Introducing Daliya Samantha!!!

[atlbaby]

Thanks so much to Julie for posting for me last week! And thanks everyone for the congratulations! We named Daliya (pronounced Dahl-ya) in synagogue this past Saturday, and it was really beautiful. The 70+ degree temperature that day helped too!:)

Thankfully, I had a much much easier delivery than I did with Arielle. It was still back labor, but as opposed to 18+ hours in the hospital, Daliya's delivery lasted only 5 hours, and I only pushed once! I am so incredibly greatful for that, after a really difficult pregnancy. It's funny, when you compare the pictures of me
holding Arielle for the first time with new ones, the only difference
is that I look completely wiped out in the earlier set and this time
I look more stunned!:)

Arielle is handling things very well I think. She alternates from being completely apathetic about Daliya being around to wanting to be in the same room with her and flipping out when they are apart. Just this afternoon I heard her call out mid-nap saying "baby? baby?" Well, I hope that was asking about Daliya's whereabouts at least, there's no telling what a toddler whose solo reign has just been usurped might be dreaming about!:) I was so worried about how she'd react when I nursed, but she doesn't seem to even notice! I'm not sure if this is a honeymoon phase and in a few weeks (days?) she will completely lose it, but so far so good! Maybe some of the more seasoned moms of 2 or more have some advice or words of wisdom.

I'll try to get an avatar of my 2 girls (love that!:) soon!

-Rachel
Mom to Arielle Jill, 10/30/01
and Daliya Samantha, 10/27/03

[brubeck]

Congratulations Rachel! I know Daliya is a wonderful addition to your family. And I'm glad you're feeling well enough already to be posting again! Welcome back!

[mamahill]

Congratulations! I am so glad the labor went better than you were fearing, and that you're home and happy with your girls. Daliya is a GORGEOUS name! Congrats Rachel and welcome to the newest member - Daliya!! (and to the newest big sister Arielle - don't want to leave her out!)

[celfsh]

So glad things went well! Can't wait to hear more about the adventures of Arielle and Daliya (love the name, BTW)!

celeste
mom to olivia 9/25/02

[deborah_r]

Congratulations, and welcome Daliya!

[pritchettzoo]

Congratulations! Can't wait to see a picture, although I'm sure she's as beautiful as her name!

Anna
Mama to Gracie (9/16/03)

[jennifer13]

Beautiful name! Congratulations!


Jennifer
Mom to Norah 5/23/03

[amp]

Rachel, Congratulations to you and your family and welcome to Daliya Samantha! Can't wait to see a picture!

[houseof3boys]

Congrats on a beautiful new addition to your family Rachel!

[Roleysmom]

Rachel, I am so glad that your labor went well and that you have a beautiful new addition to your family. It sounds like Arielle is ready to show little Daliya the ropes and will be a great big sister. Your girls have the best names! Congratulations to all of you.

(Edited to read I am so glad, not I so glad, that's Roley speak!)

Paula-- mom to Roley Julia 01-04-02