10 November 2010

11/9/2010 +1

Hello loves,
I am too tired to write much, but wanted to say how much I appreciate all of your notes and love.
Della is beautiful- with a complex forehead filled with expression, the strongest legs and arms, and just a miracle to me in every every way.
I promise to post the birth story sometime soon, but for now these photos from yesterday. My eyes are fine, red from sobbing with JOY and no small measure of relief that she was out and ok. Doug's too.

We go home on friday.
Happy birthday Sprogblogger and Alyssa!




40 comments:

t said...

absolutely stunning this family of yours. she is gorgeous just like her momma. congratulations lady. you deserve all this love coming your way. xo.

t

sprogblogger said...

So beautiful - & such a fantastic family portrait, too! Can't wait for Henry to meet her!

Melissa said...

What an amazing family!! Glad to see you are all happy and healthy. Much love.

Anonymous said...

she is a beauty, like her momma...so filled with joy for you.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! She is gorgeous.

It is what it is said...

What a fantastically lovely sight!

Congrats to you all and welcome to the world, Baby Della.

Can't wait to hear more from you.

Joanne said...

Congratulations, she is lovely! Your comment "sobbing with JOY and no small measure of relief that she was out and ok" made me smile in memory - the exact same thing happened to me 3 years ago when my first was born (also a girl).

Try to imprint these first few new days in your brain - she will grow and change so quickly!!

All the best.

Baby Smiling In Back Seat said...

Congratulations!!! Your girl is so beautiful.

Look forward to hearing how everything went down, since it looks like you ended up with a section. Everyone is okay, and that's what counts.

Hey, Kate! You are someone's mother!

IF Optimist, then... said...

My eyes are filled with tears of joy for you and Doug at the sight of little Della. She is gorgeous and precious beyond measure.

As I promised it in our little personal note...

"...you are still an inspiration, I still want to know this story. I still want to eventually say, FUCK YEAH at the end of one day when you finally find your family."

I have been waiting since June of 2009 to say it.

FUCK YEAH!

Mad Hatter said...

She is stunning and my heart is brimming with joy for all three of you. I am so very glad for you.
Love,
Maddy

Anonymous said...

Joy! Such joy! So glad I can't stop beaming. Sigh. A triumphant start to a beautiful new beginning. She's perfect.

karen alonge said...

oh honey! she's so sweet and beautiful, and so are you. thank you for taking the time to post this. sending SO much love your way! xoxoxoxo

Aisha said...

How long have I waited along with you for this moment. From the days I blogged as Kate, to K, to this. . . I am so happy for you. So so so so so happy for you. Your daughter is beautiful, she is the arabic word nur which means light.

Congratulations a million times over dearest Kate.

babyinterrupted said...

Oh, she's lovely - and undoubtedly loved. I've found these first days to be wondrous and I'm sure you will too. Peace to the three of you, and some sleep, and lots and lots of joy!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous!! Don't sleep too much... these early days are fleeting!!
Congratulations!

kdactyl said...

OH my gosh...she is gorgeous! Congrats! Rest while you can (if that is even possible in the hospital). I am so very excited for you. My girl will be here Wednesday via repeat c-section...so seeing your girl has just gotten me more excited. Love the name!
kd

Helen (Dixon Hill Girl) said...

Oh, Kate! I am so thrilled for you and Doug. What a beautiful, beautiful baby your Della is. I can't stop smiling here. What a journey! And worth every step of the way now, I'll warrant. Love to you...

Finn's Mom said...

Yay!!!!!!!!! Congrats congrats congrats!!!! Your family is lovely, just lovely. :)

Nic said...

Congrats!! She is adorable!! So happy for u. Xxx

Circus Princess said...

Oh my goodness, she's absolutely adorable! Congratulations!

Kate Godin said...

Wow. Wow. Wow. And welcome Della!

Gil said...

Beautiful first family photo. Della is gorgeous! Enjoy these moments, for they are all too fleeting.

B. said...

Oh, Kate- she's absolutely precious! I'm so happy for you and Doug. It happened... you're a MOM!

Love,
B

Searching for Serenity said...

Hi Della! Welcome to the world. We've been waiting for you.

Kate and Doug, congratulations on your gorgeous healthy girl. Her name is strong and feminine and oh so beautiful.

Now I must go wipe the tears and and blow my nose.

Cheers to your new family!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! All of you!

Joannah said...

This just made my day! Congratulations to the sweet little family!!!

Jem said...

Awww, wonderful news! Thank you for sharing the pictures!

Barefoot said...

How beautiful! Congratulations and enjoy every minute.

Erin Bakal said...

Welcome to the world Ms. Della, we are all so very glad that you are here!

Kate and Doug, welcome to the other side; to the wild ride that is parenting. May it be as joy and laughter filled as you can make it.

KathyB said...

Kate - my heart is filled with joy and love for you and this beautiful new family you have created. Welcome, Della!
Love KathyB

Susan said...

Beautiful Baby Girl!!! Sending much love to all of you!! So happy to see this, can't wait to meet her!!

Elizabeth said...

Look at you -- you made a whole entire new person. Beautiful, beautiful family. I'll be holding you in my heart especially these next few days -- so much that is wonderful, so much that is new. Blessed be new family, walk in joy.

Kate said...

Also thinking you had a C/S - glad you all look so healthy and happy in the photo! Can't wait to hear more, and see more photos of your little beauty.

Laurie said...

Here from LFCA to wish you congratulations!! She is absolutely precious. You all look so happy together :)

Jamie said...

YES!
YES!
YES!

Thanks be to God for your beautiful family of THREE!!!!

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

linda said...

I can't tell you what a joy it is to see you, Doug, and Della in this moment of sheer bliss. She is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing this moment with us! A million congrats to you three!!

AussieJenn said...

via LFCA
Congratulations on the safe arrival of your gorgeous daughter. The joy in her parents faces is so evident. ENJOY!

BelowAverageAthlete said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Congratulatins!!

..al said...

Congratulations!!

Many blessings for the little one!

Take Care!