Elliott Stephen Galer

Elliott arrived yesterday evening (July 22, 2006) at 9:39 p.m. after a long and difficult labor. Trish was marvelous, bringing this child into the world completely naturally, as she has our three other children. He latched on within just a minute or so and appeared to sate himself on colostrum before his weight and measurements were taken. After his first little meal, he weighed in at 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19 inches long. Incidentally, this was nearly the exact size of Madison at her birth. Madison attended the birth and Helene (our dear friend and nurse widwife-extraordinaire, who has delivered all three of our boys) invited her to cut Elliott's umbilical cord. It's hard to believe that by the time Elliott is Madi's age, she will be nearly ready to go to college. His birth couldn't have been timed better. My Dad was in town visiting for just one day and was able to hang out with the boys and be here last night so I could stay with Trish and Elliott at the hospital.