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May 12, 2005
Eden the Gnome
Joel has officially called Eden a little gnome, probably because of the silly hospital hat. We've been home since Tuesday night. We really didn't want to stay that long, but my bottom is thankful for the time off. Whew! I guess I just thought I'd pop a 7lb baby like a cork and keep trekkin' but alas...my ass. 
My back has also been killing me! I think it's bruised! My tailbone and up to mid back. But some of that is engorgement. Fun fun. I sleep less because of the pain than my baby girl. Joel wants her in the bed with us, and that's fine, but I sleep in pretzel shapes because of nursing lying down plus postpartum pain, and not wanting to roll on her. She slept on my tummy part of last night and that's really nice. Pushing for 5 hours with Josiah gave me puffy racoon eyes, I still have some nice puffiness this time around, but it's more from no sleep. I'm such a putz about sleep, I don't if there is anything else I'd rather do-like blog. 
My mom is here til tommorrow, we'll see what I can do solo, I'm not supposed to drive for a little while. Eden gets weighed today and that always makes me nervous, she's a little peanut wearing Gid's premie clothes! She got down to 7lb 3oz at the hospital and I just want her to gain and not lose anymore. Joel's not nervous at all and I guess I shouldn't be either, she nurses very well. She's nice and sun tanned now, a little jaundice. She has darker hair than Josiah which is more genetically sensible than red hair. She's a pretty pretty girl, but I'm her mama. I know newborns can look all the same.
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hi five kate and the rest of the fam. i so wish that i could have been there. you have no idea how much i regret this time not being there. but i'm happy and excited about seeing eden and getting to know her. peace and moochoo love
Posted by: cat at May 16, 2005 2:45 PM
I'm overjoyed for you, she's so lovely!
Posted by: Gypsy at May 13, 2005 4:13 PM
She is beautiful!!! Congrats!!
Posted by: beth at May 13, 2005 1:42 PM
Much Congratulations to you and Joelly. I've been peeking in on yer blog and am gladdened that you two have successfully produced another noot-son. In terms of the hot burner,
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Posted by: D-Master at May 13, 2005 1:58 AM
beautiful. congratulations!
Posted by: kelly at May 12, 2005 7:31 PM
Loving these pictures!!! What a cute little gnome! (She does look like a gnome...a little Berit gnome)
Hope your recovery is steady and quick.
And good job on delivering au naturel! Tell me, was she more alert than Josiah?
You rock!
Posted by: Jeannette at May 12, 2005 6:15 PM
She is so sweet! Good luck with going solo once your mom goes home!
Posted by: jlg at May 12, 2005 1:17 PM
a miraculous beauty that eden is!!! i'll pray for your physical healing and rest. I HOPE TO SEE YOUR BABY CREATION VERY SOON. LOVE YOU ALL!!
Posted by: cat at May 12, 2005 1:17 PM
She's absolutely beautiful! I'm so happy for you guys. Makes me even more excited for our little one seeing Eden's sweet little face.
Posted by: michellew at May 12, 2005 12:16 PM
