A baby boy, born at home in the water this afternoon! We forgot to look at the clock when he was born, so we are guessing 2:33 pm. He'll be named Dio, after Eric's grandfather. Still working on a middle name. More later, but here are a few pictures:
Congratulations!! He is just beautiful. I just got done reading your last post not an hour ago, clicked back over to see this update and went MAN that was quick! But then I guess not, looking at the times. LOL
Wow, congratulations! I have been following your blog for awhile now, and I definitely wasn't quite expecting this post so soon, you sounded so calm in your last one that I guess I didn't fully realise that you were actually in labour!
Rixa, he is absolutely gorgeous. I heard u were laboring this morning and I was praying everything was going well. I'm so glad that u r both doing well. A boy. So exciting!
Happy Birthday Dio! Congratulations Freeze family! I so happy for you all! I'm tearing up just looking at those beautiful pics.. He is so beautiful! -Sarah
YAYAYAYAYAY!!! Congrats!!! I can't belive that at 8am-ish I read your post about how you thought you "might" be going into labor soon and then 6 hours later you gave birth to a beautiful boy!!! I am so happy for you (even though I don't even really know you, but the "bond" is still there right?! :)) You are awesome :) I can't wait to read about your birth story (If you decide to post it that is). (P.S. I am 38 pages into your dissertation and so far I am enjoying it very much!!)
Congrats! I have been watching to see when you're little one would come, as I am expecting mine any day now. I will be 39 Weeks on Wednesday and would Love for this baby to come NOW! Congrats to you and your little boy!!
Oh, he's so sweet! Congratulations! I knew I'd come back to this post today after reading your other one this morning. :o) Can't wait to read more details! And you look great, by the way! :o)
Congrats Rixa! And what beautiful boy! (And I was wrong on pretty much all counts - which is pretty par for the course for me, I'm never right on the gender or the day!)
Awesome! I've been checking as when I read your post yesterday (I'm in Israel, so there's a time difference) if I'd had a client saying the things you were I'd be eating something and double checking my bag. I'm so happy for you! Love the photos....The picture with Zari is precious. rest, absorb, exult...x
Congratulations!! I haven't been online all day, so what a fantastic surprise to find this news. Dio is simply gorgeous - is he that blond really?! Can't wait to hear all about it...and by the way, you look amazing too :D
So happy to welcome little Dio! WOW! You look great and all looks healthy! So happy for you, E and Z! All love to your family! (can't wait to hear more!)
Congratulations! He's so handsome and you look amazing/content in the pic of you and Dio! I love it! And the pic of Zari and her baby bro is absolutely precious! Can't wait to read the birth story.
Congrats Rixa! What a beautiful gift from Heavenly Father! Zari looks simply enchanted by him. He looks so very perfect! Good job Mama! I can't wait to read his birth story...although we already read about your pre-labor and early labor! LOL!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! i don't know which photo I love most...the one of you standing holding Dio and looking so PROUD, which you should be!! Birth Works, oh yeah!
Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I can't wait to hear more. He's beautiful. Congrats! ^__^
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! He is just beautiful. I just got done reading your last post not an hour ago, clicked back over to see this update and went MAN that was quick! But then I guess not, looking at the times. LOL
ReplyDeleteAt any rate, hooray!
Woo-hooo! He is gorgeous. So freaking healthy-looking. Almost making me baby-hungry.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!!
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYay! I am so happy for you. I can't wait to hear how it all went!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful.
Wow, congratulations! I have been following your blog for awhile now, and I definitely wasn't quite expecting this post so soon, you sounded so calm in your last one that I guess I didn't fully realise that you were actually in labour!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful, enjoy :)
Yeah!! Congrats cuz! He is so cute. Zari looks so excited to have a baby brother. Can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, he's gorgeous - he looks so perfect for a newborn!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world Dio!
Happy baby moon.
Xx L
Congratulations Rixa!! He's a gorgeous boy and I'm so happy that it went pretty quick for you! Can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! So beautiful! Of course I can't wait for the story :).
ReplyDeleteKat
OH how wonderful, Rixa! Enjoy your babymoon!!!
ReplyDelete<3,
~Shaye
wow congratulations!! he's beautiful!
ReplyDeletetake care!!
congratulations!
ReplyDeletecongratulations and happy BIRTH day! enjoy your baby moon!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Can't wait to hear the birth story.
ReplyDeleteRixa, he is absolutely gorgeous. I heard u were laboring this morning and I was praying everything was going well. I'm so glad that u r both doing well. A boy. So exciting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the whole family. Welcome Dio and Many Happy Returns of your Day to you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! You both look beautiful and content!
ReplyDeleteWhat an ANGEL, Rixa! He looks so perfect. I'm so happy for you :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Dio! Congratulations Freeze family! I so happy for you all! I'm tearing up just looking at those beautiful pics.. He is so beautiful!
ReplyDelete-Sarah
Congratulations! You and baby (and big sis) all look like you are doing well!!
ReplyDeleteoh how beautiful!!! congratulations!
