Little Miss Prince has finally arrived!! After taking 5 days and having a mini melt down (me not Ben) we settled on a name:
Evelyn "Evie" Thiele Prince
8 pounds 18.5 inches
Born: June 10th, 2011
10:31am
Evie came right on time via C-section. She was pretty stubborn and would not flip. They tried pulling her out head first, but she wouldn't budge so out butt first she came. The C-section was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Although the recovery is definitely taking a while. Because of all the pressure I ended up throwing up for the next 4 minutes after she came out. I thought maybe I would cry, or be emotional...throwing up was nothing I had thought of.
Mom and Evelyn in the hospital room. We stayed a total of 4 days.
Her first sponge bath in the hospital. She did not like it at all.
Feeling much better. She is so cute!
Evie lost some weight in the hospital, but after a strict 2 hour feeding schedule she gained it all back and then some by day 5. She is so little, but at the same time I can't believe she was in me just a week ago.
We had lots of visitors in the hospital. Ben's dad had a meeting for work in Minnesota and was able to take the 1 hour flight over to Michigan. He got to see Evie just hours after she was born and was able to stay for 3 days. We were so happy he was able to make it!
Grandpa Prince
Grandma Skidmore
Uncle Jordan
Grandpa Skidmore
Uncle Jonny
And Reba! My best friend from high school got back just in time, after spending a year in Vietnam teaching. I was so glad she was able to come see me and the baby!
Finally home. Reality hit when I put Evie in her going home outfit. Which is when I had my breakdown. No more nurses, no more room service, no more help at the push of a button.
But after being home for a day it was so much better.
Our first diaper explosion. Ben was changing Evie's diaper when all the sudden I heard him yell. I came in the nursery and saw 2 darts of poo explode onto the wall. It was so funny, but also extremely painful because of my scar.
First bath time. I can only pick up things that weigh as much as Evie, and I can't bend over/ sit/stand very well. Ben has been AMAZING with helping. He is an awesome dad. Below is Evie's first bath at home.
We call her Eve when she is naked. Modest Evie.
Jackie has to be at Ben's side helping.
We finally went for a walk 8 days after surgery. What usually takes me 10 minutes took us 40 minutes. It was so nice to get outside, even though it was warm and Evelyn loved the stroller.
CUTEST BABY EVER!!!
She has the biggest eyes and was already lifting her head on day one.
Evelyn has been wonderful. We are so blessed to have such a beautiful baby. Ben and I decided that we make pretty good babies.
Evelyn "Evie" Thiele Prince
8 pounds 18.5 inches
Born: June 10th, 2011
10:31am
Evie came right on time via C-section. She was pretty stubborn and would not flip. They tried pulling her out head first, but she wouldn't budge so out butt first she came. The C-section was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Although the recovery is definitely taking a while. Because of all the pressure I ended up throwing up for the next 4 minutes after she came out. I thought maybe I would cry, or be emotional...throwing up was nothing I had thought of.
Mom and Evelyn in the hospital room. We stayed a total of 4 days.
Her first sponge bath in the hospital. She did not like it at all.
Feeling much better. She is so cute!
Evie lost some weight in the hospital, but after a strict 2 hour feeding schedule she gained it all back and then some by day 5. She is so little, but at the same time I can't believe she was in me just a week ago.We had lots of visitors in the hospital. Ben's dad had a meeting for work in Minnesota and was able to take the 1 hour flight over to Michigan. He got to see Evie just hours after she was born and was able to stay for 3 days. We were so happy he was able to make it!
Grandpa Prince
Grandma Skidmore
Uncle Jordan
Grandpa Skidmore
Uncle Jonny
And Reba! My best friend from high school got back just in time, after spending a year in Vietnam teaching. I was so glad she was able to come see me and the baby!Finally home. Reality hit when I put Evie in her going home outfit. Which is when I had my breakdown. No more nurses, no more room service, no more help at the push of a button.
But after being home for a day it was so much better.
Our first diaper explosion. Ben was changing Evie's diaper when all the sudden I heard him yell. I came in the nursery and saw 2 darts of poo explode onto the wall. It was so funny, but also extremely painful because of my scar.
First bath time. I can only pick up things that weigh as much as Evie, and I can't bend over/ sit/stand very well. Ben has been AMAZING with helping. He is an awesome dad. Below is Evie's first bath at home.
We call her Eve when she is naked. Modest Evie.
Jackie has to be at Ben's side helping.
We finally went for a walk 8 days after surgery. What usually takes me 10 minutes took us 40 minutes. It was so nice to get outside, even though it was warm and Evelyn loved the stroller.
CUTEST BABY EVER!!!
She has the biggest eyes and was already lifting her head on day one.
Evelyn has been wonderful. We are so blessed to have such a beautiful baby. Ben and I decided that we make pretty good babies.
Liz and Ben... she is so absolutely beautiful! Really, you DO make good babies. That poop explosion is pretty narly though- watch out for her:) Liz, you look so great, back to your skinny self just 8 days after (brat). We love you guys and are thinking of you! Enjoy these first couple weeks, they are some of the best!
ReplyDeleteOh, she is gorgeous, and so are you! I laughed at the poo explosion thing--all the little unexpected things that happen with a brand new baby...I remember moments like that. It seems like those things always happen right after you change their crib sheets or put them in a cute outfit :) I also remember that panicky feeling when I had to leave the hospital. Looks like you are doing just great at home, though! We are so thrilled for you guys--welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love that you call her Eve when she is naked. That's hilarious. She is gorgeous. You make me sick, looking that good.
ReplyDeletecongrats!! :) love the name. it's my grandmother's too. evie is a cutie, i love her whispy hair! :)
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