I don't have more than a few minutes right now, but I wanted to check in and tell you all the happy news: we are now parents to two precious little girls. Our second daughter joined our family 5 days ago, 1-st of Tishrei, the evening of September 8-th. I just had time to light Rosh HaShana candles before we felt it's time to head off to the hospital. She was born around 22 p.m, only a couple of hours into the new year. We spent just about 3 hours in the delivery room, and my dear husband was very supportive all along.
I went to 43 weeks and 3 days (!), but praise the Almighty, we had the patience to wait and I went into labor on my own and gave birth with no intervention. Just a note of encouragement to all the "overdue" moms out there!
We are still unsure about a name. I hope to post another update with the name and the full birth story soon. Just thought I'd mention our internet connection has been a bit wacky recently, which is the reason why it took me a while to update and might take a while to update again.
In the meantime, we'll be spending our time resting, recuperating and adjusting.
Wishing all my Jewish readers a wonderful beginning to this new year!
121 comments:
Many congratulations Anna - I have visited several times each day and said many prayers. Rest well.
Much love.
Lynn.
Ah!!! Congradulations!!!!!! I"m so happy for you!
Congratulations to the birth of your new daughter!! You are so blessed! All the best to you and your husband! And good luck with the name choosing.
I am by the way very happy with my own name :-)It took my parents some days to decide, too ... In the meantime I was just called "baby".
Congratulations, Anna and Mr. T!!!
Yay!! I figured you must be busy with your new little one when you didn't update in so long. I've been checking almost every day!!
Having 2 little girls close together is so fun you'll see. They get to be best friends and arch rivals hehehe. Oh and you can dress them alike!! My girls borrow each other's clothes so often I can't remember whose is whose half the time!
YAY!!! Congratulations Anna! I have been checking every morning first thing to hear the news. Wonderful, glad to hear everything went well and your baby daughter is safe and sound in your arms.
Love Miriam
Praise the Almighty on your new baby girls safe arrival! A new life! What a wonderful way to welcome the new year!
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wonderful!!!!!
God bless!!!
Mazel tov to you and your family! And welcome to the world to your daughter.
Congratulations on the birth of your second, precious daughter. I am so happy for all of you. Your two girls will be best of friends!
Yours,
Rosemary
Congratulations! I am so happy to know your new little blessing has arrived safe & sound. Enjoy these precious first days with your family. ♥
Mazal tov!
Congratulations! What a joy!
Congrats on your precious bundle!
Wonderful!
Let me be the first to congratulate you on the new arrival! It's wonderful news. You are blessed. What about Zoe for the name? I think it means new life - new life, New Year. Can't wait to hear what you decide.
Blessings, Star
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Anna! I'm so happy for your sweet family!
Yay!!! Praise God for a safe and healthy delivery. He is so good!
Congratulations on your new blessing! What a wonderful joy.
Blessings,
Luci
Congratulations!!!!! What a wonderful blessing!!!!
Congratulations on your new blessing! Enjoy your daughters!
Hooray! Congratulations!
My heartfelt congratulations on the safe arrival of your new blessing!
Louise
Le Shanah Tovah and G-d Bless! What wonderful news! I have been a longtime follower of your blog, and was thinking of you when I was visiting my mother two weeks ago. She lives in Arad, down by the Dead Sea. Your blog has always been such an encouragement. So happy to hear you had a healthy and happy delivery. :) Mazel, mazel, mazel TOV!!!!
Congratulations to you, Yitzhak and Shira on the safe arrival of the latest little Miss T. So glad that you're all well and happy.
Praised by to God, Allah, and all the saints! Congratulations to the new parents (again) and big sister on the safe entry into this world. I am so relieved to hear from Anna.
Congrats to you and your hubby. What a wonderful addition to your family. God Bless!
~Sue
http://armylifeadventures.blogspot.com
What a precious gift to start the new year! I have also had an amazing gift to begin this new year, and though it isn't a child, it is still special that the Lord works things like this. Congratulations to you and Mr T.!
Congratulations!!!!
Congrats on the new arrival!!!!
Congratulations Anna! You had me really wondering, after 12 days of no posting! Can't wait to hear more details, and a name! Enjoy your first few days/weeks! What does Shira think?
YAY!!!! I am so happy for you! We were all quite worried, and it's a true relief to see your post. pfffieuw...Enjoy each other!
congratulations!!! What a wonderful time to be born - when everything is like new again :)
Congratulations! I was looking for a post from you today! You're going to have so much fun with two girls! I can hardly wait to hear what name you decide on!
Congratulations! What a wonderful way to start off a New Year.
Anna, such lovely news, we are all thinking of you here. Love and best wishes to you, Mr T, Shira and Baby T.
Congratulations!
Congratulations that is so awesome. I had been away from blogging a while and just started following your blog again, when I saw your news.
Blessings to you and your new daughter.
Sandy
Congratulations! It is going to be wonderful watching your two daughters' relationship blossom in the coming months.
