Raisin is HERE!

[amazz]

Hey all! I wanted to introduce you to my daughter, Kami Allyse. She was born on Sunday, October 10 at 5:09 a.m. by C-section. We had some complications before she was born and have had a few bumps in the road since she arrived, but we are both home and doing well. I will post a more detailed birth story another day--I am exhausted!!

Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy in the meantime. :)

Here I am right before we left for the hospital.
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Kami, welcome to the boards! :)
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I was so bloated from hours of fluids so please excuse the piggy in the picture!! ;)
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This is my dad feeding my daughter (I still can't believe that I have one of those!! It's a great feeling!).
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Kami is modeling her BabyGap outfit before we head home from the hospital. (Yes that is a dreaded paci in her mouth at 3 days old...that's part of the story I'll tell you later.)
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I'll check back in soon, I promise, but now I am off to get some sleep.

[deborah_r]

I was looking for an update about you earlier today! Congratulations, and welcome to Kami! Have a good nap!

[flagger]

Congratulations to you three.

[jamsmu]

So happy for you all!! Welcome to the world, little Kami!

Rest up and feel well.

[rrosen]

Congratulations Angela! Welcome baby Kami! She is beautiful!

[new_mommy25]

Welcome Kami! I'm so glad you posted, I've been dying to see pictures, You all look great, happy, and healthy. That's the best news. I can't wait to hear the birth story. Get some sleep mama, you deserve it!

[McQ]

Welcome Kami!!! Angela she is just gorgeous!!!

Do rest up and let us know the story when you can. I'm sure you're handling the bumps in the road like a pro.

Your little girl, YAY!

PS - I think we have the same glasses. You've got some good taste :)

Take care, mama.

Allison
~ mama to Declan 3.24.03 and Meghan 8.26.04

[khakismom]

YAY!!! She's here! And she's a she! :)

Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter with the gorgeous name! Now that you have a girl, I'll keep my eyes peeled for you over in the Layette forum... :)

[heidis2girls]

Congratulations! She is beautiful and the name Kami is beautiful, too. Sorry you had some complications. I hope you are feeling better now!

[Puddy73]

Congratulations! Kami is beautiful and the pic with her grandfather made me get a little teary - so sweet!

Jennifer
Mommy to Annabelle Mae 9/8/03

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

[jubilee]

Congratulation on your little beauty!! She's a keeper! Can't wait to hear the whole story. Get some sleep first though,

[mamahill]

Congratulations!!! Just rest, relax and enjoy the wonder you have before you. Everything else can wait. Hip hip hooray!!

[Karenn]

Congratulations! Kami is adorable!

[jec2]

congratulations on a lovely baby. enjoy these days, they REALLY do go fast.

[american_mama]

I've been wondering about you since our due dates were close and you gave me good advice about maternity swimsuits. Congratulations! I know how strange it is to say "my daughter" at first... I feel that way when saying "my children," which I still can't say without feeling like a liar. You all look great!

[Buffys Mommy]

Kami is absolutely beautiful. Seeing your pictures brings back so many memories from last year. Enjoy her, and get as much sleep as you can.

Tammie
Sarah Michelle 10/13/03

[Tori_s mom]

Kami is a cutie! I'm so glad everyone's doing well. I was thinking about you all day. Get lots of sleep and relax, momma!

Tasha

[brigmaman]

Congrats! Kami is beautiful!

[ismommy]

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing so many beautiful pix. That is so sweet your dad feeding her.
Helene
mommy to Ibsabella
baby x EDD 1/11/05

[jk3]

Congratulations! She's adorable + I love her name. The pictures are fantastic - especially the shot of grandpa + baby.

Jenn
DS 6/03

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[Marisa6826]

Oh Ang!!!

She's adorable! And you look GREAT!

So I guess you didn't make it to your induction, huh?

Can't wait to hear the story!!

hugs

-m

[bluej]

Congratulations! Welcome to the world little Kami! She is absolutely precious!

