Announcing...
Hello everyone! As you may have gathered from my absence here the last few days, the baby has arrived! It was not a fast journey -- I wish I was kidding in reporting that I endured 58 hours of labor (including excruciating lower back pain during contractions due to the baby's positioning), but I'm thrilled that my desire for a natural birth panned out and that the baby latched right on after delivery. Jon and I were so grateful to the wonderful midwife, doula, and hospital staff that helped us through the process and Laurel is thrilled to be a big sister...she said she doesn't want to leave her little sister's side for her whole life.
And thanks to everyone who weighed in online and offline, we had over 150 names to consider in our quest for a girl's name. What an amazing community this is! So without further ado, Jon, Laurel, and I joyfully announce the arrival of baby Violet. She is beautiful and healthy and already has the cutest chubby cheeks and haunches. What a gift.
Image credit: Posh Peacock
Comments
Congratulations! You are amazing, and I'm thrilled for the four of you. Can't wait to hear more.
(And don't you ever worry me like this again, missy!)
Posted by: Julie Marsh | March 18, 2011 11:48 AM | Reply to this comment
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Welcome to little Violet (gorgeous name, btw!) and welcome to big sisterhood, Laurel!!!
Posted by: Liz | March 18, 2011 11:48 AM | Reply to this comment
58 hours?? How dare that girl make you go through that? :)
Much love to you and baby Violet. Congratulations Mama!
Posted by: Chicky Baby | March 18, 2011 11:48 AM | Reply to this comment
WOOHOO! Congratulations! Very best loving wishes to you, Jon, Laurel and of course, baby Violet.
So happy for you, friend. :)
K.
Posted by: Karen/Chookooloonks | March 18, 2011 11:51 AM | Reply to this comment
Yay!!! Congratulations to you and the whole gorgeous family. I can't wait to meet Violet and give you a big hug. 58 hours of labor makes you a total superhero, btw.
Posted by: Sheri | March 18, 2011 11:55 AM | Reply to this comment
Huge congrats on the beautiful baby Violet! I know Laurel will be a wonderful big sister.
Yay for more kids with cool moms in the world!
Posted by: Mom101 | March 18, 2011 11:56 AM | Reply to this comment
Ahhhhhh!!!!! CONGRATS, mama!!!! Sending you all buckets of love!
Posted by: GirlsGoneChild | March 18, 2011 11:58 AM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations!
Posted by: NTE | March 18, 2011 11:59 AM | Reply to this comment
OMGOsh!!! You should get a MAJOR AWARD for that Mommy!! Oh I hope you are starting to feel better with that little bundle now comfy in your arms and Congratulations - I'm sure she is just precious and LOVE LOVE LOVE her name :)
Posted by: MamaJoss | March 18, 2011 12:00 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! 58 hours! And natural! You go girl!
Posted by: Danielle | March 18, 2011 12:00 PM | Reply to this comment
Congrats Christine!! Welcome to the world, Violet :)
Posted by: Veep Veep | March 18, 2011 12:04 PM | Reply to this comment
Woo hoo!!!! Congratulations woman! And 58 hours?!?! Maybe this means she'll be a super-easy baby! Many hugs to you all and especially baby Violet! Love her name!
Posted by: Fairly Odd Mother | March 18, 2011 12:06 PM | Reply to this comment
OH MY GOODNESS! I can't wait to see her. I love her name!
Steph
Posted by: adventuresinbabywearing | March 18, 2011 12:08 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations to you and the family on the arrival of Violet! Hope all of you have a wonderful Babymoon! We'd love to see her too!
Posted by: Salina Gonzales Frazier | March 18, 2011 12:10 PM | Reply to this comment
HUGE HUGE congratulations and welcome to sweet Violet! (Adore the name, btw.) While I obviously don't envy the duration of your labor, I'm so glad you got the outcome you were hoping for. Can't wait to meet her and introduce Eleanor to her due-date buddy!
Posted by: Goddess in Progress | March 18, 2011 12:13 PM | Reply to this comment
Christine,
Wonderful news. Congratulations to you and your family on this blessing.
Posted by: sue | March 18, 2011 12:14 PM | Reply to this comment
58 hours? I thought the second labor was always faster!
Congratulations! Welcome Violet.
Posted by: Lisse | March 18, 2011 12:17 PM | Reply to this comment
YAY for a new baby and what a pretty name. Glad you are all doing well.
Posted by: Michele | March 18, 2011 12:17 PM | Reply to this comment
Oh yay! Congratulations! Her name is beautiful - we have a Violet at our house too. Love to you and yours.
Posted by: Denice Brown | March 18, 2011 12:26 PM | Reply to this comment
Congatulations!! Also yay on the natural delivery - my daughter was 40+ hours of back labor (sounds like violet was posterior also?) and I am so glad I stayed with it despite excruciating pain!!! Love to you all.
xo
Posted by: Lindsey | March 18, 2011 12:33 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations on baby Violet!!!
Posted by: Amy M. | March 18, 2011 12:39 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations, to all four of you! And Violet is beautiful -- perfect with Laurel.
Also, you? Are my hero(ine).
Posted by: Susan | March 18, 2011 12:44 PM | Reply to this comment
Go.To.Sleep.
:)
Posted by: Charlene/CharleneChronicles | March 18, 2011 12:52 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! We were all rooting for you and I'm so happy for your family :) Hello, Violet!
Posted by: Roxanna | March 18, 2011 1:02 PM | Reply to this comment
Hooray! Congrats to you and your family!
