Kristen was amazing, drawing on unbelievable strength, and laboring over the last three days to produce a health, happy, and super cute little girl -- arriving yesterday September 6th, at 12:55 PM (through a natural child birth). I always knew that Kristen had strength, but watching her labor and seeing the depth of her inner-being has deepened my love her in ways I could not have imagined.
For now, our new 9 lb 14 oz baby (that's right... almost 10 pounds of love!) is remaining nameless... we have a short list, but intend to get to know her first. Right now we are just thankful for every moment, and way too tired to make any more choices. We will likely be remaining at the hospital until Tuesday to get some much needed rest and recuperation.
For those of you who were wondering, this is better than burning man.
Love and Peace! More updates to come...
Can't wait to meet her in person. Lots of love and kisses to all.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! Great news. Kristen, I knew you would go the natural route. Although it was a long journey for you it will forever be your finest moment.
ReplyDeleteAs for the rest of us, we can breath now.
Congratulations to you! What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteWhoppeeeeee!!!!! Wonderful news....we've been waiting a long time. Can't wait to meet the beautiful little one.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if she would make her appearance while the man was burning, but I'm happy that she came out during the serene morning after, when all the soul's exterraneous material has burned away. What a fresh new start for all and a wonderful birthday. Love to all three.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on some hard work by all three of you - birthing, helping, and getting born! Love and (gentle) hugs from the Hardys
ReplyDeleteWelcome Golden baby! You are truly a 'golden' child!
ReplyDeleteMazel tov to mom and dad. Kristen, I am in awe! Having naturally birthed a much smaller baby, you deserve a gold medal!! We look forward to meeting her soon.
May you all be well!
Love from cousins Julie, Lyle, Josh and Yaki
So very happy for you all. Golden Baby's birth sounds other worldly---as has everything about her. Enjoy every moment. We'll all be patient for the photos! Sending lots of love, w
ReplyDeleteLouise and I are so excited for you two (+2). Here all this time we had just thought Kristen was eating too much and getting fat... There was a baby in there, now it all makes sense.
ReplyDeleteWe are extremely excited to meet nameless Golden and begin spoiling her. Hope everyone is getting some sleep.
Congratulations from the "Howdy Neighbors"!!!
I just got the goosebumps when I read your post. Congratulations you two! Cannot wait to meet the Golden child next time I'm in town.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so happy for the three of you. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGot really choked up looking at the birthing pics. There are some absolute showstoppers in there. Can you guys believe it? Kristen...remember all those conversations riddled with doubt the past few yrs? But you stuck it out, and now you two are the grand champions in the biggest game of all. We cherish you three and look so forward to kissing this special blessed lady all over her fat little face. Deep love and gratitude
ReplyDeleteStu, Jodi and Kai
Wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I'd do backflips if I could. Forget those golden coins in the well, Kristen, you've got a little pearl in your arms. I send you, Matt, and baby sunshine loads of love.
ReplyDeleteI have been showing off your brave-tude all weekend. Everyone kept joking saying you are getting an epidural as we speak...to which I replied, "Nope, not my sister!"
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all, excited to see you in October!
Stacey
Oh my...how amazing! Congratulations! I am so in awe and so happy for you all. I can't wait to meet her and see you all! Mazel Tov! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so so happy for all three of you. Keep the pictures coming.
ReplyDeletewow, I am now just seeing the photos....what a cutie! Those cheeks are at least 9pounds of the overall weight!
ReplyDeleteStacey
The baby is beautiful and I love her name....what a beautiful story.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you all. Get some rest.
You did it Kristen and what a beauty! Your long journey has resulted in a glorious treasure. Give one of those cheeks a big kiss for me!xoxo
ReplyDelete--Alice, MBC
We love you all soooooooooooo much!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for our next gathering... Just think of all the new mischief we can achieve.
Congratulations! So proud of you three! What a feat. Kristen - amazing what you have accomplished. Wayka is beautiful - what a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you soon. Please let us know if you need anything. We're planning on bringing over some restorative soup.
Love, Yanna, Spencer and Mathea
These pictures are so wonderful. She is amazingly cute and I love the name. Congratulations, and I hope she sleeps!
ReplyDeleteAlso, don't feel bad if you need to ditch cloth diapers for disposable, at least sometimes....
Deena
Hey Matt and Kristen, I had absolutely no idea about the sea change in your lives until a few days ago, and now I am agog. SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Your love and joy infuse every photo. You will be the most amazing parents and Wayka Wren will blossom into a thing of beauty in all ways. I wish we could see you -- soon!
ReplyDeleteLove,
grandma ruth