That's right, Baby Girl surprised us last Wednesday (can't believe it's almost been a week, already), and decided she was ready for this world on her due date: June 19. Funny how your mind-body works when it's time to have a baby. The day started off with us attending Avery's Kindergarten graduation, no signs of labor on the horizon. I even teased her teachers that once the ceremonies were over, the baby was "cleared for take-off," and that's pretty much how it went. Sometime around mid-afternoon, my contractions began, and that was that. She was born early evening.
As we had planned, she was born at home. I'm a huge cheerleader for natural birth, and have always wanted a birth at home. Here, with an amazing midwife, we delivered her in calm and comfort, without the interference of hospital protocols and interventions. It was incredible.
Her name is Skylar Areia. Areia (ah-ray-uh) is Portuguese for sand - a nod to her Cariocan birthplace, and head of blond hair.
AHHH, CONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove her name, love her middle name, love everything about her!! I will HAVE to make a trip down to DC to meet her for myself when you guys move back Stateside.
You look stunning BTW, and I'm not going to say for just having a baby. You look stunning period!
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Oh, Alison, congratulations!!! Little Skylar is beautiful and mama is looking amazing too! Best wishes to you as you snuggle in with your new addition. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is beautiful.
ReplyDeletecongratulations mom and dad. she is gorgeous. and what a beautiful name.
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So SO SO happy for you and your family! I love the name you chose! Enjoy your sweet new little one!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Skylar Areia is beautiful! Enjoy this precious time as a family :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...just perfect. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful Alison. That blond hair is killing me! I have a friend here who only has her babies at home with a midwife. It amazes me since I think I would be way too scared to tackle that. Congrats to you and Skylar. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a rock star. Baby at home?! Way to go! She is gorgeous like her mama. Now see what you can do about getting stateside pronto stat. We've got drankin and decoratin to do - even though I live no where near DC.
ReplyDeleteAlison, Congratulations!! What a beautiful baby and mama!! And a home birth..you amaze me!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, mama and baby both. Enjoy every second with your new bundle of joy! Congratulations and much love.
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So so beautiful- both of you! Congratulations mama:) Beyond happy for you and your sweet, sweet family. xoxo
ReplyDeletea beautiful sight to see. a healthy, tired, beautiful sight.
ReplyDeleteBelated congrats! She is beautiful! Amazing delivery story.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alison! Hope all goes well for you and the baby and family!
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
what a beauty Alison, congratulations!!
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