She's Here!

i am thrilled to introduce you to our new little baby, 
Polly Diana Spring.



Born Sunday January 5, 2014, at 1:52 a.m. 
7 lb 4 oz, 20 inches long
\she is just the sweetest little thing.



 i had her via natural VBAC just as i'd hoped. i am looking forward to posting my whole birth story; it was a really incredible, powerful and sacred experience for me, raw and intense beyond words. i will be doing my best to write it up soon while it's all still so fresh.


now we are going about the business of establishing this little family of four. i have a one year old over here who is very, very excited. 
i can tell lucy and polly are going to be best of friends.




Comments

Milla said…
That last picture, Heather! Your little fam just growing and flowing and blooming. Love to you guys, so much love!
January 8, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Anonymous said…
oh,wow! i'm so happy for you :) may she live and be healthy! (approx. translation of the traditional saying in romania for a newborn)
January 9, 2014 at 1:05 AM
kerttu said…
congratulations!!
January 9, 2014 at 1:25 AM
Unknown said…
congratulations a million times over. she is beautiful!!!
January 9, 2014 at 2:25 AM
Sadhbh @ Where Wishes Come From said…
Congratulations! Your family is beautiful xxx
January 9, 2014 at 3:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations! I am very happy for you and your family :)
January 9, 2014 at 5:00 AM
Heidi Ann said…
The cutest family! Congrats to all of you!
January 9, 2014 at 1:05 PM
Anonymous said…
Huge congratulations!!! She is absolutely perfect, and I love her name! I am happy for you that the birth went how you wanted it too, and wish you a beautiful time getting to know your sweet second daughter, and finding your new rhythm as a family of four!

Fine
January 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Andrea said…
When I saw the post on facebook, I don't think I really quite understood just how special this was! That Lucy will now have a baby sister so close in age! It was my dream as a kid. How cool and close are these two going to be? Just lovely...

I am on the edge of my seat waiting to hear about the fact that you had a VBAC. Seriously-- please tell us more! Was this planned? Did you deliver with a midwife etc? So wonderful to know you were able to, but then again I have been hearing this more and more lately.

Hope you are well and resting up my dear friend. Much love to you :)
January 9, 2014 at 2:12 PM
polly compost said…
she IS here, and i can feel her the breeze and hear her in the songs of sweet little winter birds.

can't wait to hold this little being!

love the last little family photo, three became four!

xoxo
January 9, 2014 at 2:14 PM
polly compost said…
she IS here, and i can feel her the breeze and hear her in the songs of sweet little winter birds.

can't wait to hold this little being!

love the last little family photo, three became four!

xoxo
January 9, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Jessica said…
When I saw this post I gasped with excitement! I am so happy for you and your family! Congratulations!! Polly is beautiful (and so is her name!)
January 9, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Amy Beatty said…
OOO POLLY POLLY POLLY!!!! what a bundle of love. I can't wait to see lucy interact with her. I hope you guys are adjusting well and that you are all so healthy and happy. You guys are the cutest little family. It seems weird but I can remember feeling more like a real family after bella was born, like maybe I was just playing house before. Or maybe she just was missing before and she made us more complete. I love you guys so dearly. Can't wait to hear your story xoxoxxoo love you xo
January 9, 2014 at 5:07 PM
bonfire of my vanity said…
i had to sign into my blogger account just to comment on this wonderful news! congratulations on your VBAC! i had one, too and it was really an amazing experience. i am so glad that you were able to do that. your baby is just lovely and i hope you are resting and enjoying this short and amazing time with both your little girls. my oldest kid is turning 7 in two days and i just can't believe how fast the time has gone. soak it up, mama! <3 <3 <3 <3
January 9, 2014 at 10:07 PM
anne said…
what a little sweetheart! congratulations and i can't wait to read about the birth!
January 10, 2014 at 8:03 AM
red moon arrow said…
What a beautiful dream come true! SO happy you had a great birth and baby is healthy. It's such a divine miracle when we come into this world! Oh Polly is so very blessed to be greeted by such loving parents as Darin and you AND the cutest little big sister ever! Happy times!! Love you Heather. You guys melt my heart over and over again. Looking forward to seeing you and the family very soon. Big hugs!!! xoxo
January 10, 2014 at 10:05 AM
amy*lou said…
congratulations!! what a beautiful baby girl polly is. a lovely addition to your sweet family.
January 10, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Tina Dawn said…
She is just the cutest thing since Lucy! Another lovely old fashioned name. Congrats and can't wait to hear about the birth but you rest too! Love Tina
January 11, 2014 at 1:47 PM
annalouise said…
Huge congratulations!
January 12, 2014 at 2:53 AM
Tera said…
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! So beautiful and I am so happy for you and your VBAC!! YAY!!!!!!! Looking forward to your birthstory!
Lucy and Polly, just so awesome!!!!!!
January 12, 2014 at 3:39 AM
Jenna E said…
So beyond happy for you FOUR! I hope you are all doing well and am looking forward to hearing more about Miss Polly.

xoxoxoxoxox
January 13, 2014 at 8:44 PM
Anonymous said…
Many many congratulations! Sisters! Such a Blessing xxx
January 14, 2014 at 3:08 AM
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