Life Begins Again
A year and a half ago when Callum was born, Steve wrote the most beautiful post to let you know he had arrived into this world. I tried to get him to update today but he felt like he had some expectation to fulfill, so my internet friends, you get me.
Claire Elizabeth made her appearance this morning at 7 am after 12 hours of labour, about 6 of active labour. She was a healthy 8 lbs 11 ozs and 22 inches long. She was born on my living room floor. We had secretly planned a home waterbirth, but somehow when it came time there was no water in the tub, and no time to even consider it. Steve was remarkable. He was hesitant about a homebirth from the beginning and then to have his baby girl on the living room floor must have been traumatic.
It was beautiful and quick and we’re all cozying in for a night of love and learning. My little guy is taking in stride, although I’m sure he feels a little left out. He’s getting oodles of love from his Mammai and Papa though. He was able to meet Claire moments after her birth.
Here’s my little old man (I think all babies look like little old men 
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YAY!!! I am so over the moon happy for you guys. Glad Claire arrived happy and healthy and with a minimum of interventions (Hooray Homebirth!!). Can’t wait to see you all and hear more about it – I’ll call you next week once you are a little more settled.
Yippee! ‘Bout time the stork showed up! Claire’s gorgeous. Look at those adorable baby fingers and that sweet mouth! Congratulations to Big Brother Callum. Hugs to Mom and Dad.
YAY! Welcome Claire! So glad everyone is happy and healthy!
xoxo
She is absolutley Gorgeous!!!!! Alittle sad about the absence of red hair though. Man that husband of yours must have a strong hair gene!
Congrats!! I was starting to wonder if she’d ever show up.
Must have been so nice to have the birth at home. Glad everything went well! She’s a lovely old man. 
AWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to meet her in person!!!!!!!
Yayyyyy, I’m so glad she’s finally here! And so, so cute!!! Look at her little fuzzy head!
I’m in AWE of you for doing it at home, without the tub, no less!
She’s so cute!! I can’t believe how dark her hair is! Congrats to you Steve and, of course, Sir Callum! I owe you a call but I’ll wait until everything is more relaxed. Can’t wait to meet her!
Yeah she’s coot but I tink her hairs looks funny!)
She’s gorgeous. Congratulations and love to all of you!
Congratulations Amber!
WOW WOW WOW!!! Congratulations!!!! I’m so excited for you!
(In a few months, when you’ve recovered and actually gotten a few hours sleep, I’m going to email you and ask you about this homebirth thing! I’m so envious!)
aww, what a little peanut! congratulations!
Claire is adorable! Look at all that hair! Congrats to you all
Congrats from all of us here in snowy the snowy land
Congrats! She’s absolutely beautiful!