Posted by: Judean | March 18, 2011 1:20 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! So happy to hear that you and the baby are well.
58 hours of natural labor-- aayyyyee. Love the name.
Sending lots of love.
Posted by: Isabel Kallman @AlphaMom | March 18, 2011 1:21 PM | Reply to this comment
Adorable name, I love it! I can't believe that labor...you rock! Mazel Tov!
Posted by: mybelovedrebel (Meri) | March 18, 2011 1:24 PM | Reply to this comment
Welcome Violet - and crazy mama??!?! you had me worried....so glad to hear beautiful chubby cheeks make everything worthwhile! much love to all!
Posted by: Heidi | March 18, 2011 1:28 PM | Reply to this comment
Yay, Christine! And I adore the name Violet. It's perfect for a Laurel. Love you! Enjoy your sweet baby!
xo
Posted by: oh amanda | March 18, 2011 1:41 PM | Reply to this comment
Love the name! Congrats. Scarlett has a stuffed cat and a baby doll, both named Violet. I consider it her back up name...
Posted by: RookieMom Whitney | March 18, 2011 2:18 PM | Reply to this comment
Been thinking of you all week & wondering if Laurel was going to get her wish for a holiday baby?!Congratulations and love from Maine!
Posted by: Michele W | March 18, 2011 2:21 PM | Reply to this comment
Shit. 2.5 days of birthing would make even Ina Mae consider an epidural. You go girl! So proud of you and happy for your family. Can't wait to see photos of the chubnik. Call me if you have any breastfeeding questions.
Posted by: Danielle Friedland aka That_Danielle | March 18, 2011 2:24 PM | Reply to this comment
Wonderful news! Welcome to the world, baby Violet!
Posted by: Sarahviz | March 18, 2011 2:26 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations to you and your family! Violet is a beautiful name (I considered it for my daughter's name), and Laurel will be a fantastic older sister!
Posted by: Amanda | March 18, 2011 2:49 PM | Reply to this comment
Congrats to all of you!! Especially to you, mama, that sounds like a crazy long labor! Violet is a very pretty name!
Posted by: Justine | March 18, 2011 2:56 PM | Reply to this comment
Wow!
Congratulations... and welcome Violet.
(I'm so sorry to hear about the long and painful labor though. Good job getting through it naturally. You are amazing.)
Posted by: Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) | March 18, 2011 3:14 PM | Reply to this comment
Hurray for doulas, midwives, courageous mothers and beloved daughters. Congrats!
Posted by: Ananda Lowe | March 18, 2011 3:42 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! Welcome Baby Violet. Great name.
Posted by: Emily | March 18, 2011 4:01 PM | Reply to this comment
Violet! What a PERFECT name! Many many many congratulations to your whole family. I'm thrilled beyond thrilled! :)
Posted by: Karianna | March 18, 2011 4:50 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations, my dear! So happy for you and your family.
xoxoxo
Posted by: Jennifer James | March 18, 2011 6:42 PM | Reply to this comment
So thrilled for you all! Clearly worth the wait. Congrats! xoxo
Posted by: @BarbaraJones | March 18, 2011 6:51 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! I have been checking for news the last few days. Great name choice, I love Violet! I'm happy for all of you.
Posted by: tracyp | March 18, 2011 7:51 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! I think we were due the same week -- my baby boy Xavier was born a few weeks early, on March 1st. I hope you have some time to relax and enjoy Violet's early days! I don't know about you, but I'm finding it much less stressful the second time around.
Posted by: CM | March 18, 2011 8:51 PM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! I love the name you chose.
Posted by: Asianmommy | March 18, 2011 8:55 PM | Reply to this comment
CONGRATULATIONS - that is wonderful. Sorry it was so long and hard, but your precious little one is the BEST gift at the end of a tough process. ENJOY your girls and remember to rest!
Posted by: lynn @ Maven of Savin | March 19, 2011 6:45 AM | Reply to this comment
58 hours of labor! OH MY. I'm guessing it was worth it? ;D
Congratulations, friend!
Posted by: Lindsay | March 19, 2011 10:16 AM | Reply to this comment
Welcome baby Violet!
Posted by: Kathy McConnell | March 19, 2011 11:01 AM | Reply to this comment
Congrats!! So happy that you all are well. Love the name too!
Posted by: Angela at mommy bytes | March 20, 2011 8:32 AM | Reply to this comment
Squee! Congratulations, and welcome Baby Violet!
Posted by: Busy Mom | March 20, 2011 9:41 AM | Reply to this comment
Hooray! Congratulations!
Posted by: Karen | March 20, 2011 10:09 AM | Reply to this comment
Woohooo!!! So happy for you, CK! Congratulations and welcome to the world, little Violet. Can't wait to see your gorgeous face & meet you. Be good to your mama, she's the best.
Posted by: Melissa | March 20, 2011 10:15 AM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations Christine!
WElcome to the world Violet!
Posted by: Maria Sullivan | March 21, 2011 9:49 AM | Reply to this comment
Long job, excellently-well-done! Congratulations!
Posted by: Melissa | March 21, 2011 10:53 AM | Reply to this comment
Congratulations! Beautiful name.
Posted by: Kim | March 21, 2011 11:28 AM | Reply to this comment
WHOA!! I just found out today that the roll is now a full fledged happy baby!! I can't believe I missed this. CONGRATS to you and your family!!
Posted by: BusyDad | March 22, 2011 1:52 AM | Reply to this comment
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So exciting!
And WOW, go Super Mama!!!
Posted by: VDog | March 22, 2011 8:04 PM | Reply to this comment