Cadence Abigail Toman
born Friday Nov 16 3:12am
8 lbs. 9 oz. 21 in long
LOTS of long blond hair
Cadie is so amazing. We are very sleep deprived right now but really enjoying our strong-willed baby girl.
Short Birth Story (email me if you want more details): We went into the hospital on Thursday (11 days overdue) for a scheduled induction. My Dr. knew that I wanted a natural child birth and suggested that we try breaking my water and starting pitocin to jumpstart my body and then going off the pit if my body took over. 4 hours into labor and I was able to go off the pitocin. We had a few scares, Cadie's heart rate dropped with contractions and her head was turned the wrong way but Dr. Coats was awesome and suggested alternatives for labor that helped. 14 hours of contractions and 2.5 hours of pushing later, Cadie joined us! We also had an amazing support crew - our doula asked if she could bring along a second doula who was in training. This second doula had a background in massage therapy! so that was fine with me. Our nurse Danielle stayed with us through the end - past her scheduled hours. We were really blessed with all the of support and a beautiful baby girl.
We just got home from the hospital today and look forward to a holiday week counting our blessings and getting to know Cadence. Thanks for all of your support and love.
16 comments:
She's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations! I'm so proud of you.
(BTW, Mendra thinks there was something in the water on Willow Stream with you, me and Cynthia all having girls).
Elizabeth and Eric,
Oh.. thank you thank you for posting pictures today :)!!! What a sweetie pie. I hate when people try to predict what a 3 day old baby looks like.. because I think mine just looked like newborns.. but I really do think that she looks just like you in that bottom picture Elizabeth!! Sniff in that sweet newborn smell and hold that baby all you want, because Gabe is only 6 weeks old and doesn't feel like a newborn anymore :(. Love you guys.. so glad you are happy and healthy
Congratulations! We're so happy for you. We've been checking your blog 15 times a day for the last week and a half. I'm sure the anticipation was much more intense for you two. And now there she is, your beautiful, precious baby girl. Enjoy! We're sure you will!
I love seeing your little creation. Im sure you and Eric are great parents to your little girl. We sure miss seeing you guys. Thank you for keeping in touch.
love Natalie
Congratulations!
She is absolutely gorgeous! She looks alot like you did E! We are so happy for you, just wish that we were close enough to see all of you. Have an extra special Thanksgiving. You have so much to be thankful for! Aunt Kathy & family.
ya hooo!! what a beautiful baby! what a blessed little one to have you two as the 'folks':) miss and love you so much!
dawn
Congrats sis and bro! I can't wait to see my new niece. whoo hooo!!
She's perfect!!! Congratulations!! So glad it all went well...so happy for you guys!
Congratulations! We are so happy for you!
Ann and Travis Gray
Congratulations! She is so beautiful! Love-Amy
she is beautiful. glad she finally decided to come. congratulations.
congratulations E & E and cadi! wow, she is beautiful! enjoy your holidays w/ the latest and greatest addition to your family.
Elizabeth, you truly are amazing! Congratulations on your new addition and also on being able to have it all go how you wanted and planned. Being happy with the labor and birth is the most important thing. Look at all that hair!! I am a little partial to hair (Mae had a ton of black hair, and I loved it!). I look forward to more pictures...
Congrats, what a cute name and a sweet baby. I'm so excited for you. Having a baby does change everything!!!
oh, she is so beautiful, I'm sure you guys are going to be the best parents. Good luck with everything.
lots of love lori and Ryan.
E - What a woman you are! What a cute little bundle of joy you have! Congratulations to both of you!
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