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Introducing Cedar Olivia

Posted by Inexplicable Ways on August 11, 2009

IMG_8756I promise to post a full birth story in a few days with strange details like how “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” played into my labor and how my stomach kept growling while I birthed.  And how I kept trying to doula myself–not a good thing. 

In the meantime, the important stuff: 

We have a girl!  8lbs 10oz.  She was born Sunday afternoon after a comfortable 5 hour labor.  Scott caught her in the water.  Everyone is doing well.  Cedar is such a healthy, strong dumpling.  And a GREAT nurser!

11 Responses to “Introducing Cedar Olivia”

  1. Noelle Slagel said

    Yay! I’m so glad at least one of the pictures I took turned out o.k. Looks like I captured some emotion too! I love you both!

  2. Laura said

    How beautiful!!!!!! I’m so tickled for you all!Praise GOD for the miracle of birth!!! Looking forward to some more pics real soon. Tell the bean Nanoo says “Congrats to the big sis!!!!!”
    Love,
    Nanoo

  3. Erin said

    SO SO happy for you Julie!! Can’t wait to hear more about your birth and see more beautiful pictures. Happy babymooning :)

  4. Brady said

    She is beautiful!!! Can’t wait to hear about the birth, we are so happy for all of you :)

  5. Erin M said

    Oh,she is just beautiful! I am so thrilled for all of you!

  6. Katy S. said

    Congratulations, so very happy for you all… can’t wait to hear all about it, you both look beautiful :D

  7. withwomanwithchild said

    i love her! and you too, of course. ;)

  8. Kathleen said

    I can’t wait to hear all about her! So happy you had a wonderful birth. Congratulations to all of you!

  9. rhonda janes said

    Julie, you are so beautiful. I am SOOOO PROUD of you. I have so much respect for you, Cedar and Scott. I can’t wait to hear more details and meet the little one soon. I love ya girl and I am so thankful for your new little addition. Way to go!

  10. Denise said

    Congratulations!! Blessings to you all!

  11. Jennifer said

    CONGRATS!! How wonderful! Two sweet little girls- and what a wonderful name!

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