It's been one week since Eliot entered the world. He was mostly born at home, with just Jessa and I. Her contractions started Monday afternoon, and we stayed up all night with them. We called the midwives at a little after 5am, and when she checked to see how far dialated Jessa was we were relieved to hear that all that work was for 7cm... almost there. Around 8:30am eliot started to arrive. He stuck out his foot!! A surprise breach baby! Our midwife called us a "ride." The ambulance wasted no time in getting to our apartment. However, Eliot was anxious to meet his parents. The doctor said that he could see Eliot's "parts" when Jessa arrived at the hospital... he was almost out. Then he pushed eliot back in while Jessa screamed in pain. He came by c-section. Due to the urgency of the situation, the doctor felt that c-section would be safer. Eliot Ansel Parrish was born at 8:57am, March 25, 2003. He was 5lb, 13oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

.: posted by Josh 11:39 AM