baby girl I’ve ever seen [my daughter being the first, of course ;) ]. I leave you with a quote:
“Daughters are a father’s joy” and, I might add, a mother’s as well. Enjoy your little jewel!
Nancy Barker
May 4, 2009 at 9:46 amMy goodness – you have received TONS of blog love for your baby and you. Congratulations!!
Brittany
May 4, 2009 at 9:49 amCongratulations on your sweet baby girl, and I love her name!
Jen
May 4, 2009 at 10:03 amCongrats! Long-time reader of your blog, and have been checking in a lot to see if your precious baby had arrived yet! So exciting!
Renee
May 4, 2009 at 10:10 amShe was worth the wait. You just can not hurry a DIVA. Congrats to you and your hubby. Can we say screen saver.
Jenn
May 4, 2009 at 10:26 amShe is beautiful! Congratulations!
Eef
May 4, 2009 at 10:35 amMy god, so many comments! But what to expect with such a beautiful baby. You must be so proud and so full of joy!
Congrats!!!
Skyzi
May 4, 2009 at 10:43 amCongrats! What a gorgeous family!!
creative*type
May 4, 2009 at 11:41 amsoooo YAY! :-)
Boston Bachelorette Parties
May 4, 2009 at 12:17 pmBeautiful baby girl!
Gina
May 4, 2009 at 12:23 pmShe is so beautiful! I am so excited for you two. She is so sweet and looks so peaceful. Congrats to you both, and birthday wishes!
tryshia
May 4, 2009 at 12:30 pmEleanor was my GRAMA’s name!
I LOVE IT!
Congrats: ) she is a beauty
Erin
May 4, 2009 at 2:22 pmHow sweet! And, she matches your home decor!
Emilia Merlo
May 4, 2009 at 2:28 pmMaking her beautiful… this is your ultimate creation!
I can see a little bit of both of you in her; she is gorgeous!
Thanks to your beautiful blog, I almost feel like part of the family… Congratulations to both of you!
Kind Regards,
Emilia
decor8 Holly
May 4, 2009 at 3:24 pmCongratulations Nicole and Brandon! She is so lovely and I’m so glad you are home safe, sound and cozy with your gorgeous daughter.
xo
Holly
Jacqi
May 4, 2009 at 3:32 pmCongratulations!! She is a beautiful baby, and I am very happy for you both!!!!
Audrey
May 4, 2009 at 3:34 pmShe’s absolutely precious! Congrats on a beautiful, healthy baby girl!
dv
May 4, 2009 at 3:39 pmmany many congrats =) Eleanor is a doll!
Emily
May 4, 2009 at 3:49 pmHooray for you all!
Welcome to the world, little one- it is a beautiful place…
Well done, Nicole (& Brandon)!
Best,
Emily
Rebecca
May 4, 2009 at 4:10 pmYay!!!!
What a lovely, lovely girl she is!
Glad you’re doing well–I’m sure we are all anticipating many stories and photos of Her Prettiness over the upcoming days!
katherine b
May 4, 2009 at 4:11 pmGlad to see you and Eleanor are home and doing well, she is absolutely gorgeous Nicole! Congratulations!!!
Bethany
May 4, 2009 at 4:12 pmI just teared up, and I don’t do that!! She is precious, and you are so, so lucky! Congratulations!
kat
May 4, 2009 at 4:52 pmCongratulations! She’s a beautiful girl.
Jen
May 4, 2009 at 6:14 pmthat is the prettiest baby I’ve ever seen! Mazel tov!
Pumpkin Petunia
May 4, 2009 at 6:22 pmShe’s perfect in every way. Congratulations!
Miss B.
May 4, 2009 at 6:31 pmOf course she’s absolutely perfect, you made her! Congrats to you and Brandon Happy Birthday to Eleanor and Brandon!
xo,
Miss B.
Heather
May 4, 2009 at 6:41 pmCongrats! Best wishes to all of you! =)
HomeSavvi
May 4, 2009 at 6:53 pmCongratulations on your baby girl! She is simply adorable! Wishing you all the best memories to come.
Colleen
May 4, 2009 at 7:04 pmabsolutely truly beautiful!
Carley
May 4, 2009 at 7:57 pmHey she’s gorgeous! Wonderful job you two. ;) You know to make a baby!
Jules D
May 4, 2009 at 8:10 pmCongratulations! She’s gorgeous. Enjoy every sleep-deprived minute of it, because it goes by sooooo fast!
Barbara Wagner
May 4, 2009 at 8:16 pmWelcome Eleanor! From far away Brazil we wish you a long and happy life and may you be a blessing for our family every single day. Grangratulations Nicole and Brandon, she is soooooo sweet!
Knitterella
May 4, 2009 at 8:22 pmOh my goodness, she’s just precious! Totally beautiful.
I’m so glad taht you and baby are all doing well. Congratulations!
Helen Carrillo
May 4, 2009 at 8:28 pmEleanor desde Costa Rica muchas bendiciones para tí y tus papitos! Eres preciosa
Colleen in MA
May 4, 2009 at 8:42 pmLovely!! I’m so happy for you and your family.
karen d'amico
May 4, 2009 at 9:01 pm“sweetness and light” someone said recently to me about my little girl. It was the most darling thing anyone has ever said to me about her (and she was late to the party too—41 weeks). You deserve the same…good job mom. enjoy!