So.. that last post was drafted on Thursday... but it was posted last night at about midnight :) Sorry for the confusion. Carrie's contractions were 3 minutes apart and lasting 1 minute around 11pm, and we went to the hospital a little after midnight. "Corrie" was right on time!
It was a long night, however. When we arrived, Carrie was already dialated 6cm. She got up to 7 or 8 and spent most of the night with hard contractions - her water unwilling to break. Eventually, our baby girl was born at 7:31am, May 29, 2006 -- right on her due date. (Apparently, I was also born on my due date). It's also my supervisor's birthday; happy birthday, Jeanne!
Here are the stats:
8lbs., 7oz. 20 1/4" long, dark brown hair, dark blue eyes...and the cutest whimper :)
See the video here!
Cora is her great-grandmother's name (Carrie's maternal side), and it also means "maiden". "Elise" is close to her great grandmother's name (Elsie, Carrie's paternal side), and means "consecrated to God." We call her "Corrie" too :)
We hope to get home tomorrow (Tuesday) and begin to recover. Carrie is doing well. Corrie sees another pediatrician tomorrow about her hips - the joints don't want to stay in their sockets, and come right out : \ We'll post more news, pics, and video later this week!
Dont' forget to play our song of the week until you can't stand it anymore ;)
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Congratulations on your beautiful baby daughter! Wishing her a charmed life on her birth-day xxx JJ
Congratulations on your baby girl!!! That is so exciting. Coming into the world must be a trying experience, but she's through with the hard part, right? And you too, Carrie! I'm writing from Sulphur Springs, Tx, (a very unexpected stop in my Memorial Day weekend travels, I'll explain later!!). We'll check back with you later this week. The blog is a great way to keep people informed all over the world. :)
Here's a poem to welcome little
Corrie: Baby Corrie. . .what a doll! Bet she'll be beautiful. . bet she'll be tall. . .toes so tiny, cheeks so rosey. . Mom, Dad,
and Corrie. .picture perfect. .nice
and cozy! ("granny" Sarah :-)
God be with you and bless you over the coming days ahead. . .praise the Lord for His perfect timing!
In Christ, SJ and Ray J
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