Elijah Kelly Dukes was born at 6:14 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. He weighed 8 pounds and 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. We are rejoicing over his little life! As I sat alone in my post partum room, I watched the video of his birth. The words spoken by those around him at the time of his birth touched me, and I wanted to record a little transcript for him. I'll post more pics and his story later. Here goes my little transcript. . .
6:14 a.m.
Nurse Bernice (sweet African American woman who stole our hearts): Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Elijah! Happy Birthday to you!
Erik delivers the shoulders and body of sweet Elijah.
Me: Ahhhhh. . . . (The sweet relief of pain accompanied by the intense love of this new little life.)
Bernice: Hold him, Dad, you got him?
Erik: I got him, Bernice, don't worry 'bout that. I'm not going let him go. . .
Bernice: Elijah. . . You gonna be blessed. You already blessed.
Dr. Young patting Elijah: Alright Elijah, How ya doing?
Elijah: Wahhhhhhh. . .
Everyone sighs with relief. . .
Me (completely forgetting the intense pain I experienced just a few minutes earlier): That wasn't so bad. . .
Dr. Young: Well, let's do it again then. . .
Elijah: Wahhhhhhhh
Erik holding Elijah with great pride: This is my third boy. . .
31 comments:
That was beautiful. I've never taped the birth's of my children but now I'm thinking about it. How sweet to hear the first words spoken to a new baby. I'm tearing up.
Congratulations all of you! I've been thinking about you and praying for you all week. Thank You Lord for a safe delivery and a precious healthy baby boy.
Blessings to you dear Erin.
Congrats!
It reminds me us a song from Dr. Holland's Opus-
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful , ba-by boy!
welcome to the world, sweet Elijah! And congratulations to you Erin! I should know better than to read something so precious in these last few weeks of my pregnancy - you had me bawling!!!!!!!!! :) Congrats to you and the whole family --- may you enjoy your new adjustment as the mommy of 3 boys! :)
Congratulations, Erin! What a big, beautiful boy! I love all that red hair, too. ;)
Congratualtions to you and your whole family. The first cry is so sweet. A relief and blessing. To know they are here and healthy.
Enjoy these first as a mommy of three.
congratulations!
YAAAYYYYY!!! Congrats!! So thankful to hear he made the trip safe and sound! Can't wait to see more.... and you try to get some rest, my dear.
I like how you can see Erik's wedding ring through his gloves.... pretty cool.
Congratulations! What a wonderful blessing for your family!
This is my first time commenting on your blog. We don't know each other, but I put you in my bloglines after Sarah first linked to you. You inspire me to be a better, more appreciative wife and mother. Each post shows a reflection of God's love. Thank you and enjoy that sweet newborn bliss! :)
I am surprised at my reaction to your news... my eyes are tear filled! It causes me to realize how much I have come to treasure you and your precious family!!
Congrats my friend!! Rest when you can! I am so overjoyed and thrilled for you all.
Welcome sweet Elijah!
Oh we have so been waiting for you little guy....WELCOME. Good job Mom, you done good!!!!!!!
How precious, Erin! Congratulations dear friend! What a blessing! How are the big brothers doing with a new brother?...I'm sure they are so excited!
I loved the words spoken at his birth! That is so special!!!
Rest and enjoy this little one!
Many prayers for you today!
Kim
From a mom of three boys I say Congrats and how wonderful! Boys are the best. But I am bias!
I am SO glad to see a picture of that boy! Thank you for posting it, sweet girl--I love you :)
Congratulations!!
Congratulations, Erin! He's beautiful.
I thought of you yesterday and wondered if you had him yet. So glad you're both doing well!
Congrats! I love that picture of new life...brings back beautiful memories.
Congratulations on your 3rd son! We are awaiting the arrival of our 5th any day.
I cried when I saw his picture! I am so glad everything went well. Can't wait to see him in person. Love you guys.
Awww...Congratulations!!! He's finally here! And I just loved the picture. He already looks like he knows what he wants. No confusion at his new surroundings; he just wants to go back where it's warm! I'm sure your arms will convince him it's good to stay. :)
He is beautiful, and I love that photograph. Congratulations!
Congratulations. What a beautiful record.
My little nephew was just born on Thursday and the first words I whispered in his ears (and my neices when she was born and any new ones to come) was the name above all names. Jesus.
Oh Erin, congratulations. I know you are thrilled to have Elijah here. He is beautiful.
He and Ivey share the same birthday. What a sweet sweet day.
Gwen
Congratulations, Erin and WELCOME, Elijah!!!!!!! Blessings & Joy!
Blessings be! Congratulations to you.
Congratulations. Wonderful news!
CONGRATULATIONS! What a beautiful boy.
Bernice is right: Elijah is blessed already.
Congratulations, and happy Birth Day, Elijah! God is good!
Congratulations on your sweet little boy!! Glad to hear that he is here. I have a new baby boy at my house too, he was born 4/12. He is my 4th baby, but third boy. Enjoy your sweet baby!! God bless you!!
I just knew there was a reason we hadn't heard from you in a while! Congratulations on the birth of Elijah! What precious, precious words to come into this world to. I am so happy for you!
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