4:00 p.m., Jan. 3: “I could do this six more times!” I exclaim to Evan, with that glimmer in my eye that only comes with huge waves of the love hormone–oxytocin. The three of us are snuggled into a big comfortable bed, in a spacious, calming, green, woodland themed room, the lights low, while the midwives quietly clean up the area. I am hearkening back to when Ava was born and one of the first things I announced was, “I could do this seven more times!”
A minutes old little babe! Is there anything more incredible than a whole new person?!?!
Beautiful…
Congratulations Wilder family! Well done! It’s all just so precious and beautiful.
Enjoy these tiny minutes…They are golden.
Much Love,
Deb ( the beach farmgirl)
Congratulations on a job well done! She is beautiful.
Praise God for the new life! She is beautiful and Ava is going to be the perfect big sister. Congratulations to your family of 4. God bless.
Beautiful birth and beautiful family, what a precious story
Wow, congratulations Alex and Evan. So very excited to see and read of Opal’s safe arrival. I’m so excited and happy for you guys. She is adorable and I love all the photos you’ve posted here capturing the moments well. Be kind to yourself 🙂
Congratulations. She looks lovely and healthy, and so do you!
Congratulations! Aww, what a sweet little baby girl. I’ve been waiting for an update. The four of you make a beautiful family. As the mom of one son who is 32, treasure the moments, enjoy the time with your girls, get out the rocking chair, read to them, have fun with just ordinary moments. No matter how much you cherish that time, when you hit a certain age, you just wish you could do it just for one more day, hour, or minute once again. Thank God for memories! Much love and happiness to all of you.
Congratulations. You have a beautiful family.
Congratulations to all of you. Beautiful! Many Blessings!
Congratulations!! What a beautiful experience that you sent us thru. You did a wonderful job. I have had 3 but never at home. My first one was in 45 min and the second was in 30 min. My doctor said I was a good laborer…I guess!! Of course they were both 2 weeks late and when they were ready they shot out..LOL. My last boy was induced as they were worried since I lived so far out that it would be born in the car. Bad mistake as that was my 7 hr labor but it was great. Beautiful pictures and thanks for telling and showing us your wonderful birthing experience and enjoy your new bundle of joy!!
Congratulations! she is adorable!
Beautiful family ,! Congratulations!
So excited for all of you. A beautiful family. So glad grandma was there too. God bless all of you!
That was such a beautiful documentation of quite important, blessed moments of your lives! Congratulations on living life well and feeling the sacredness of creating a family. And thanks for sharing it !
Congratulations to your beautiful family & thanks for sharing your joy. It sure it an amazing experience.
Congratulations and blessings to the entire family.
Marilyn
Oh Alex! congratulations. And thank you for sharing a very personal event with us. What a wonderful family you have. As the mother of two grown “girls” I know you will enjoy the journey as they grow. Savor the time.
Best wishes to you and Evan
Congratulations!! She’s beautiful !
Congratulations to you and your family! I am so happy for you guys! Enjoy every moment of it. It’s such a precious time! She is adorable.
Congratulations to the Wilder Family an the blessing of you new daughter Opal.
Awesome blog. Congratulations on your sweet baby. Enjoy!
I love your birth story Alex! You are so amazing!! Congratulations to you and the whole family. Opal is an awfully adorable name.
Congratulations! What a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing! I loved it.
What a wonderful experience and absolutely precious baby girl. Love her name. Bless you and your beautiful family.
Alex,
Congratulations! Beautiful baby, beautiful blog, breathtaking photos. Nothing sweeter.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole (Suburban Farmgirl)
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story! Love this family!
Thank you for sharing these most personal moments in such a beautiful way. You have a beautiful family and seem to be living a good and true life. Oh, and by the sound it I think you could do it six more times.
Congratulations on the new baby girl. She is absolutely adorable!
Oh Alex,
These pictures and your birth story are so beautiful. I had to read it a few times through the week! I hope you are doing well and that you get to “keep” your Momma there awhile to help you out!
I love Opal’s name. And it goes beautiful with Ava. And speaking of which… you will LOVE having two girls! My daughter has two little girls and they are so sweet to each other. Truly they are best friends.
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see her grow!
Tight hugs – Dori –
Well, i was pretty sure it was going to be a boy! Congratulations!