As some of you guessed from the picture I posted of myself assembling a Christmas toy for Little Buddy, our baby has arrived! He was early but still very sizeable. Large babies with large heads run in my family, so I was grateful to deliver him early.
We had to spend a couple days in the NICU, but we are home now and enjoying our time as a family of four.
Guest
Yay, congrats on the extremely special Christmas gift! Hope you and baby are doing well. Can’t wait to hear more about the birth and anything else (if you’re comfortable sharing).
If I’m remembering correctly, didn’t you give birth to Little Buddy around the holidays as well?
Ellie
Thank you! I will post the birth story soon. 🙂 Yep, you are correct, both our boys were born around the holidays.
Tiffany
Congrats ! I can’t wait to hear your birth story too .
How early was he? My 2nd was born at 36 weeks 6 days , so just a little early. He was also 6 IBs 10 oz. I hope you are recovering well and Happy New year !
Ellie
Just a week and a half. 6 lbs 10 oz is a great size for being 36 weeks 6 days. It’s always less nerve wracking when there’s no concern of them being super tiny. Happy New Year!
Syl
Congratulations
Hope you are doing well xx
Diana
Congratulations!! So happy he’s here. Enjoy those newborn snuggles!
Bethany
Congratulations. Enjoy those baby snuggles.
Anonymous
Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you!
Eileen
So happy for you and your family! Glad to hear you and baby are well. How does Little Buddy feel about the new addition? Is he interested in the baby? Enjoy these special holidays and newborn times. Congratulations!
Jennifer
Congratulations! 💙💙💙Enjoy family time and snuggles with Little Buddy and his little brother.
Dawn
Congratulations! Boys have lots of energy but are so sweet.
Anonymous
Sagittarius or Capricorn?
Gabrielle!
YAY!! I’m so happy for you guys! And Thankful that baby boy came and both of you are healthy! Can you post any pics! Can’t wait to hear more details!! How old is he?
Iris
Congrats! How special to have a newborn baby boy to celebrate Christmas with! It sure keeps you focused on “the reason for the season”!
Alayna
Congratulations! ❤ looking forward to hearing more. Glad you and baby boy are doing well!
Anne
Congratulations!!!
Marilyn
Congratulations to all. Welcome to the world little December baby boy. Congratulations to Little Buddy on becoming a big brother. God Bless all. Wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Anonymous
I’m very glad to hear the news. When I saw your flat stomach in the other picture, I had a horrible thought of “not again.” So relieved that all is well. May God bless your growing family.
Paula
Congratulations Ellie and Mr. Handsome!
Beth
Congratulations Ellie, Mr.Handsome on your new son.
Congratulations Little Buddy on your new baby brother.
Ellyn
How exciting!!! Congrats Ellie, Mr Handsome, and little buddy!!! 💙
MarriedUK
Well done mama! And congratulations to Mr Handsome and Little Buddy. I hope the new little bear is feeding and sleeping well and that you’re recovering well. Now, two kids is where the fun starts!
Anonymous
So glad you had another boy instead of a little girl to be raised to believe she’s less than in an abusive cult.
Alisa
What an awful thing to say! 🙁 Ellie and her husband previously lost a little girl, and if I were her, your words would have been extremely hurtful to read. That loss was devastating to them – what on earth makes you think they would have treasured a daughter any less than a son?
Ellie, I wish you the warmest congratulations on your new little one. Hope you can relax and enjoy this time!
Thank you for continuing your work on all your blogs, and putting up with all the negative comments that you get. You are to be applauded for your graciousness and perseverance!
Kay
I’m very happy for you!! My twins haven’t arrive yet. Coming on Jan 6!! Both babies are measuring 8 lbs!!!!
Ellie
How exciting! Thank you for the update. I will be praying for a smooth delivery. That’s amazing that they are measuring 8 lbs. It’s impressive that you were able to keep them in long enough to reach that size. Great job, mama!
Anonymous
Congratulations to you Ellie and Mr Handsome and your son and new son!
It is a wonderful life! I hope as you carry on with your busier life you can maintain your more intense spiritual life. And also I hope your husband and family share the same devotion, that it keeps you all close together as a family. That will be a challenge! And if possible that you will keep being a blessing to us readers doing, as you’ve so consistently done, writing this blog about being a young family. It’s very interesting to reading. (Pictures are nice to see too.) Thank you!