Congratulations Ells and family and welcome little Madison. 
Ells ... she looks divine! Well done xxx
Aw.. she's a wee cutie Ells! Well done you (and I guess Mr Ells had something to do with it too..)
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Originally Posted by Ells:
Thank you al so much, I am over the moon with her, she is such a gorgeous little squidgy ball of delight! She barely cries and when she does she just meows like a kitten (but if let cry she becomes a lion) and doesn't cry to be held non-stop so I have to force myself to put her down so she doesn't get used to being held 24/7.
The induction of labour was awfully long. Nothing was working but I was having contractions every 3-4 minutes from Thursday evening but they weren't long/strong enough until Friday night when I insisted that I needed to go to the labour ward even though they kept saying there was no beds down there. They finally got my down at 2am and Maddie was born at 5.26am after my epidural failed and I realised she was on her way even though the midwife said she wasn't. She barely had her gloves on before the baby was out.
Been home since Sunday and she's settled in brilliantly. The boys are in love with her and are fighting over who gets to watch her when I leave the room. Daddy is smitten and grannies are fighting over who gets to visit most often.
I posted some pics but they don't even show how beautiful she really is. I'll post more when I take some later today. She is slightly jaundice but just need to keep her near sunlight and hopefully she'll be fine.
Awwwww ...bless her.....she is gorgeous .....
She's really gorgeous Ells! And I say that as a non-parent. Well done the Ells posse. 
Aww thank you for the pics Ells Maddie is just adorable xx
*comes in for another look at beautiful wee Maddie* Gawjusss!
...Hope you're recovering after that "Braveheart" birth Ells . Must have taken a lot out of you Hope you're being looked after too
she's absolutely scrumptious Ells 
Fabulous pics, Ells, what a perfect little bundle of gorgeousness she is.
Originally Posted by Ells:
Thank you al so much, I am over the moon with her, she is such a gorgeous little squidgy ball of delight! She barely cries and when she does she just meows like a kitten (but if let cry she becomes a lion) and doesn't cry to be held non-stop so I have to force myself to put her down so she doesn't get used to being held 24/7.
The induction of labour was awfully long. Nothing was working but I was having contractions every 3-4 minutes from Thursday evening but they weren't long/strong enough until Friday night when I insisted that I needed to go to the labour ward even though they kept saying there was no beds down there. They finally got my down at 2am and Maddie was born at 5.26am after my epidural failed and I realised she was on her way even though the midwife said she wasn't. She barely had her gloves on before the baby was out.
Been home since Sunday and she's settled in brilliantly. The boys are in love with her and are fighting over who gets to watch her when I leave the room. Daddy is smitten and grannies are fighting over who gets to visit most often.
I posted some pics but they don't even show how beautiful she really is. I'll post more when I take some later today. She is slightly jaundice but just need to keep her near sunlight and hopefully she'll be fine.
Firstly, congratulations Ells
That bit in bold might be the sweetest thing I've ever read 
beautiful pics Ells thanks for sharing
Thank you
She's being a very good baby. She didn't sleep much from midnight to 5am but she's not screaming the house down so I didn't mind. She has her days and nights mixed up like a lot of babies do but hopefully we can get her sorted.
Ells, she is gorgeous. I want to sniff her head. You must be so happy. Congratulations to you all. Xxx
Originally Posted by Cinds:
Ells, she is gorgeous. I want to sniff her head. You must be so happy. Congratulations to you all. Xxx
I am. And I'm probably going to be a baby bore for ages now and talk about nothing but the baby but I am not sorry
(she smells lovely all the time but we're bathing her soon and I am going to spend the rest of the night inhaling her)
She really is gorgeous Ells - and you sound absolutely besotted with her.
Now.. who else has a crick in their neck?
Originally Posted by Ells:
Originally Posted by Cinds:
Ells, she is gorgeous. I want to sniff her head. You must be so happy. Congratulations to you all. Xxx
I am. And I'm probably going to be a baby bore for ages now and talk about nothing but the baby but I am not sorry
(she smells lovely all the time but we're bathing her soon and I am going to spend the rest of the night inhaling her)
Don't be so silly Ells. Thanks for sharing it with us. Maddie is a wee dote
I just have to share this one. She gets more gorgeous by the day!!
Oh Ells she's beaaauuutifuul! Look at the lovely wee expression Thanks for sharing her gawjussness with us
.... *coff* I've gone all mushy
Hope you're recovering allright?
I'm doing good Rog, thanks. So far she's sleeping and eating great so no issues with lack of sleep although I'm sure that's coming.
Her wee face is so pretty and she makes some funny faces when she's awake and taking everything in.
Originally Posted by Ells:
I'm doing good Rog, thanks. So far she's sleeping and eating great so no issues with lack of sleep although I'm sure that's coming.
Her wee face is so pretty and she makes some funny faces when she's awake and taking everything in.
Glad you're doing ok Awww...
Originally Posted by Ells:
I just have to share this one. She gets more gorgeous by the day!!
She's really lovely Ells.. I'm going to borrow her photo for the Scotland thread if you don't mind.
Originally Posted by Ells:
I just have to share this one. She gets more gorgeous by the day!!
She is beautiful Ells, absolutely beautiful. I love her cardigan too, very pretty.
She is as cute as a button Ells ....love to all
Can we do captions for the last pic? How about:
Wee Maddie admires the new headband catalogue with her mammy...
Originally Posted by Ells:
I just have to share this one. She gets more gorgeous by the day!!
how gorgeous, she's puckering
Mum, I hope Scotland votes no!
Delighted at having another girl in the house, Ells dishes the latest juicy gossip with her new daughter
Originally Posted by Ells:
I just have to share this one. She gets more gorgeous by the day!!
Yep, definitely needs a few squishes from her Auntie Cos 
She's beautiful, Ells, and it's good to hear that you're doing well too
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien:
Can we do captions for the last pic? How about:
Wee Maddie admires the new headband catalogue with her mammy...
Her head is too tiny for headbands or hats at the minute. I'm waiting patiently for it to grow a bit 
Originally Posted by Ells:
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien:
Can we do captions for the last pic? How about:
Wee Maddie admires the new headband catalogue with her mammy...
Her head is too tiny for headbands or hats at the minute. I'm waiting patiently for it to grow a bit
Here's some more pics. Hopefully I'm not boring anyone but I can' help but show her off
Not boring at all, she's gorgeous. Hope you're feeling better.
Originally Posted by Baz:
Awwww they are GORGEOUS Ells .....what a beautiful , happy and contented little girl she is
I echo what Baz says Ells Thank you for the pics of Madison - really brightens my day Love her sleeping in her fairytale crib.
I wanna kiss her wee fair head and give her squishy hugs !!
Hope your health is being monitored and you're recovering Ells. Take it real easy
