The sage started around 3:00 pm yesterday. Emilie started with small contractions while we were on the way to do some grocery shopping at the NEX. By about 9:00 pm, they were getting pretty bad. Finally, about 3:30 am, we headed to the hospital.
At 12:13 pm, she arrived. She weighed in at 7 lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches long. Mom and baby are doing great. I am home shortly to check on the dogs and get some much anticipated photos posted for everyone.
This post is short on words partially because I am tired, partially because people are just tuning in here to see pictures, not to hear from me, and mostly because it is impossible to find the words to do justice to the experiences of today.
We decided a while ago that she would bear the name of her great-grandma Nova. She came out with a wail that suggests she has the potential to be every bit as feisty as her namesake.
Not everyone knows yet what middle name we chose for her so without further adieu, here are the top 5 REJECTED first and middle name combinations:
5. Nova Scotia (for obvious reasons)
4. Nova Liscious
3. Nova Caine (although we hope her childhood will be painfree for us and her)
2. Nova Avon (the chance at the palindrome was almost irresistable)
And the number one REJECTED first and middle name combo came to us from Alex Matus:
1. Nova Zark (Say it fast and you'll laugh as hard as we did)
In the end, we settled on: Nova Joelle Stickley
Both of these names have multiple meanings but our favorites are:
Nova: Hopi for "butterfly chaser"
Joelle: God is good
We're not sure who she looks like yet but your welcome to give your thoughts by leaving us a comment.
Enjoy the pics (I'll get video posted as soon as I can)
Getting Ready
The smile means the epidural is working
Parents to be
She's Here!
Aunt Betsy & Nova
First visitors - Tracy (on right) who delivered Nova and Benny - both Em's classmates
Below: Heavier than we expected :)
First Family Photo
Our little Nova
7 comments:
Thank you for such rapid photo posting!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! She is beautiful and lovely. I have been weepy all night thinking of the three of you! I want to hear all the labor details later! Love, Tesa
she's Gorgeous!! Congratulations to all of you! Keep the pictures coming. We can't wait to meet her in person!
Shab, Brant & Ava
Congratulations! We were all waiting in church yesterday for the next beep beep beep on your Dad's or Mom's phone. So happy for you and may the Lord Bless you all Richly and may there be so very much happiness for all of you.
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you! Can't wait to see her. Wow, Em you're a Mommy! Lots of love, Bharani.
Congratulations!! She's beautiful! Hope to see you all in person soon!
Love,
Ruchi
nice work! she's beautiful! such a long way from amy's and pogo's! congrats!!!
Congratulation! She is beautiful we love you guys. Secily loves her new cousin:)
Tommy, Sony & Secily
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