Hooray for Elizabeth!

She's here! Elizabeth Claire came into the world at 10:47 pm on October 8th. She was 7 lbs 1 oz and 21 inches long.

We checked into the hospital at 3pm. Started pitocin at 4:30. Contractions started at 5:30. A couple hours later, I got an epidural and had my water broken. At 9:30 I was dilated to a 6 and 10:30 I was at a 10. I pushed once and out came Ellie!

We've learned a few things about Elsie. She is a kicker and a screamer. She kicked during my entire labor and didn't stop until she started nursing. Eliza is an expert nurser.
Spencer and Camille are adjusting well, surprisingly well in Camille's case. I hope it lasts. Camille has become extremely interested in her dolls and takes care of them all day long. Spencer acts like nothing unusual has happened, but occasionally requests to hold the Elsa's hand.
We haven't quite decided what to call her. What's your favorite derivative of Elizabeth? Ellie, Elsa, Elsie, Eliza, Liz, Liza, Lizzie, Beth, more?

Baby Blues

Baby still not here. I had an appointment Friday and was dilated to 2.5 and 80% effaced. The Md stripped the membranes and felt sure the babe would arrive before my next appointment, which is tomorrow. He told me he'd break my water on Wednesday if I'm still progressing. I have regular contractions or Braxton Hicks for an hour or more every other day or so. False labor. It's very frustrating. So now I have to decide if I really want my water broken tomorrow or if I want to wait for nature to take its course. . .