Little Miss Emily arrived at 1:18AM on January
She's 19" long, weighs in at 6lb. 8oz., and has a healthy set of lungs on her. We can't tell what color her hair is, but she's got a little bit of it. She's a champion nurser already - catches on quick. I think she'll fit right in with her brothers.
We're all doing well. John awoke to our calls and came to greet her. James stayed up so late in anticipation that the horsemen of the apocalypse could not rouse him, but he will be thrilled come morning. Smidge stumbled out around three to see what all the noise was about, and sat in awe of the baby from the fish pool.
Zorak and I are exhausted, thrilled, and ready to hit the hay.
We're off to kiss this sweet baby.
67 comments:
Oh, oh, oh!
Congratulations to you all!
I was just coming back to post a message wishing you the best with labour (our server wasn't happy when I tried before), and here she is!
Having Emily born there must make your Forever Home seem just that bit more complete:-)
Take care
Fe
Congratulations to you and your entire family. She is perfect.
Congratulations!! She is adorable!
Give her a big kiss from England!!
Jess xx
Welcome, Miss Emily!! Congratulations to the whole family. Dy, I've been reading your blog for a month or so and I enjoy it so much. I think I might have wandered over from the WTM boards.
Blessings!
~Teri in VA
What a sweetie!
Dot
Congratulations!!!!! She is beautiful. I can't imagine giving birth at home but you sure have made it sound incredible. Enjoy your new bundle of joy.
Bridget
She is so beautiful!! Congratulations to all of you!!
And, I do just have to say you are an amazing woman, Dy. Working on the house right up to the day of giving birth and then blogging about it. Wow.
Rest and Enjoy.
Amy in Apex
Oh guys!!! She is beautiful! REALLY REALLY BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations. Give all the little ones a smooch for us.
YOU DID IT!!!
~Em
I am so excited for you!! I've been reading your blog for a LONG time now...must be close to a year. Never able to comment. I've enjoyed reading about all your adventures as you found and are creating your FH. I've also been encouraged & inspired by your views on mothering. As a 40+ mom to 7 kids--ages 15-4--who has struggled with the "joys" of parenting...I've been encouraged! Having had 5 homebirths, I can't wait to hear the details of yours! Blessings to you! Jennifer
Praise the Lord, Dy!!! Congratulations!!!
She's beautiful! Congratulations to all!
Ria (from TWTM boards)
Congratulations! She is so beautiful!
Liza Q - from the WTM boards
Oh, Dy, she's beautiful. What a great way to start my morning! Congratulations!
Staci
Dy, she is simply beautiful. So tiny and perfect. God's work is so grand in such a small being. Blessings to all of you!
LisaMarie
Congratulations Dy and family!!! She's so beautiful!!! I love the picture you posted as well, with your hands and I'm guessing Zorak's hand cutting the cord. I'm praying that you all get plenty of rest.
I'm so excited for you and your family.
Congratulations Dy!
She is absolutely beautiful.
Many blessings,
Stephanie in FL
Your blog was my first stop online this morning :) Congratulations to all and welcome Miss Emily!
"The happiest days are when babies are born!"
~Melanie Wilkes
Now that's a beautiful baby!
Welcome to the world!
Congratulations! She's adorable! I've been reading your blog for a while from over at WTM Congratulations again on your new blessing.
Karen J
Congratulations, from a long-standing lurker!
I had to say well done, as you've named her after me! ;-)
With love from London, England,
Emily x
Oh, Dy!!! SHe is beautiful!!!
Congratulations and you will all be in my prayers!!!
Yay! You did it! Congratulations to you and all your men. Welcome to the world, and Happy Birthday, baby Emily. We have been waiting for you.
Way to go Dy,
Love and hugs,
LB
Oh, Dy!! She is beautiful!!!
Congratulations and you will be in our prayers!
Congratulations! What a sweet, beautiful baby. I'm just thrilled for all of you.
Giving thanks today!
Well done! What a wonderful, beautiful blessing. Congratulations to all.
Congratulations and blessings to all of you! She is absolutely beautiful! Can't wait for the pictures of big brothers holding their adorable sister!! (I know de-lurking week was LAST week, but I thought I'd wait until the lovely Emily made her entrance.) Lots of love from western South Dakota!
Beautiful beautiful girl! Welcome, Emily! Blessings to all...
Gini AR
Congrats to you and the rest of your family. You were the first person on my mind when I woke up. So glad her arrival was un-eventful and you are both doing well. Hugs and Kisses
Sherri-Ann
Now this is the way to start my day! Warmest congratulations to you and Zorak and Happy Birthday to the Baby From the Fish Pool--that cracked me up.
We're all so proud of you, can you tell? I hope so.
Congrats to all!! God bless and praising Him for your newest little blessing.
Love Janet
Welcome to the world Emily!!!