Congratulations on your new baby girl Anna! (Finally, the gender is revealed!) I'm so happy for you.
Glad to hear the labour was shorter this time around and that everyone is healthy. If you have time and if you are willing, I know I would love to hear the "full" story.
Best of luck adapting to the new family dynamics :)
Wonderful news! Congratulations! Love and happiness always to your family!
Congratulations! Wish you all well and blessings.
Congratulations on a safe and happy arrival! We were in "suspense" for a loooong time! I love your blog.
I enjoy reading your blog and want to say Congratulations on your new baby.
Congrats on your new blessing!
dear Anna, congratulations to you all. Enjoy.
Congrats!!!! :)
I couldn't be happier for you. Sweet blessings to your entire family, and I can't wait to hear the name you have chosen.
Congratulations, Anna!!! Good for you for doing the labor/delivery natural- so much better for you and the baby! I'm sure Shira is happy to have a little sister. Hope you are getting some good rest and enjoying your new little one!
Blessings and congratulations on the birth of another precious baby girl! Can't wait to "meet" her and read your birth story. ~Kristy @ Homemaker's Cottage
Blessings and congratulations on the birth of another precious baby girl! Can't wait to "meet" her and read your birth story. ~Kristy @ Homemaker's Cottage
Praise God! Congratulations, Anna! We've all been waiting anxiously to hear the news. Thank you for taking time to share, and get that much needed rest!
Congratulations, Anna and family, and Happy New Year! And kudos to you for having the strength to listen to your body and do what it was telling you to.
I'm sure Shira will be a wonderful big sister!
That is wonderful news! Congratulations!
Congratulations on your newest blessing - what a wonderful way to start the new year! Praise God for answering our prayers for a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and baby for you.
Congratulations!!
Congrats !! Hope you had a good delivery. By the sound of it you did. And don't beat yourself up if something did not go as anticipated.
God bless all four of you
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Woooohooooo!!! Congrats!! That is such wonderful news! A new beautiful baby is always such a blessing....and brings such happiness!! HUGS!!
Enjoy your new sweet girl - and try to rest (if you can!)
:)
Oh, I am so excited for you and your family. Two beautiful little girls. Congratulations! I have three daughters born in September. It is a wonderful month for us. Looking forward to hearing your story and what you decide to name. May God be praised!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations! How wonderful to have a natural birth with what I am sure is plenty of nursing and bonding time. I am a long-time reader and have never commented, but I wanted to say blessings upon your house, your family, and your two beautiful daughters!
-Jen in India
Congratulations!
Thelma
Matzel tov! What a blessing! Rejoicing with you in the safe arrival of your new daughter!
Oh Anna! I'm so happy for you and your family! Congratulations! I must admit I was beginning to get worried, though when I didn't see an update. Hope you all are doing well. God bless you all and cannot wait to see more updates!
We just recently found out we're expecting our second as well. Our little ones will be (according to due date) just two weeks shy of two years apart.
Wonderful!
Congratulations, and Happy New Year to you all!
Shana tov and congratulation for the sweet baby!
Susanne
Congratulations Mrs. Anna!!! What an absolutely beautiful way to begin the new year :) I pray you are recuperating well and that your new little one is nursing without problems. Happy New Year!
Blessings, Jessica
I'm so happy to hear this :) מזל טוב!!!!!! :) :) :) :)
Congratulations Anna, what lovely news! I wish you a happy and peaceful new year,
Claudia
CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you. Snuggle in with your newest little miracle and get as much rest as you can. Looking forward to hearing more.
You're in my prayers.
Terry
Welcome to your new blessing. Enjoy her precious beauty and these fleeting early days.
Oh, I'm so happy Anna! So happy that everything went so well with the delivery, so happy you have another precious little missie, so happy you are doing so well and that you are home and comfy once again. Take all the time you need with the updates... we've all been where you are and completely understand why other things take priority over posting to your blog.;-)
The warmest of wishes and prayers to you and your whole family♥
Oh,
that's just wonderful!
I wish you all the best for the future!
Congratulations! I was hoping that was why it took longer than usual for you to update. Did you go 43 weeks by your own count or the doctor's?
Oh Anna....we are so pleased for you & your husband! Shira too! :o) I was checking every so often, just to make sure I hadn't missed the happy news about baby's arrival.
I so look forward to the story of your new daughter's birth...& any photos you may care to share. I wish you all the very best as you adjust to this new little person.
((hugs))
Brenda
Congratulations to your entire family! With two girls so close together, there will be ups and downs in their relationship over the years, but I'm sure they'll become the best of friends!
Mozel Tov, Anna! What a blessing to you and your family!!!
Also, Shana Tova!
Blesses upon you and your family! :)
Many congratulations and blessings! Enjoy this precious time with your new bundle of joy and her big sister.
Aha! We all thought that might have been what had happened. ew babies take up a lot of time and energy - not that I need to tell you that!
