I’m bursting with joy to tell you that our baby girl, Adriana, arrived Sunday September 21st at 1:34pm, weighing 7 pounds and 20 inches in length. She decided to arrive 1 day before her due date – fooling her mama entirely because by that point I was convinced she was coming a week late. Not long after I published my 39 week post on Saturday, I started going into early labour (I just didn’t know that’s what it was at the time!).
I never knew life could be so crazy happy (or crazy challenging, for that matter). It’s like we’ve known her all our lives. I’m not normally a person who relaxes a great deal, but she’s shown me how to live in the moment and enjoy the right now. I feel like my life has a new sense of meaning and purpose and I’m really excited to get to know her a bit more every day. One thing is for sure, she has a great dad and looks so much like him. I can’t get over the hilarious facial expressions she makes. We have laughed so much in the 4 short days we’ve known her.
Ok, Adriana says it’s feeding time once again! Back to it.
ps – I’m thinking about sharing our birth story on here, so let me know if that is something you’d be interested in.
Thank you for all your love and support!!
Oh she is so beautiful, and what a pretty name. Congratulations! I am a nurse and love reading birth stories, I wrote my three and I’m so glad I did while all the details were fresh.
Congratulations!! And, yes, please share your birth story :). It’s been 10 1/2 years since I gave birth to my youngest son and I still love to tell his birth story (and hear other’s)!
Oh my! She is so adorable! Congratulations you guys will make great parents. Xo
Oh joy! Congratulations, Adriana is beautiful. Yes, tell us your birth story…it’s blog front page news!
Congratulations to you both… and I LOVE the name, it’s absolutely perfect! You look so cute as a family too. I’m sure you’ll be (are) great parents!
Big, big, big congratulations to you both! You look so beautiful and fresh, it’s hard to believe you’re a mom to a newborn which equals sleepless nights. Please share your birth story!!!
Congratulations! She is perfect and you and Eric look so content! What does Sketchie think of his little sister?
Loooong-time lurker/recipe user, and first time commenter.
Really want to say major congrats – this is so wonderful! Would love to hear your birth story, absolutely!
And also – I can’t believe you had a baby 4 days ago! You look so gorgeous and put-together, it’s unbelievable (in a good way!). So very excited for you guys!!
Congratulations Angela!!! She’s beautiful! I’m a long time reader and loved reading about your pregnancy journey!! Thank you for sharing and would definitely like to hear your birth story! I love reading your posts and can’t wait to see your future family recipes!!! Although my daughter already eats many of the dishes from your cookbook! Best Wishes!!
Hurray! Congratulations Angela and Eric! What a beautiful girl you have. Sending love and many blessings. So happy for you and can’t wait for many more pics and details to come. Would love to hear about your birth story! All the best
Congratulations, Angela!! She is such a beautiful little girl, and we are all so happy for you and your husband. I know we would love to read your story if you want to share it.
She’s beautiful! Congratulations! I’ve been a huge fan of your blog for years & have read your whole pregnancy journey. I would LOVE to hear your birth story. You are certainly glowing! :-)
Wow congrats Angela….I have been watching this space everyday hoping to see little ohsheglows -:)))… She is such a cutie pie and I love her name…..I would love to read your birth story…..please do share….
Congrats Angela!!! Adriana is a beautiful name and she’s a beautiful girl. I’ve been obsessively checking the blog ever since seeing your post on Instagram, and I would love to hear the birth story if you’re willing to share!
Oh my gosh I can’t believe she’s here! I’ve been so enjoying your weekly updates and I was so anxious to see her. She’s beautiful. I would absolutely love to read your birth story. You write so beautifully and honestly. Congratulations!!!
Absolutely beautiful! Would love to hear your birth story. Until then, soak in this precious time with your new little family! <3
Congrats, she is so special! Would love to hear your birth story! I’m 34 weeks myself and can’t get enough of your pregnancy/baby posts. Enjoy your new little bundle of joy! Makes me excited for our little girl to come soon as well.
Congrats Angela! Adriana is a beautiful baby, and you are still glowing! Does she have a middle name? What will her nickname be – I know you said that was something you were considering as you were thinking of names. Are you sharing the other name contenders? I love her name, and am curious on how you arrived on it!
I, too, would love to hear your birth story!
Enjoy those newborn snuggles!
She is so beautiful like her parents! Thanks for sharing, and BIG congratulations! Would love to hear the birth story xx
Oh she is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations to you and your family. I’m pretty sure I can speak for all of your readers when I say we would love to hear your birth story. They’re weirdly addictive. The best advice I received when I became a mama: listen to your heart! It’s cheesy (or ‘cheezy’ for vegans ;) ) but true. No one knows your cherub like you and Daddy.
Lots of love and luck!!!