Oh Dy, she's so sweet and perfect!!! I wish I could hold her.
You did it mama! Congratulations Dyan, Charles, James, John, & Jacob!!! Welcome Emily.
As soon as I woke up instead of grabbing more sleep I signed on because I just knew she had to be in your arms by now. YAY! I even dreamt about your birth last night...lol
Love you!
Jess
Beautiful, beautiful, sweet, beautiful. So happy for you. So AMAZED by you! I thought I was wonder-woman for having labor without an epidural!! I bow to your mother-superior homebirth! (grin) But mostly, congratulations on the new life. What a true blessing.
Karen
Dear Dy and Zorak, boys and new precious one-Emily,
Congratulations on your baby girl! She is just adorable (she must get that from her mother).
You were the first thing on my mind when I woke up at 6:30 this morning.
***raising apple juice glass in a toast***
Here's to new life, wonderful families, and Forever Homes!
Enjoy that beautiful baby!
love, dawn
What a beautiful girl!! Congratulations!
Cordially,
Melora
Congratulations!!!
I was thinking about you when i was up feeding the baby last night.
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!
-rebecca-
She is *beautiful.* Congratulations! Now REST!
Oh, congratulations!!!!!! She's so gorgeous! God bless you guys!!!
Oh, Dy-- she is adorable. Congrats on Emily!!
Verena (from WTM board)
Yay, a baby! Congratulations.
CONGRATULATIONS! What a wonderful picture too!
She is beautiful! Congratulations!!
Oh, I am soooooo happy for you all, Dy. Congrats. Kiss that sweet head for me...she's beautiful.
Take care,
Diane
What a beauty! Congratulations & best wishes.
Yay!!! I am so happy for you and your family. She looks adorable! Thanks for all the labor updates - you were in our thoughts all day yesterday.
Huzzah!! I am so happy for you both - that is just marvelous. Great work, mom!
She is lovely - just lovely!
Warmly,
Kate
She's beautiful, Dy! And she already looks like a little girl. Congratulations, congratulations! I am so excited for your family! :)
She's just beautiful, Dy!
Congratulations to all.
With love,
Crissy
Congratulations! I was thinking about you all night, and I'm so thrilled to hear that delivery went smoothly! Get some rest now, you hear?! : )
Congratulations!!! Ditto to everything everyone else is saying. She IS absolutely gorgeous and beautiful. You are amazing! Enjoy your new little blessing.
Welcome Emily!
Laura aka Linkobutfrus
Oh! Welcome, little Emily! Congrats Dy, Zorak, and boys! I know you guys are just excited beyond belief. ((Hugs))
Congratulations!!!!!
Beautiful Baby girl and the whole family.
knitcroweave
Whee! How happy we are to welcome the gift. Congratulations!
Congratulations!!!!
Bethany
Warmest Congrats to you and the entire family. She's beautiful.
Rebekah
in Birmingham
Oh Horray! She is totally perfect congratulations!
My oldest daughter is thrilled to bits because your wee one was born on the same day as MY wee one... 14 years later!
Happy birthday darling baby... kiss your momma for me!
Smooches from Utah. Welcome Emmy. We can't wait to see more photos and hear all about your arrival. Until Mama gets a little rest try to keep her in bed, ok?
All our love,
Heather and the Storie gang
Awwww...she is so sweet. What a blessing for y'all and the boys.
Congratulations and well done!
Wonderful news!
Happy Birthday, Emily!!
OOXX
Woo Hoo!!! A beautiful baby AND I can comment to tell you that she is just precious!
Rebel
Wahoo!! I read this at work earlier but couldn't post anything. Sorry to be so late with the well-wishes!
She is a beauty! Way to go mama!
Try to get some rest and just enjoy that babe- we all know how fast this time goes by.
You are so blessed- congratulations to you, Zorak and the boys.
Where did you come from baby dear? Out of the everywhere and into the here.
Welcome to the world, Baby Girl!
Congratulations to the proud family.
With love and prayers,
Ryan aka RyGirl
Joy abounds! Welcome, little Emily. Congratulations, Dy, Zorak, James, John, and Smidge. Wonderful, wonderful.
From Lisa K
Congratulations!!! She is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience!
I can't believe I miss all this going on (that's what New Years AIMS do for you!)
Congratulations Dy, Zorak, John, James and Smidge ;).
Welcome to the World little Miss Emily... you are a beautiful baby, and will be well loved and protected by your Father and brothers.
She is beautiful Dy... WELL DONE. Take a well earned break and keep posting those pictures! (I am so impressed you kept us posted through labour!)
~Rachel~
Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!
Oh, I missed it! She's so beautiful!!! Makes one want to reconsider the "we're getting too old, 3 is enough" idea one has been throwing around!
Gorgeous baby!
Congratulations, Dy!!!
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