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phirey
10-18-2005, 09:10 PM
The newest love of my life arrived at 8:06 a.m. on Friday, October 14. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 7.4 ounces and was 18 inches long. That a full pound and three inches smaller than her big sister was, so she seems so tiny and fragile to us -- well, but don't they all?

The C/S was uneventful and she was nursing as soon as we got back in my room, about an hour after birth! I know that doesn't hold a candle to vag births, but it was so important to me. I had a subcutaneous Marcaine pump in the incision site itself and only needed one Percocet on the first day to manage the rest of the pain, so I was lucky to be completely alert and able to imprint all those great memories of the first moments.

Big sis came to visit and is as well-behaved as you can expect any almost-three-year-old to be. She likes to kiss and touch and hold her all the time, but when WE'RE holding her we keep getting told, "Mommy, don't talk to that baby!" It was funny the first time...

Anyway, we came home Sunday afternoon and have been slowly adjusting since. Her bili's a little high -- so she's literally my little halloween pumpkin -- so we're spending lots of time in sunbeams and going in for heel sticks :-(

Here are a few pics, I'm having trouble shrinking the best one of her, so hang on for that one.


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/29923.jpg


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/29924.jpg

hez
10-18-2005, 09:19 PM
Congratulations!!!! Welcome, Eva!!!

What a beautiful name for a beautiful girl :)

NEVE three BUGS and a BEE
10-18-2005, 09:22 PM
You belong on a parenting magazine with such a perfect pictures!!!!!
I've been thinking about you and hoping I'd find an update tonight when I snuck on to check in!!!!

What wonderful news!!!
Eva Marin is such a precious little girl and what a classy name!!!
and little Margot looks so proud of her sister!!!

You mama dear look like you just returned from a spa!!!- you look beautiful!!!

so glad you shared!!!!
What wonderful news!!!!

Big hugs!!!!

muskiesusan
10-18-2005, 09:26 PM
Congratulations! I love the name!

Susan
Mom to Nick 10/01
& Alex 04/04

jec2
10-18-2005, 09:28 PM
congratulations! you all are beautiful. all births are spectacular and you must be proud! looking forward to seeing more pics of her :)

new_mommy25
10-18-2005, 09:30 PM
Congratulations!! You are beautiful and so are your two girls.

amp
10-18-2005, 09:31 PM
You are all absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on the birth of Eva Marin! It's a pretty name, and I know you mentioned the Marin had special meaning to you and DH. That's so cool!

mudder17
10-18-2005, 09:34 PM
Oh my gosh Peggy, all three of you girls look beautiful! Truly that picture should go in the hospital advertisements. :) And congratulations on establishing the nursing so well! I have no idea what you meant about the C/S/nursing not holding a candle to vag births...?

Welcome to the world, Eva Marin!

Eileen

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/candle.gif for Leah
http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_emerald_18m.gif

http://tickers.baby-gaga.com/t/catcatcvi20040222_4_Kaya+is.png
Kaya's a cousin! 10/1/05, 5lb13oz

jd11365
10-18-2005, 09:40 PM
What an absolutely beautiful family! I just LOVE the name...it's almost as beautiful as she is! Hey, birth is birth, no matter how you slice it (no pun intended!) I have to say though, you look magnificent as the mama of a newborn and toddler!

Congratulations!!!

lovin2shop
10-18-2005, 09:45 PM
Wow, beautiful pics. Congratulations and welcome to world Eva! Love her name, would love to name a little girl Eva someday.

khakismom
10-18-2005, 09:47 PM
Peggy, she is gorgeous! You look stunning and just glowing! Congratulations--enjoy all those wonderful early moments! :)

thomma
10-18-2005, 09:59 PM
Welcome to the world Eva! Beautiful name for a beautiful baby.
Eva has a special place in my heart...was my grandma's name.

Kim
t&e 5/03

stella
10-18-2005, 10:14 PM
Congratulations!!! What beautiful photos!

Claire

dowlinal
10-18-2005, 10:15 PM
Congratulations!! She's beautiful!

malisa
10-18-2005, 10:17 PM
Wow, those are awesome pictures. Congratulations!!! You look amazing and little Eva is so precious. I just love her name. And miss Margot is definitely growing up. Her hair is just so adorable. Glad to know everything went well and that you're home enjoying one another.

Malisa
mom to Isabella 11/9/02

bostonsmama
10-18-2005, 10:22 PM
OMGosh! She's gorgeous (and so are you!)...Congrats, congrats, congrats. Such a picture perfect family. Glad you're settling in well and hope that these next weeks are kind to you and your family.

