Elaina’s Birthday
We arrived at Clarian North this morning at 6 AM for the induction of our 4th child. Grandma McFall is at home with Alyssa, Mikayla, and Joshua waiting to hear the news of the birth of their new baby sister. Last night Mikayla excitedly stated, "Tomorrow is Elaina’s Birthday!" We hope to be seeing her soon.
Michelle is a little nervous but doing well. This being our 4th child, you would think we would be pros at this by now. It seems all strangely familiar.
Our bible verse for today is Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
They started the Pitocin drip at 6:30 AM. She started contracting pretty regularly (every 2-3 minutes) soon afterwards.
We found out that her regular OB, Dr Denman, couldn’t be here today due to an issue in her family. We hope and pray that her family is OK.
Dr Flora came in a little while ago to talk to us. She broke Michelle’s water around 7:40 AM. Michelle’s nurses Sarah (who happens to be 39 weeks pregnant with her first child) and Kim (who is an intern) called the anesthesiologist to administer the Epidural. They said that about 95% of women delivering are now getting an Epidural.
We found out that there are about 5 inductions this morning and 1 spontaneous birth this morning. It seems like inductions are becoming more common. I know that it has helped us being able to schedule help at home.
At this point, some of you might be wondering why I am blogging the birth of our child. I got razzed at work from my boss saying something like, "Hey Hubbard, no blog? This is 2008! Get with the program."
We went in on January 16th thinking that we were going into labor. We got to the labor and delivery room (LDR6) and the network connection in the room didn’t work. They have a touch screen computer in each room on a boom, but it is severely crippled and all I could do is access Yahoo! email. So I had to send an email out from my yahoo account (which I hadn’t used in many years). Well, it turned out to be early labor (yes after 3 kids, you can still get fooled) and so we were sent home. This time, we are in room LDR3 and the network connection is working just fine. So this time I am able to blog!
9:52 AM - She is 8 cm, 100% effaced, and 0 station. Elaina will probably come soon (probably in the next hour).
10:22 AM - She is 10 cm, 100% effaced, and +1 station. She is ready to push. The nurse is calling the doctor.
10:46 AM - Elaina Grace Hubbard is born! 7 lb 14 oz, 20 1/2 inches.
Please feel free to leave a comment as part of our memory of this day.
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Posted: January 28th, 2008 under Family.
Comments: 17
Comments
Comment from Dennis
Time: January 28, 2008, 12:22 pm
Congrats!!! You have a beautiful family!
Comment from Trudy and Marty
Time: January 28, 2008, 12:27 pm
Michelle and Chris: Congratulations. We are so happy to see the news of Elaina’s birth, and look forward to seeing the pictures. Our love also to Alyssa, Mikayla, and Joshua.
Comment from Anne Marie Moser
Time: January 28, 2008, 1:27 pm
Congratulations, Michelle and Chris! What happy news to have on a Monday morning. I’m sure Alyssa, Mikayla, and Joshua can’t wait to meet their new baby sister! Praise the Lord on her healthy arrival.
Comment from Jeff Moser
Time: January 28, 2008, 5:04 pm
Congratulations! I’m sure Mikayla will be glad to have another sister in “duck, duck goose!” in a few years.
Comment from Julie Schwind
Time: January 28, 2008, 5:59 pm
Congrats, guys!! She is beautiful, and looks just like all her siblings!! Good job, Michelle! You did a great job, Mom!
Comment from Becky Harber
Time: January 28, 2008, 6:34 pm
Congratulations!!! We are so happy and excited for your family! We can’t wait to meet sweet little Elaina! Another beautiful Princess ;)!
Comment from Stephanie Burton
Time: January 28, 2008, 9:28 pm
Congratulations, and thanks for posting on your blog! Everyone looks like they are doing great, and Elaina is beautiful. You look terrific, Michelle!
Comment from Art and Linda Brody
Time: January 28, 2008, 9:31 pm
Congratulations Michelle and Chris … I got an update from Ellin just a few minutes ago … Our best to the family.
Comment from Lisa Brody
Time: January 28, 2008, 9:54 pm
Wonderful! Congrats Michelle and Chris! I’m sure the kids are excited to welcome their little sister. Love from Julia, Connor, and Megan too!
Comment from Art and Linda Brody
Time: January 28, 2008, 11:26 pm
She is one beatiful baby! Thanks for sharing the wonderful photographs. Be well.
Comment from Alyssa Hubbard
Time: January 29, 2008, 11:54 am
Happy birthday Elaina. I love you. Mommy and Daddy I miss you.
Comment from Mikayla Hubbard
Time: January 29, 2008, 11:57 am
Hi sister!
Comment from Jim and Beth
Time: January 29, 2008, 2:35 pm
Congratulations on your beautiful, healthy little girl! I hope we are as fortunate for ours on the 6th 
Best wishes and we hope you get to go home soon!
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Comment from Kathy Engelman
Time: February 20, 2008, 2:28 pm
Congratulations! I had been praying for you during Feb. I am so glad to hear that all went well and that your daughter was born healthy and all is good. I truely am blessed by your ministry to your family and to those of us that teach. Thank-you for the wonderful HubbardCupboard website. I visit is each week for new ideas and updates. May God continue to richly bless you in your work as a wife and mother and mentor to us teachers! God is good, all the time, even in those quiet moments late at night when you have to rustle out of bed for feedings. Keep the faith and stay strong. Kathy
Comment from Jessica
Time: April 3, 2008, 9:31 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!! She is beautiful!
I tried to leave a comment on Michelle’s blog, but didn’t know what exactly I was supposed to log in to. I just want her to know how completely wonderful I think she is. I have been using her Bible and Rhyme curriculum all year, and feel like I know her & the girls with all the pictures and creative, getting to know God ideas. She’s like a mentor. Seriously.
I hope your adjustment to having a newborn in the house goes smoothly, and that you continue to lean on the God of the universe for strength.
Congratulations again!
Comment from Elaina R.
Time: September 5, 2008, 4:14 pm
Hey, i ran across this blog and decided to read it.! Your daughter is beautiful, && she has an awesome name too.! ;]
congrat’s!
-Elaina R.
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