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40 weeks – baby is here!

April 21, 2011 By Chie

Hello everyone! I’m happy to announce that my baby is here! She was born on April 17th morning, all healthy. It was a day before the due date, and the delivery took 12 hours…I will share the birth story sometime when I’m more settled down. We stayed at the hospital for 3 nights after she was born, and I decided to leave one day early. I felt like I had enough of hospital life, and I’m much happier to be back home, with my husband:) Thank you all for prayers and thoughts!

Thank you for those of you who gave me advice on what to bring to the hospital – it was really really helpful! Lots of drinks, lip balm, and socks were my friends while I was suffering with contraction pain.

Now I feel a bit sentimental that my pregnancy is over (you can read my week-by-week journey here), but I’m thinking of continuing the series as mama series on Thursdays perhaps? Any suggestions?

P.S. Hope you enjoyed the guest posts by Anna and Nette! More guest posts coming in the next few weeks…:)

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  1. nette says

    April 21, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Oh Chie! Congratulations once more! She is so, so, so beautiful and sweet. I would love to cuddle her all day! 😉

  2. Little Miss Twitchy says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Congratulations! She's so beautiful!

  3. Alice Barton says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:42 am

    what a cutie!!
    glad everything went well!!!
    take care!

  4. LittleMissSeamstress says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Congratulations! Your baby is so precious. All the best for you and your happy family welcoming the new member.

  5. Av says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Congratulations Chie on the arrival of your bundle of joy. Has anyone mentioned that she resembles your husband in the photos?? Absolutely adorable!

    Baby smells best!

  6. MayMade says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Congratulations! She's gorgeous!

  7. Liza A. says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Congratulatins Chie! Take arest and enjoy the bonding moment 🙂 Don't forget to breastfeed…hehe…

    Take care!

  8. Ai says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Congratulations! i was so thrilled when i got a response from u in twitter that ur holding ur baby.

    i think the mommy series every thursday is a good idea, i can relate too since im a mom.

  9. Ai says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    don't forget teh breastfeeding tips if your breast tend to gorge wrap it with cabbage leaves or just cold ice pack to the lump area and of course let your baby drink your milk, not pumping it too much. the more will gorge. I am successful in breastfeeding with my little ones so just want to share. good to know the lipbalm, socks and water really helps u. it was my saver when i had my labor too. hugs & kisses from here xxxooo

  10. mkapi says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Congratulations:)
    Sweeeet!

  11. charlotteauzou says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    She looks cute, you are so lucky ! Congratulations. I wish you the best !

  12. Loren says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    So cute! Congratulations!

  13. ♥モチ says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Congrats~!!! I'm so happy for u~!
    Can't wait to watch her grow up ^_^ she's so cute XD

  14. Kaitlyn Dreyling says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    I was waiting for this post! She's so adorable, and I can't wait for you to keep posting more photos! A mommy series is a must!

  15. Paunnet says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Congratulations, she's so cute!!!
    Thanks for having me!

  16. Samantha Nandez says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Congratulations!! So happy for you!!

  17. honeysweety says

    April 21, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    congratulation, so sweet 🙂

  18. anio says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Congratulations!

  19. Emily says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    She is beautiful!! Congrats!!!!

  20. mandiegirl says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    SHe's so beautiful!!! SO happy for you!

  21. petiterepublic says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    ahhh! she's finally here! congratulations and so happy to hear both of you are healthy and well.

  22. Zanda says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Chie! She is so beautiful! I am happy about your family. Take care!

  23. Dyah P. says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    congratulations to a new mum! and welcome to the world for the cute & pretty little baby girl! 🙂 can't wait to see her wearing one of your creations! 😉

  24. Love Baby Grand says

    April 21, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    Many congratulations to you both! She is just the most gorgeous baby. Soooo adorable! xo

  25. szarlotka says

    April 21, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Congratulations! She's so cute… Greetings from Poland 🙂

  26. RACHAEL says

    April 22, 2011 at 12:26 am

    congratulations again chie – she's absolutely beautiful and so very sweet 🙂 xx

  27. Little Mo and Friends says

    April 22, 2011 at 2:24 am

    congratulations chie! She's beautiful! Rest up and take care! xoxo

  28. Anonymous says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:06 am

    Congratulation! Healthy to the dear baby.

  29. Faye Lewis says

    April 22, 2011 at 4:25 am

    Congratulations, you have a beautiful daughter.

  30. vivatveritas says

    April 22, 2011 at 5:01 am

    Hey everyone,

    Thanks so much for the well wishes. Loving every minute of this mommy thing!

  31. satomi says

    April 22, 2011 at 5:17 am

    おめでとう!!赤ちゃんかわいい><

  32. Sewtellme says

    April 22, 2011 at 5:42 am

    Congratulations! She's precious.

  33. Shamim Akhtar says

    April 22, 2011 at 11:46 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! She is beautiful! And she shares my birthday! Lots of love and hugs you way. xxxxx

  34. Brigita says

    April 22, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Congratulations! Glad to hear the baby's healthy. I wish you lots of happiness and cuddly moments. 🙂

  35. Anonymous says

    April 22, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    beautiful baby!
    congratulations to mummy and dad from the Canary Islands in Spain.
    Lovely name as well (I know the meaning of Sophie, but I'd love to know the meaning of Kiko)
    Wish you all the happiness

  36. Brittany H. says

    April 23, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Congratulations and hugs! What a sweet little one. I know you are a proud mama. Thanks for giving us a sneak peek of her. Get some rest!

    Hugs and kisses!

  37. Jasmine Iris says

    April 23, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    omg! congratulations! 🙂 I am so happy for you! She is beautiful <3

  38. Joy says

    April 23, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    What a precious, sweet little baby. Congrats!!

  39. rika daniel says

    April 25, 2011 at 3:59 am

    I know I am late, but never too late to welcoming the loooovely baby girl 🙂 she's cute!! Hope mom and baby are healthy 🙂

  40. ooobop.com says

    April 25, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Congratulations indeed. Sophia is beautiful. Lots of love to you and your wonderful family x

  41. Emeraldflare says

    April 25, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Congratulations Chie!!! She's beautiful! what a wonderful gift from God. May He continue to bless your little family! Love Nga

  42. Casey says

    April 25, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    I'm a bit late, but I wanted to say a big congratulations!!! 🙂

    ♥ Casey

  43. Kayla says

    April 26, 2011 at 12:43 am

    Ahh I've been a lazy reader this past week so I'm late, but congratulations! How wonderful that you are your baby are both healthy and of course cute!

  44. vivatveritas says

    April 26, 2011 at 4:13 am

    thank you everyone:) now im trying to get used to a life with a small one..:)

  45. Ashley says

    April 26, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Congratulations Chie, she is really beautiful, your most fabulous creation yet!! Enjoy every second of her baby-ness!

  46. HipDroppedStitches says

    April 27, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Congratulations! She is precious!

  47. The Studes says

    April 28, 2011 at 3:10 am

    What a beautiful little girl! congrats!

  48. Mandie L says

    July 25, 2013 at 12:36 am

    I had to comment after I saw that your little one was born just 3 months before ours. and now 2 years later its hard to believe all that time has gone already. How are the 2s going for you?

    • Chie says

      July 26, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Kiko is doing well, thank you Mandie! It is hard to believe it’s been 2 and a half years already!

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