Blessings and congratulations to all of you, and may your little girl grow strong in the Lord.
Congratulations and blessings to you and your family, Anna!
I assumed that was why the blog silence!! Congratulations! Sounds like we were singing Happy Birthday to my husband when you had her! I am glad she is here safely!
Congratulations!
Margaret.
How wonderful! and think of all the things you can use again for your baby girl, God knows what He's doing:)
Congratulations to you and your new little one! We have all been waiting for the news. Rest well. We are looking forward to hearing all details as you can share.
Congratulations!
Hi Anna,
Happy New Year and congratulations on the birth of your second daughter!!!!
I look forward to updates on your new arrival.
-Lisa
Congratulations. So glad the arrival of your new blessing went so well. I'll look forward to hearing the full story when you get the time to share it.
Congratulations dear Anna, and welcome to your new little girl! You've been in my prayers and will continue to be - I'm looking forward to hearing everything you want to share when the time comes!
Blessings and hugs from my little corner of the world!
~Jenny
Congratulations! I am 12 weeks along and I pray that my delivery room time is short like yours too(plan on laboring at home as long as possible)! P.S. I have been a lurker for like 3 weeks now ;-) Found you on LAF
wonderful news, Mrs Anna T.! Soak up all of the newborn sight sounds and smells.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Mazel tov!
Congratulations! What a beautiful blessing. You have been in my thoughts and prayers, and I am so happy to hear this wonderful news!
Congratulations! Two sweet little girls... such a blessing to have a sister!
L'shanah tovah tikatevi v'taihatemi!
congratulations!! can't wait to 'meet' the new little girl!
Whoohooo!! Congratulations!!! :D That's wonderful news!! Your little girl was born the same day as another friend of mine had her first baby! :)
Can't wait to hear more about the birth! I hope you have a lovely time settling in with your newborn.
Congratulations to you and your family Anna. I've enjoyed reading your blog for many years now. You have a true gift with words. Thank you.
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! Best Wishes to you and your family!
What a way to start the new year - A new life to love and care for!You and your family are in my prayers. Can't wait to hear more! God bless!
Linda
Congratulations on your newest blessing. Hope mom and baby continue to do well.
Shalom
Congatulations!
May God bless you and yours as you continue in the journey of life.
Congratulations and so glad to hear everything went OK for you.
Congratulations! May God grant you all a long, happy, and healthy life.
My very best wishes to you and your lovely family!
Yeah!!!!!! Thank you for the update! I can't wait to hear the name and your birth story! Congratulations to you both!
Welcome little sweet pea!
Mazal tov!! Enjoy (and give a shout if you have nursing questions--it's easy to forget what the newborn stage is like).
Mazal tov, shana tova, and g'mar tov! Looking forward to hearing more about how you and the little ones are doing whenever things calm down.
Congratulations Anna! How wonderful! I hope you are recuperating well and may God bless you and your family!
That is great news. Mazel Tov to both you and your husband.
Congratulations!
Many congratulations and a happy new year!
God's richest blessings on your family of four!
Well done for your patience in wating for your sweet new arrival!
Grainne
Yea! Congrats on your little one! I'm sure she's a doll! :)
-Wyoming, USA.
Congratulations Dear Anna!
God bless you and your newborn baby girl, Shira and your husband too!
Enjoy every moment!
Dear Ana,
Congratulations! Your life is now blessed more than before due to the arrival of your beautiful baby girl!
I have been reading your past posts and I must say that they have touched me completely. I stopped having children after my third child was born due to her special needs and I regret the decision to this day. It was fear, plain and simple, that kept me from following My Lord's command to be fruitful and multiply.
As of now, I am enjoying my daughter immensely and truly living a joyful simple life as a mother.
Thank you Anna, for your honesty and for continuing to be the woman Our God wants all of to be.
Shalom!
May Our God, Our Father continue to watch over you and bring you peace and love.
Maria
Dear Anna, congratulations on the birth of your daughter. What joy you must be feeling now that she arrived safe and sound. I hope you've recovered, Anna, and that you're getting some rest. Take care, dear. I send love and hugs.
Congratulations!
Congrats! Was wondering if in Israel like here in USA if the first baby of the new year gets showered with gifts?
Dearest ((Anna)) I actually came by days ago and wrote out a good long note to you (you know how long-winded I can be ;o) and in the end it was *lost*, much to my disappointment (and *frustration*!). So, I'm finally back to try again. Congratulations, on the birth of your precious baby girl, dear, sweet friend. I was so thankful to hear that things went very well, and the labor was shorter this time, but also understood the disappointment with the way that things can be in the hospital. Shira, must be delighted with her new little sister--and sweetness of friendship will only grow and grow as time goes on. So happy for you and your beautiful family. Do rest and go slowly as you settle in with a new little one to love, in addition to everybody else. Much love to you, ((Anna)) Please hug and kiss both of your treasures for me. xo
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