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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Meet Ella Jo Botkin!!
She is finally here! Our little girl was born July 29th at 7:58 am. (someone was watching the clock) She was 7 lbs 13 oz and 21 inches long. It was the most amazing experience! -and a little scary too! I started early labor on Tuesday the 28th and we were in the hospital by 12:30 that night ready to have a baby. (After two other false alarms) Well, it ended up that I wasn't quite ready so they sent me home still pregnant with contractions that were very painful, and an Ambien to help me sleep. Well, that would have been great to have gotten some rest, but 45 min after we got home my water broke! Good one doc! Not only was I groggy, but I kinda went into shock too. Long story-short- I pushed for 15-20 min and presto! The most beautiful baby I have ever seen! And where did that hair come from? All of this thick copper penny hair!
It's been a week since she was brought into this world and I already can't imagine life without her. She is the greatest blessing I ever could have asked for. And Travis is over the moon for her too. It has definitely brought out a soft side to him. Every morning he wakes up and can't wait to hold her and kiss her. He has been such a huge help too! I couldn't have done it without him! He had never changed a diaper before- and now he will even handle the poopy ones! He is such a great daddy! And thank you everyone for the support!
Posted by Our Growing Family at 7:20 PM
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That baby is a doll!!!! Congrats!
I have to say she is adorable! Love the hair...in a couple of the pictures she makes "Travis faces", but most of the time I still think she looks like her momma-lucky duck! anyway, we love her and can't wait to come see her again.
YAY! I've been waiting and waiting for this post! What a beautiful, precious little girl and I love the hair!!! I'm so happy for you guys...congrats! Only 3 days left (but probably more) for us! :)
She's beautiful. Lots of hair for her mommy to style.
She is beautiful - Congratulations!!!!!!
She's so cute. And I love all of her cute little faces. I'm jealous of that hair. Sage probably won't even have that much when she turns one! Congratulations - we are so happy for you. SHe is beautiful! Enjoy these first couple of months, even though they are hard - but they go by SOOOO fast, and then she will be a big girl and you "baby" will be all gone.
congratulations!!! she is the best mixture of you two and that must equal ... copper penny hair! so beautiful! you are so lucky to be starting your new adventure, life will never be the same!!! yahoo!
Seriously!?!? where DID all of that copper hair come from? She is so cute! I love her, and must meet her! I am so happy that your labor went well (with some exceptions though it sounds like...AMBIEN? I didn't even know that you could take that while you were prego!)
Welcome baby Ella to our family! We are so glad you are here! You have already brought so much joy to everyone who sees you! Can't wait to watch you grow up!
hey congrats on ella! she's beautiful! you did good! and travis too:) love the hair. hope the adjustment and recovery goes well!
She's darling Staci! Glad you are all doing well.
She is darling! Such a little cutie!!! Glad to hear that you are all doing well. I always knew that Trav would be a good daddy! Father's do love their little girls! There is a special bond between them. Be ready for it!
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