Well he’s here!!! Elias Andrew Jacobsen was born at 8:43pm on Sunday. He weighed in at 7lbs 13oz and has yet to be measured (they wait until they stretch a bit). He was grunting when he was born so he did have to take a trip to the NICU for an hour. He recovered as well as could be expected and met us all at the door when we went to see him meaning he was released to our room immediately. He’s now in his pram in his room as I type this and is adorable!
Labor was not w/o its issues for Nikki. The biggest being how long it took. Her contractions started at 11:30pm Saturday night. We arrived at the hospital Sunday at 2:00am. Elias didn’t arrive until 8:43pm after a long day of contractions and Pitocin to ensure Nikki proceeded as needed. She pushed like a champ to get Elias out into the world.
We’re both exhausted right now (it’s 2:20am Monday) but we can’t seem to stop looking at him. Nikki’s also getting checked up on by the nurses, and I’ve gotten the first dirty diaper (tarry is an understatement) which was put on well enough no one pointed out the mistakes. It’s going to be a wonderful learning experience for us for the next 18~30 years, and we’re really looking forward to it.
Day2: I know a lot of you are wanting updates/info/pictures. This is a quick update while I’m home. I’m home for about ~30 minutes to take a shower and feed the cats. (They won’t let me shower at the hospital.) I figured while I was here I’d add a few new photos and a quick video of Elias as well as update everyone one our Status. Nikki is doing well. She’s still exhausted (as am I but she’s working much harder than I am with feedings and labor!). She’s walking and go use the facilities on her own at this point (after an epi they’re very cautious). Elias is doing very well. He’s been in our room with us the entire time except for a few quick tests they do in other rooms (hearing and something else routine). He’s breast feeding pretty well and is very tired from the long delivery and not being 24 hours old yet. I’m tired but doing great as a proud Dad! Anyway, I’m off to the hospital again, enjoy some new shots (the first 7 are from last night, the second 7 are from today).
Congratulations Ben, Niki. Glad to hear everything worked out aight.
So its Elias Andrew Jacobsen. Wonder who he’s gonna take after, his mother or his father. We’ll just have to wait and see.
But all the same, congratulations guys, Hopefully it won’t be too long before i meet the little one.
Oh yeh, i forgot.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Elias Andrew Jacobsen
Congratulations!!!! He is beautiful and I am already crying. The two of you will be great parents. well done Nikki. I can’t wait to meet him. He has a lot of hair. I think i said he was going to be 7 13lb. I love you guys and have fun and take naps when ever you can. welcome Elias, Auntie Cindy
ben, nikki–congratulations! once you witness a birth first hand you realize what a miracle it really is… all of a sudden there’s a little human being in the world who wasn’t there a few minutes before. this is the start of a sometimes stressful, sometimes painful, but always totally rewarding journey for your new family. good luck and good health to the three of you!
-ken
Wow! Oh Nikki, it sounds like it was quite an ordeal. I don’t know if GOOD JOB covers it, but CONGRATULATIONS!!! He is BEAUTIFUL! Your mom was right, there is some red in that hair. Enjoy your first day as MOM and DAD :>
Love Kerrie
He’s absolutely gorgeous! Welcome to the world, little surfer!
It’s a good thing they put an ankle bracelet on him – there’s still snow on the slopes and they might find him trying to head for the nearest ski lift with a pair of tongue depressors under his little arms. I’m sure he’ll be one of the best and most beautifully documented babies ever.
with Love,
Lars
Nikki, Ben, and Elias:
Congratulations! We just read the great news this morning- no marathon today for Nikki, eh?! Hope you’re all getting some rest today and we’ll be talking to you soon! What’s his sport- football or basketball?
Great job, Nik!
Ken & Kathy Abrams
yay! finally! more pictures, please! (as if i have to ask, and you aren’t busy)
what is he, my 1st cousin once removed? my second cousin? who cares, i guess, because he’s cute.
i will call him E. like the drug.
congrats guys. and rest up……
krstin jacobsen
CONGRATS Ben and Nikki!!!
Congratulations. He is so cute. Can’t wait to see more photos maybe with his Mom and Dad when you guys can keep your eyes open long enough to do it. Wish I could be there. What an exciting time! Way to be a trooper Nikki!!! I am glad his NICU stay was short. Much love, JT
Congratulations Ben and Nikki, Good for you. He looks like a champ, and with a great name to boot! BEN
Congratulations! The best is yet to come….can’t wait to meet the little one.
Congratulations to both of you. Great job. I am here if you need any advice on stuff.
Congratulations!! That was the easy part, getting him here. Now comes the hard part of raising the little booger. I hope you have a relaxing week welcoming your new one.
Marisa
Congratulations, Nikki & Ben….Wow, talk about a marathon!….Looks like all your training really paid off for you, Nikki….Elias doesn’t look very chubby so, he must be really long?….Love all that blonde hair!
Congratulations. Being a Mom and Dad is so rewarding! You’ll love it.
Rest while you can. Now the fun really starts!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. I see he has a lot of hair. I’m waiting to see the dimples.
Congrats! Hope everybody is getting some sleep.
congrats you two! he is frickin’ darling!
Congratulations, Nikki and Ben!! Hope you all are getting some rest.
🙂
So…freaking….adorable! AHHHH! 🙂
I demand more pictars!
Congratulations!! This is so exciting- and he’s absolutely adorable!
Hey Nik- Are you coming to work today or what?! So far we’ve seen about 30 morning appointments, 3 ERGs, flushed ducts, and all four entropion on a 250 lb St. Bernard who is just waking up here at 4:40pm. WE MISS YOU!!!!! You look fabulous dahling!
Team VOS
Congratulations to you all!! He’s so adorable, I can’t wait to see more pictures and to meet the little guy. You did it Nikki; he looks as healthy as can be. I can’t believe how long his hair is already and do I see some red/strawberry blonde in there??? So cute. I’m already thinking he looks like your dad, Nikki, so my guess is Elias will have more your looks and Ben’s personality!
Anyhow, cheers to you and your parents…a new journey has begun…have fun and enjoy the ride!
love,
Danielle