Dearest Family and Friends,
We write to share with you the arrival of beautiful Eleanor Rose Skolnik! She arrived on May 7th at 6:52pm, weighing in at 6lb, 7oz and 20 inches tall. Her hair is golden, her skin satin, and her eyes a deep blue gray (will they be Papi's brown or Mama's blue?).
Libby's water broke around 3:45am. The labor began slowly, allowing both Benjamin and Libby to send last minute work emails out, make sure the car was packed, and to call the insurance company to pre-authorize the hospital stay. Libby's contractions began in earnest not until around 1pm and then progressed quickly. We didn't even leave for the hospital (Holy Cross) until they were around 3 minutes apart! We were able to have a natural, unmedicated birth - thanks to Benjamin's constant coaching, massage, love, and encouragement. Shayla, our doula, provided excellent support and served as a medical mediator for Benjamin. Eleanor Rose was born less than three hours after we arrived at the hospital!
Our first (almost) two weeks have been amazing. Eleanor Rose is a champion feeder, sleeper, and pooper. She is also the most beautiful little creature who makes us cry and/or laugh out loud on a regular basis with her curious, pensive, pirate-y, grins. Libby is recovering well - walks with Maipo around Greenbelt have certainly helped get her body back in action!
Thank you to all of you for your love and support -Libby's water broke around 3:45am. The labor began slowly, allowing both Benjamin and Libby to send last minute work emails out, make sure the car was packed, and to call the insurance company to pre-authorize the hospital stay. Libby's contractions began in earnest not until around 1pm and then progressed quickly. We didn't even leave for the hospital (Holy Cross) until they were around 3 minutes apart! We were able to have a natural, unmedicated birth - thanks to Benjamin's constant coaching, massage, love, and encouragement. Shayla, our doula, provided excellent support and served as a medical mediator for Benjamin. Eleanor Rose was born less than three hours after we arrived at the hospital!
Our first (almost) two weeks have been amazing. Eleanor Rose is a champion feeder, sleeper, and pooper. She is also the most beautiful little creature who makes us cry and/or laugh out loud on a regular basis with her curious, pensive, pirate-y, grins. Libby is recovering well - walks with Maipo around Greenbelt have certainly helped get her body back in action!
With hugs and huge new-parent grins,
BLe&M
Benjamin, Libby, Eleanor, and Maipo Skolnik
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