Larissa
who is taking it easy during her 2ww

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trumansmom
10-18-2005, 10:33 PM
What beautiful girls you have!!

Congratulations!

Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04
Independent Consultant, Do-Re-Me & You!

murpheyblue
10-18-2005, 10:54 PM
Congratulations!! A beautiful name for a beautiful girl!

wimama
10-18-2005, 10:58 PM
Congratulations. Your pictures are beautiful and your girls are adorable!

RwnMayfair
10-18-2005, 11:09 PM
Congratulations! She's adorable. :) And welcome to the world, Eva!

-Melissa

Taran, November 20, 2003
Elowen, August 20, 2005

http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_emerald_18m.gif - Eighteen months!
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mharling
10-18-2005, 11:26 PM
Congratulations to all of you and welcome to Eva!! You all look GREAT!

Mary - Some days work. Some days don't.
Lane - April 2003
Faye - March 2005

american_mama
10-18-2005, 11:29 PM
Peggy, I don't know you, but you have a low key sense of humor in your post that is a pleasure to read. I love Eva's name and I love the photo of you, Margot and she all together. You are all beautiful blonde beauties!

squimp
10-19-2005, 12:22 AM
Oh you all are so gorgeous! And I am loving "Mommy, don't talk to that baby".

Congratulations!!!!!

mommy_someday
10-19-2005, 12:31 AM
Oh, Peggy, what beautiful girls you have! I love the pic of the three of you...so sweet! And what a great name! Congratulations, mama! :)

kijip
10-19-2005, 01:15 AM
What as lovely family! Your three year old is beautiful to say nothing of the cute as a button new arrival. Congrats!

vwh99
10-19-2005, 01:26 AM
Val

s7714
10-19-2005, 01:44 AM
You all look beautiful! Congratulations!

Jennifer
Mommy to
Annalia 3/03
Sophia 6/05

When raising kids the days are oh so long, but the years are short.--John Leguizamo

zuzu
10-19-2005, 04:16 AM
Congratulations! Welcome, Eva!

What a beautiful picture of the three of you. :)

barbarhow
10-19-2005, 04:37 AM
Oh Peggy-your pictures are beautiful. What a wonderful story. I am so glad Eva is here safe and sound. The last picture is so sweet. Big sis and her BIG eyes. Wonderful.
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03, a Red Sox fan
and Anna 5/12/05, my little Yankee fan!

newbelly2002
10-19-2005, 05:12 AM
COngratulations! Eva Marin is a gorgeous name, for a gorgeous girl and newest addition to a gorgeous family.

Enjoy the babymoon!!
Paula
Mama to Dante, 8/02
And 2 sweet peas in an April pod

billysmommy
10-19-2005, 05:55 AM
Welcome Eva Marin

Your pictures are gorgeous, I love the one of all three of you and
you look amazing :)

Enjoy

bluej
10-19-2005, 06:22 AM
Congratulations! Welcome to the world Eva Marin! What a beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl!

bcafe
10-19-2005, 07:28 AM
Great name!

jamsmu
10-19-2005, 07:35 AM
Congrats and welcome Eva Marin!

Momof3Labs
10-19-2005, 07:44 AM
Congratulations, Peggy, and you all look fantastic!!

ribbit1019
10-19-2005, 08:27 AM
Congratulations Peggy! Welcome little Eva!

I love her name!!

Christy
"My Mommy" to Maddy born 06/09/04
http://lilypie.com/baby2/040609/3/4/0/-5/.png
and soon to Little Man due 03/02/06
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kensjen
10-19-2005, 08:39 AM
Congratulations Peggy!!

What beautiful girls you have. Thanks for sharing the photos with us, they are lovely. Eva is an adorable newborn, and wow...Margot...too cute for words. Enjoy your new little one, and your babymoon!! :)

wencit
10-19-2005, 10:35 AM
Congratulations, Peggy! Eva is beautiful, and I love those adorable curls on Margot. And wow, you look great!

Welcome to the world, Eva Marin!

marinkitty
10-19-2005, 10:38 AM
Beautiful girls you have! Congratulations!

Holly
Mom to Mia (3.17.03) and baby brother Jack (3.23.05)

alexsmommy
10-19-2005, 10:40 AM
Congrats - both of your girls are beautiful.
Alaina
Alex 2-4-03

saschalicks
10-19-2005, 11:32 AM
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful new joy! Her name is just precious.

