Wow.
Champ (otherwise known as Violet) is ten days old now. The days have been blissful, exhauasting, terrifying, beautiful, emotional, nerve-wracking, and joyous.
I promise I will write a birth-story post soon (the short version: after a midwife appointment last Thursday afternoon that revealed a shortage of amniotic fluid, a VERY large baby, and no signs of me going into labor anytime soon, I had a quickly arranged C-section that night), but at the moment Champ (whose nickname has proven more apt than I could have imagined) is due for another nursing session in an hour and my parents are putting the finishing touches on what promises to be a delicious breakfast of eggs benedict and fruit.
Yes. I am lucky.
As if I didn't know that already.
Congratulations a million times over, Sarah! I'm *so* happy for you! -mere-
Posted by: EvilGalProds | 06/24/2012 at 09:18 AM
I've been checking your blog regularly to make sure I didn't miss anything - so glad to read the good news! Congratulations, Sarah! Violet is just beautiful!
Posted by: Shannon | 06/24/2012 at 09:27 AM
Congratulations!! I was so happy to read the news on twitter thanks when your WP announced Champ's arrival - to read the news from you personally now is even better :)
And what a beautiful name you for such a beautiful girl!
Your description of the past days reminded me of my brother who, after the birth of my nephew, said "It's very stressful. - But it's positive stress."
All the best to you two and the new grandparents :)
Posted by: Alice | 06/24/2012 at 09:31 AM
Absolutely perfect.
Posted by: Christi | 06/24/2012 at 09:32 AM
Aw Sarah.
Like every other post from you, this brings tears to my eyes. She's gorgeous. I'm so happy for you. And what a joy it's been to follow you along this journey and see what it's brought you. What a reward!
Posted by: Julie | 06/24/2012 at 09:38 AM
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
Posted by: Sarah | 06/24/2012 at 09:39 AM
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: a | 06/24/2012 at 09:50 AM
Well isn't she just breathtaking?! Congratulations. Welcome, Violet!
Posted by: rae | 06/24/2012 at 09:50 AM
Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! She's absolutely beautiful. Yay for Violet!
Posted by: Rebecca | 06/24/2012 at 10:10 AM
YAY! Congratulations! I hope you are doing OK too and recovering well from your section.
Posted by: Brenna | 06/24/2012 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations Sarah! She is beautiful!
Posted by: BB - Single Mom BB | 06/24/2012 at 10:40 AM
so gorgeous! wishing you and miss violet all the happiness you can bear! congratulations!
Posted by: bibi | 06/24/2012 at 10:50 AM
Wow, she's so gorgeous! Am normally a lurking reader but had to comment today and say congratulations. Do you still have starfish envy?
Posted by: Cathy G | 06/24/2012 at 11:25 AM
Congratulations! She is gorgeous, he is to the start of a brand new adventure!!
Posted by: Jay | 06/24/2012 at 12:03 PM
Congratulations, Sarah!! How wonderfully fantastic.
Posted by: Liz | 06/24/2012 at 12:13 PM
Wow! She is beautiful! And her name is so adorable, too. Hooray for a healthy gorgeous girl. :)
Posted by: The Gladdest Thing | 06/24/2012 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations!!! Champ indeed. She is beautiful!!!
Posted by: Goironmo.wordpress.com | 06/24/2012 at 12:29 PM
awww I had a dream last night that you finally posted. There were more pictures though. hehe She's absolutely beautiful. I think she resembles you a lot.
She looks very huggable! I hope the last 10 days have been good for you. I'm sure you're learning a lot! Enjoy every second because she will grow up so fast.
I'm curious if Violet's name is because of one of DH Lawrence's poems. I remember you posting something and I had to go back and look it up.
In 2009 you said about his Nothing to Save, " I think it's just about the most hopeful and beautiful thing I've ever heard."
It's a beautiful, classy and graceful name and will grow with her her entire life!
You've been gloriously blessed and I'm so happy for you!!
Posted by: Chris Green | 06/24/2012 at 01:23 PM
Congratulations at last! Violet is a lovely name. Glad to hear you and your little beauty are being so well looked after by your parents. I bet they are over the moon to see you so happy.
Posted by: giftsofthejourney (Elizabeth Harper) | 06/24/2012 at 01:49 PM
Much cuter than a starfish baby. :-)
She is so beautiful and adorable!!! Congratulations!!
Posted by: megs283 | 06/24/2012 at 02:24 PM
Congratulations! I must admit, as a loyal reader, I was expecting her name to be Svea "Coach Taylor" Fain, but Violet seems to suit her! :)
Posted by: Zahie | 06/24/2012 at 02:26 PM
She's so pretty. She looks like a movie baby -- all clear skin and long fingers and little rosebud mouth. She's amazing. Enjoy, and welcome.
Posted by: Jen Klein | 06/24/2012 at 02:47 PM
She's beautiful! And her name suits her. Congratulations!!
Posted by: Sacha | 06/24/2012 at 05:05 PM
Congratulations Sarah! She is absolutely gorgeous! And welcome to the world Violet...
Posted by: Rachel | 06/24/2012 at 05:17 PM
Wonderful, wonderful
Posted by: Joanna | 06/24/2012 at 05:28 PM