I'm finally a mother.

[starkyld]

Elliott Marlowe [hyphenated last name]. Born at home in the water at 9:24 am on 5/25 (40w3d), 13.5 hour labor, 2 hour transition, 2+ hour pushing. 9lb 8oz, 21 inches, awesome latch, and so much rage at the world for not being a womb.

Me with my son.

His feet.

More detailed birth story to come later.

[emnic77]

Aweome awesome awesome. Congratulations!! He is beautiful!!

(were you right about the glimpse you thought you saw on the u/s?)

[jcsquared]

congratulations & welcome to your little man!

isn't home waterbirth the best - you go mama!

[elyag]

congratulations!!! And welcome Elliott!!!

[brooklyn_warbler]

B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh i am in tears! i'm so excited for you and elliott is one of my all-time favourite boy names!

i know it's totally lame to say "i had a feeling you were having a boy" with 50-50 odds, but i really did. i'm so excited for our little may bookends to meet!

you got your 5/25 wish! can't wait to hear/read the whole story.

[Mama2Bean]

Congrats! So wonderful!

[Crispie]

Oh! I have baby envy. The feet! The feet! You just had to show those off. Be still my heart-he is precious!!!

Enjoy being a mama-have a wonderful babymoon!

[LeaPea]

Congratulations! He is gorgeous and you look amazing!

[Bubblette]

So wonderful!! Congrats Mama, and I can't wait to hear the more detailed story
Welcome Elliott!!

[MaerynPearl]

[h@ppy mama]

He is SO cute!!! Congrats mama Love his name, too. Welcome Elliot!

[maydaymom10]

Congrats! Can't wait to read the birth story.

[Kontessa]

Just the title of the thread had me tearing up for you. Congrats!

[sweet_tart_vt]

Congrats! What a beautiful baby boy you have there, Mama.... love those feet, absolutely adorable! Rest, rejoice and enjoy!!!

[NullSet]

Congratulations! Welcome baby Elliot!

[starkyld]

Thanks everyone. I'm still a bit in shock & sleep deprived, but am working on getting to know my kid. He's been an adorable little grumblecakes so far-- I think he's dealing with a lot of sensory overload. I'm hoping today goes smoothly--I'd like for him to be happy.

Em, yes, was right re: ultrasound. Blasted tech. Oh well, it did give me a chance to get used to having a boy, which is a little mind-bendy for me in ways that having a girl wouldn't be. Still, I had wanted to be surprised. I didn't even check the sex for the first 30 minutes. I bonded and soothed and sang a song and told a story first.

Robina, our midwife was amazing. It was hugely helpful for me to have her support. We talked about you a little in the morning before she left (she was here for 10 hours).

[HonkyTonka]

Congrats!

[theoldmommers]

I am so thrilled for you! What a beautiful boy!

[Tenk]

Congratulations mama, I really thought you were having a girl glad I was wrong. He's perfect, and you look wonderful!!!

[brooklyn_warbler]

Originally Posted by starkyld

Em, yes, was right re: ultrasound. Blasted tech. Oh well, it did give me a chance to get used to having a boy, which is a little mind-bendy for me in ways that having a girl wouldn't be. Still, I had wanted to be surprised. I didn't even check the sex for the first 30 minutes. I bonded and soothed and sang a song and told a story first.

Robina, our midwife was amazing. It was hugely helpful for me to have her support. We talked about you a little in the morning before she left (she was here for 10 hours).

oh, i love that you told a story!! i am really eager to hear more of your thoughts about the experience though it took me three weeks to finish my birth story so i know how hard it can be to get up the wherewithal to write.

and yay for our wonderful midwife! i'll admit i am curious to know what you guys talked about! i love that she hangs out for such a long while afterwards.