ELLIA GRACE LUMA
Born 12/15/11 (11 days early) at 10:46pm
6lbs 12 oz. 20" long
It was quite a whirlwind of a day. I started having mild cramping early in the day but figured maybe it was just braxton hicks or a result of that mornings MD appt. When things began to pick up around 6 that night I figured we would be heading to the hospital sometime in the middle of the night or the next day, however 9pm rolled around and I knew we needed to go. Thank goodness we did because I was already dilated to a 7 by the time we got there and a 9 shortly after, preventing me from getting a full epidural, much to my dismay!! From admission to the hospital to Ellia's arrival it was an hour and a half! I think they were giving me flack (in the kindest way possible) for having waited so long to come in, but up until around 8pm the contractions were bearable LOL.
We came home that Saturday and are doing pretty well. Brinn loves her baby sister, wants to hold her a lot, touch her and just be near her. She seems to be very protective of Ellia too, wants others to be careful around her and doesn't like some people touching her or she is afraid people are hurting her (so sweet!!!). We have noticed some jealousy for attention, which was to be expected and I think she is confused about why I can't do some of the things I used to yet. Holding her and chasing her have been two of the biggest, not to mention my sudden times of crying. Thankfully and hopefully I will be back to normal soon-poor Brinn.