[kthomp]

Congratulations Angela! She is beautiful!

You wanna talk bloated? I got six bags of fuild after my delivery!

Congrats again! I'm so happy for you! Give your little princess a hug from us!

BTW, I love the bow!

Hugs,

[MelissaTC]

Yeaa! Congrats on your beautiful little girl. :) Rest up, Mama.

[TaChapm]

How Sweet! Congratulations!
Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02

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[pritchettzoo]

Congratulations! She is beautiful! :)

Anna

[LucyG]

Congratulations, Angela! She is beautiful! I love the picture of your dad feeding her; he looks like a very proud grandpa. And, my DD had a paci in her mouth 10 minutes after we got home from the hospital. Don't sweat it!

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19 months and counting!

[sbjf]

Congratulations!!! Yes, welcome to the boards Kami!! She is so beautiful, what a sweetheart!

I love her little Baby Gap outfit, too!

[Bethann31]

Congratulations!! She is gorgeous. Get some sleep.

Beth

Josh 3/90
Mollie 4/92
Jeffrey 12/94
and Katherine 6/03

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[mommd]

Congrats! She's very cute! :)

[crayonblue]

So cute! I think the picture of your dad feeding Kami is really special. He looks like he is thoroughly enjoying grandpa-granddaughter time! Congratulations!

[LD92599]

Welcome to the boards Kami!!!!!

Laura
mom to William
3.5.2003

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[kristenk]

Congratulations, Angela! Welcome, Kami! I love her purple blanket and the matching cap!

And here I thought you were going to have a boy. I guess being wrong shouldn't surprise me, b/c I thought my DD was going to be a boy, too!

She's beautiful!

[jd11365]

She's perfect! Congratulations!!!! I'm going to have to get used to thinking of her as Kami now and not raisin!

Love the outfit...she's staring off on the right foot!


Jamie
Mommy to Kayla
May '03

[lisams]

Congratulations! Kami is so beautiful, isn't it great to say "my daughter"!!! Hoping you get some rest here an there!

Lisa

[Judegirl]

Congratulations! She's precious. Hey, does this mean that now we're gonna have to stop calling her Raisin? :)

Jude

[sweetbasil]

What a precious baby and a beautiful name! Congratulations :D

[papal]

YAY!!!! Welcome to the world Kami!! You are SO beautiful!
Congratulations Angela to you and your family... i am SO thrilled for you! Welcome to the prestigious October Baby Club. :)

[amp]

Awww, sweetie! YOu are both gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the pictures! We've been waiting on pins and needles for news and pictures and I can't wait to hear more details of her birth! Good work mama!

[mudder17]

Congratulations Angela! Kami is such a cutie. And I love her name!
I'm looking forward to hearing your birth story. Get some well-deserved rest!


Eileen

Mother of Beautiful Kaya
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http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_garnet_6m.gif Breastfed 7 months and counting

[RwnMayfair]

Congratulations to you all! She's absolutely beautiful. :)

Now, get some rest and I look forward to hearing the story when you're feeling up to it. :)

Congrats again!

::BIG hugs::

-Melissa

Taran, November 20, 2003

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[mharling]

We've been anxiously awaiting your news!! A big welcome to Kami. She are her name are both beautiful. Yes, sleep, sleep, sleep. We'll be here when you're ready to tell your story. :)

Mary
Lane - April 2003
Little brother or sister on the way - EDD March 2

[lrucci]

Kami is precious and what a cute name! I just love the picture of your dad feeding her and that little bow in her hair. Too cute!

Lisa
Mom to Kyleigh 7/19/03

[lmariana]

Yay! Congratulations!

Rest when you can and don't forget to take your pain meds if you need them! Take it easy and enjoy being home again!

Mariana
www.heinzandmariana.com
Mother of Gabriel, 08/14/2003
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[mamaturk]

Kami is so beautiful!! I love her name. Best of luck to you!!

