[wholewheatchick]

<p>Squirt is here and has a new name!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Rachel Elizabeth</p>
<p>7 lb 6 oz</p>
<p>20 3/4 inches long</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Born at the birth center into the water after 12 1/2 hours of active labor.  We both needed a little bit of oxygen afterward; me more than her.  But everything is going well now, and she LOVES to nurse.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Pictures and birth story to follow.  I was going to upload photos now, but we can't find any of the cameras we used...lol</p>

 

[98741]

<p>Congrats!!!  I was just coming here to check on you!  I can't wait to hear more and see some pics!!</p>

 

[stiles' mummy]

<p>Congratulations!!! WELCOME BABY RACHEL <span><img alt="energy.gif" height="22" src="http://files.mothering.com/images/smilies/energy.gif" width="48"></span></p>

 

[Wildecat]

<p>Congratulations Emily! Love the name you choose and would to hear more of your birth story!</p>

 

[NoraFlood]

<p>Congrats! I can't wait to hear more!</p>

 

[porttack]

<p>Congrats, Emily! So happy for you! Looking forward to the pics</p>

 

[owlgirl]

<p>I am so happy for you Emily!! Congrats, enjoy this time, rest when you can, 12.5 hours, I can't imagine!! So glad you did mama!!</p>

 

[Fat Scottish Gal]

<p>How wonderful!! Congratulations and well done mama!! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy your baby moon.</p>

 

[ema-adama]

<p>Oooh, congratulations! I can't wait to hear more.</p>

 

[grazy101]

<p>I am so happy for you. Can't wait to see pics. </p>

 

[mahiisland]

<p>Congratulations!  I look forward to hearing more, but enjoy your baby first!</p>

 

[Qbear'smama]

<p>YAY, congratulations, Emily & welcome, Rachel!! <span><img alt="joy.gif" height="39" src="http://files.mothering.com/images/smilies/joy.gif" width="42"></span> Happy babymoon!!!!</p>

 

[wholewheatchick]

<p><a href="http://takebackhome.wordpress.com/2010/12/19/birth-of-rachel-elizabeth/" target="_blank">Birth story and photos here</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>very very long story...photos at end</p>
<p> </p>
<p>eta: again, I hope it is ok that I linked to my little blog...</p>

 

[northcountrymamma]

<p>What an empowering story and such a beautiful little peanut. </p>
<p>Enjoy your babymoon mamma!</p>

 

[98741]

<p>Oh Emily congrats!!!  She is lovely!!!!!  Birth is such a difficult and transformative experience.  I'm so proud of you!!!</p>