JulieL
10-19-2005, 11:34 AM
Congrats and WELCOME Eva!!! Peggy I'm glad to hear your c/s went so well. Last week was a WONDERFUL week wasn't it? ;)

Tori_s mom
10-19-2005, 12:48 PM
You are all gorgeous! I'm glad things are going well, and hope Miss Eva becomes less pumpkin-y. ;)

Tasha

TraciG
10-19-2005, 01:14 PM
Congratulations, cute little pumpkin !

phirey
10-19-2005, 01:48 PM
Y'all are too sweet. Thank you for the compliments.

Eva's jaundice seems to be getting worse before it gets better, and it causes sleepiness and therefore inefficient nursing -- over an hour per session. So I've strapped on the feedbag and am nursing every 1.5-2 hours (read: nonstop). Picture me in milk-soaked XL mens' flannel pajamas, unbuttoned, with a tube of lanolin in the pocket, and a My Brest Friend eternally strapped around my nonexistant waist. But oh so in love...

So needless to say I'm not checking in much. :-)

I did get the other pic to shrink:


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/29936.jpg

Thanks again!

mamalou
10-19-2005, 02:13 PM
Welcome Eva Marin! Congrats, mama! You all are beautiful!!

CiderLogan
10-19-2005, 02:25 PM
Congratulations! And I LOVE her name!!!

Jenny
Mom of Julia, 8/03

Sarah1
10-19-2005, 02:31 PM
neve is right--peggy, you look amazing, and the girls couldn't be more beautiful. congrats. :)

SASM
10-19-2005, 02:59 PM
Congratulations! LOVE her name! Beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl :) Good luck with the adjustments!

chrissyhowie
10-19-2005, 04:02 PM
What beautiful pictures! Thank you so much for sharing them. Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome, little Eva Marin!

phirey
10-19-2005, 09:31 PM
Absolutely! How are you adjusting?

alkagift
10-19-2005, 10:33 PM
Peggy, you look wonderful and Eva is just beautiful! I'm sorry to hear about the jaundice, DS did the same thing and boy it was exhausting...luckily it doesn't last too terribly long, so hang in there!

Big hugs!

Allison
Mommy to Matthew, who is TWO!

lisams
10-20-2005, 12:57 AM
Congratulations and welcome to the world Eva! Someone's lucky to have three beautiful girls :-)

HannaAddict
10-20-2005, 12:59 AM
Eva is just beautiful. How did I miss the earlier news? Congratulations and I am very happy for your new arrival.

Kimberly

Jeanne
10-20-2005, 08:44 AM
Oh Peggy! You are all beautiful! Congratulations! Two girls are just so much fun!

papal
10-20-2005, 09:08 AM
Congratulations Peggy!!! Eva is just beautiful!! Enjoy your babymoon!

brigmaman
10-20-2005, 09:12 AM
Congratulations! Eva is beautiful! :)

missym
10-20-2005, 09:24 AM
Congratulations, Peggy! Eva is as beautiful as her name!

Missy, mom to Gwen 03/03 and Rebecca 09/05

tarahsolazy
10-20-2005, 11:12 AM
What a breathtaking beauty she is!

pittsburghgirl
10-20-2005, 02:09 PM
Congratulations, a beautiful girl (and mom and big sister!) Love the name!

Marilee
mommy to James
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houseof3boys
10-22-2005, 06:30 PM
Oh Peggy you all look gorgeous.

Margot looks like a great big sis and Eva is a doll. Hope the jaundice gets better soon so she can stop sunbathing under the lamps. :)

Can't wait to meet her in person at the next gathering.

Take care of yourself!

pritchettzoo
10-22-2005, 08:12 PM
Congrats Peggy! She is gorgeous. I hope everything is going well for you guys. You look great! :)

Anna
Mama to Gracie (Sept '03) and Eli (July '05)

JLiebCamm
10-22-2005, 09:19 PM
Congratulations. You look wonderful!

NEVE three BUGS and a BEE
10-22-2005, 10:46 PM
I know you ladies are having fun!!!
Hugs to you!!!

COElizabeth
10-22-2005, 10:53 PM
She is gorgeous just like her mom and sister, and I love her name. Eva was on the list of possible future baby names I wrote down as a kid! Congratulations, and welcome, Eva!

Elizabeth, Mom to James, 9-20-02
and Charlotte, 11-04-04

Dcclerk
10-23-2005, 01:04 AM
Congratulations, Peggy! What gorgeous girls you have. It sounds like everything went great, and you look amazing!

darby24
10-23-2005, 01:56 AM
Oh she is so sweet! What a lovely photo.

Thanks for sharing