[heidi_timms]

What adorable pictures. Kami is beautiful. Congratulations on your new addition!
~Heidi
Mom to Kailey
4/03

[AngelaS]

Congratulations!! Welcome Kami!

What fun, our babies are only a day apart! :D

[Kieransmom]

SHe's beautiful! Congratulations!!
Michelle
Mommy to Kieran, born 5/9/03

[sugarsnappea]

Congrats to the happy family! :)
Welcome Kami Allyse!

[mary b]

CONGRATS ANGELA!!!'

I love her name and hope you are recovering OK and cherishing your every moment with Cami!! I love her name


mary
mom to noelle and lindsey

[Kate888]

Congratulations!!! Kemi is so sweet and adorable!! Welcome to the world baby Kemi :)


Kate
Mama to Maya 2-17-02 and Polo (my big black dog http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/dog.gif
and Baby #2 EDD 5/11/05 http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/kao/otn/ptrose.gif

[hez]

Congratulations! I love the name Kami-- had a friend in HS with the name. What a beautiful baby girl :)

[Jeanne]

Congratulations! She's beautiful! Great pictures too!

[zuzu]

Congratulations! Welcome Kami. :)
You all look so happy--thanks for sharing the lovely pictures.

Melissa, mom to Sarah (5/03)

[chrissyhowie]

Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome to the outside, Kami Allyse!

[Hallie_D]

Congratulations! She is beautiful--and so is her name!

[alkagift]

Congratulations and welcome, Kami! And doesn't Grandpa just look so proud!


Allison
Mommy to Matthew Clayton, 5/19/03

[cara1]

Congrats! Email me if you want to talk c/s recovery.... (I'm two weeks out)

[calebsmama03]

Congrats!!! What a cutie, and what a sweet name :) Hope you're feeling better soon mama!
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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Oh my!! #2 5/05

[Dcclerk]

Congratulations! Kami is gorgeous and it will be great to hear more of her birth story:)

[NEVE and TRISTAN]

What marvelous pictures of such a great looking family!!!!
Congrats we've all ben thinking of you these past few days :)
Tristan sported the same "hand mits" as Kami (love the name)...

It appears purple is her color and I wanted to give you a heads up on some pretty purple flannal at WalMart that has hears on it...it is almost tyed dyed looking with different purple shades.
Last I saw it was clearing out but I hope if indeed purple is your choice that you are able to check it out it is pretty!!!

Great looking family and congrats!!!!
Kami is beautiful!!!!
Neve and Tristan born Feb 25, 2003
* EDD 3/19/05 IT'S A GIRL
* DOSSIER IN THE HANDS OF TRANSLATOR

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[nathansmom]

Congrats!!!! Gosh you looked good in the before and after pictures. Kami is a doll.

[JElaineB]

Congratulations on the arrival of your little girl! Hope your recovery goes well. Rest and enjoy your little one.

Jennifer
mom to Jacob 9/27/02

[starrynight]

Congrats, she is beautiful!! You guys are a cute family :D. Get some rest and I can't wait to hear the birth story!

[tippy]

She is beautiful, congratulations!

[toomanystrollers]

Congratulations mama :) Get lots of rest!!

[californiamom]

She is BEAUTIFUL. Congratulations!!

Ana

[Sarah1]

Congrats!!!!!! You guys all look great. Don't worry about the paci--I felt the same way initially but the paci was a good friend those first few months!

[barbarhow]

Sleep away. You deserve it. She is a beautiful little girl. Your pictures are wonderful.
Barbara-mom to Jack 3/27/03, a Red Sox fan
expecting #2, a Yankee fan, around 5/9/05!

[steph2003]

I'm catching the tail end of this since I'm on vacation (only 1 more day left!!!) but I begged my DH to let me log onto his laptop so I could check out the boards. I'm so glad I did cause I have been thinking of you & so delighted to see the arrival of your sweet little Raisin aka Kami! Congrats! We look forward to seeing you & the lovely Miss Kami on the boards!!!