Blessed from above

You should see her Mom and Dad......she's beautiful! She has the polish nose! 

Elle Patricia Close entered the world on January 19th (she shares her birthday with her Uncle Tommy) at 11:12 am. Elle was quite the petite princess weighing 6 lbs 4 ounces and 19 & 3/4 inches long. She currently has brown hair and blue eyes! Just like Mom. 

It was pretty amazing and I had a really quick labor. I was at home feeling contractions for only an hour and before I knew it, we were at the hospital being admitted...the pain was very high but the rest of the labor was actually very enjoyable with the help of an epidural. Sorry Mom, was not as strong as you. But I was incredibly alert and had feeling in my legs and had no side effects afterward. 

Elle is healthy, just trying to grow and get the hang of this eating thing. She's adjusting well to the world but Ted and I are pretty tired. We are so lucky to have Ted's Mom down here, I know you wanted to be here too......she has been so helpful. She lets me take naps in between feedings and watches Elle, she cooks dinner and helps with the cleaning. She has helped me give Elle her first bath today and enjoys changing her into new outfits. 

We all asked for your guidance, love and support as I was preparing for labor. I truly believe you and Dad gave me this wonderful gift of life and a very good pregnancy.....

I asked for a sign that you guys would be there through this but wasn't certain I would get one. 

Ted and I got admitted into the labor and delivery room and after a few hours, I met the nurse that would be my side through the entire labor. And that Nurse's name......was Patricia. 

That was my sign....and that was I all needed as hard as it still was not sharing this directly with you. 

Ted and I are so lucky and we love our little Elle and cannot wait for all of our wonderful family and friends to meet her.