guess what?

[prairiemama]

I had a baby today.

IT'S A GIRL!

Holly Geraldine born at 10:06 am after 8 hours of labor -- 8 lbs 4 oz 20.5 inches (longer and skinnier than I expected!).

She looks exactly like Robin did as a newborn, but duskier skin and darker hair. She has already nursed about a zillion times and has made 2 enormous poops in her short life.

I will post about the birth soon, maybe? I feel like I should take some time to process before I write about it, although I will say that YES it was shorter, YES it was intense, and YES birth still hurts like hell. I feel great, though, and didn't tear at ALL (wooo!!!).

Holly is a name we liked. Geraldine is for Brian's grandmother. Robin has already given her many kisses and shared nanas with her. But she was pissed when Brian took her back for her nap and I didn't come, nor did BABY 'OLLY!

It's all snowy out and everyone is sleeping but me.
pics and deets soon!!

Comments

[sandokai.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[bluepapermate.livejournal.com]

OMG YAYYYY!!!

Congratulations, Mama!

[handstil.livejournal.com]

I had a feeeeeeling this morning! Woooohooo! I've been sitting here wondering!

Holly is an awesome name, too! <3 PHOTOOOOOS Please!!

[muirichinnahali.livejournal.com]

AHHHHHHHHH!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Welcome earthside, baby Holly :D

[noelle-k.livejournal.com]

Wow, congratulations!!! I love the name Holly :-) Looking forward to reading the birth story.

[debok.livejournal.com]

holy cow! this is awesome. can't wait for photos!

[aslant.livejournal.com]

many many congratulations to you and the whole family!!! holly is a beautiful name. so glad your time for labor came and that it went smoothly. HOORAY FOR NO TEARS!!

can't wait for pictures. hope you are all settling in. newborn snuggles are the absolute best.

[strph.livejournal.com]

It is wonderful to hear from you. I'm just glad she finally made her arrival and that she is healthy AND you did so great. Congrats you and Brian and Robin! Sending you lots of love from sunny LA. xoxox!!

[sarahinajar.livejournal.com]

Having seen no tweets from you today, I was thinking of labor.

CONGRATS!!!

[patchfire.livejournal.com]

YAY! Congratulations!! :D

[thesaturdaygirl.livejournal.com]

OMG so exciting!!!!! yay for holly! yay for mama! xoox

the adrenaline rush i just got when i got your gchat was like whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooa.

so excited for you! and i'm psyched that she's a girl because i know that is what you were hoping for.

[lolacat.livejournal.com]

we double checked. brian cried. <3

[cathrynapple.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! I am so happy for you! Congratulations!

[http://users.livejournal.com/___evagination/]

Horray for all of you!

[babycatcher33.livejournal.com]

Woo-HOO!!!! Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see pictures and hear all about your birth!!

[real-bethy.livejournal.com]

Mazel tov! Welcome to the world, Baby Holly!

[tntoxfox.livejournal.com]

Awww!! Congratulations! Holly is such a pretty name!

[whitiger.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh! I've been thinking about you ALL day! Congratulations!!!!

Another friend had her baby last night. Ohhh I think I might have a case of baby fever.

[dyskodyke.livejournal.com]

YAY! Congrats, Mama! I can't wait to see pictures of little Holly. I also kind of can't believe that YOU JUST HAD ANOTHER BABY WHOA.

[need4cognition.livejournal.com]

Yay! Looking forward to the birth story!

[babycatcher33.livejournal.com]

I need a birth picture fix, so until you post pictures of Holly and/or her birth, I'll continue to watch Robin's birth video on OTM ;-)

[tesslouise.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I love the name.

I had coffee w/ a pregnant friend today and I remember thinking, "Hmm, no news from Lauren on lj, wonder if she had the baby..."

[per-sis-tence.livejournal.com]

Haha, Baby 'Olly. Congratulations on another girl! Coming from a family of mostly sisters, I can say that sisters rock.

[mamapear.livejournal.com]

I LOVE her name and sorry I've been out of the LJ loop and am coming in SO LATE with a comment!

Congrats all around!

[breathbox.livejournal.com]

wooo! i love her name!