ReplyDeletei too can't wait to hear how your birthing time went. =)
YAYAYAYAYAY!!! Congrats!!! I can't belive that at 8am-ish I read your post about how you thought you "might" be going into labor soon and then 6 hours later you gave birth to a beautiful boy!!! I am so happy for you (even though I don't even really know you, but the "bond" is still there right?! :)) You are awesome :) I can't wait to read about your birth story (If you decide to post it that is). (P.S. I am 38 pages into your dissertation and so far I am enjoying it very much!!)
ReplyDelete~Melissa
www.nursingbirth.com
Congrats Rixa!!!!!! Welcome Dio!!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful beyond words! so many blessings to you and yours.
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Congratulations! and welcome to the world Dio! Have a wonderful babymoon :)
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful!! Welcome to the world, little Dio and congrats Rixa!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!!
ReplyDeletecongrats mama!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats. He's beautiful
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I can't wait to hear the birth story!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOOOOOO!!!!! great job mama! Another beautiful blondie!Can't wait to hear all about his birth!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! He is adorable!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I look forward to the birth story!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I have been watching to see when you're little one would come, as I am expecting mine any day now. I will be 39 Weeks on Wednesday and would Love for this baby to come NOW! Congrats to you and your little boy!!
ReplyDeleteOh beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Looking forward to the birth story.
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ReplyDeleteSo wonderful! Enjoy this magical time!!!
ReplyDeletewonderful news. you all look so happy and content! enjoy the 'moon and welcome Dio
ReplyDeleteWelcome Dio!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Rixa and Family!
ReplyDeleteHOoray! It WAS the real deal! I"m so happy for you :) He's adorable and so are you. Too freakin' cute for having just given birth....
ReplyDeleteOh, he's so sweet! Congratulations! I knew I'd come back to this post today after reading your other one this morning. :o) Can't wait to read more details! And you look great, by the way! :o)
ReplyDeleteAnd he's already got his hand down your shirt, too. Smart boy. ;o)
ReplyDeleteAwww, I was so close to winning the draw! ;) Welcome little Dio. I am so happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Congratulations so much Rixa, Eric, and Zari!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled for all of you.
Dio is absolutely beautiful, as is his name :).
You look wonderful. I can't wait to read the details!
Yeah, congrats!!! He is adorable:) Can't wait to read your birth story, but take your time posting and enjoy that baby!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Rixa to you and your family. Lovely photos - just lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Rixa! And what beautiful boy! (And I was wrong on pretty much all counts - which is pretty par for the course for me, I'm never right on the gender or the day!)
ReplyDeletecongrats!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world, baby Dio! You are loved! I can't wait to hear the details.
ReplyDeleteNow go get some rest!
Xoxo,
MM
PS-Another conference baby! YAY! I have a chapter member who had one two years ago. :)
Congratulations. I'm in shock. I just read my google reader wondering how you were doing.
ReplyDeleteI'm 30 weeks pregnant now, so I've been following along about 10 weeks behind you, and now it's hard to imagine that it is my turn.
Enjoy your tiny little baby.
Congratulations!!!! I just love that he has his hand tucked in your shirt -- reminds me of my babies.
ReplyDeleteAmy
Congratulations, he's beautiful! Today is my son's 4th birthday also!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your last post, I was thinking Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteYay congrats, he looks so serene. Enjoy your babymoon.
Congratulations! The pictures are lovely! I hope everything went well for you both. :-D
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I've been checking as when I read your post yesterday (I'm in Israel, so there's a time difference) if I'd had a client saying the things you were I'd be eating something and double checking my bag. I'm so happy for you! Love the photos....The picture with Zari is precious. rest, absorb, exult...x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I haven't been online all day, so what a fantastic surprise to find this news. Dio is simply gorgeous - is he that blond really?! Can't wait to hear all about it...and by the way, you look amazing too :D
ReplyDeleteWow--he looks so much different than Zari did! He doesn't have dark hair like she did!
ReplyDeletecongratulations and happy *birth* day to you all!
ReplyDeleterixa! yayayayayayayay! cant wait to see more pics....oh he's sooo beautiful! and lookj at that sweet big sister!
ReplyDelete...pamela
So happy to welcome little Dio! WOW! You look great and all looks healthy! So happy for you, E and Z! All love to your family! (can't wait to hear more!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's so handsome and you look amazing/content in the pic of you and Dio! I love it! And the pic of Zari and her baby bro is absolutely precious! Can't wait to read the birth story.
ReplyDeleteAh.... sweet baby boy! So beautiful, so precious! Sending love Mama. Enjoy your little girl and now, little boy! How beautiful you are!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Rixa! What a beautiful gift from Heavenly Father! Zari looks simply enchanted by him. He looks so very perfect!
ReplyDeleteGood job Mama! I can't wait to read his birth story...although we already read about your pre-labor and early labor! LOL!
OMG !!!!!
ReplyDeleteWoohoooo!
Congratulations, Rixa. He is gorgeous!
Sounds like it was a UC after all?
Can't wait for your afterthoughts :)
Congrats! I was wondering if you were busy having a baby after your last post :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I gasped when I saw this post. lol :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely, oh well done!
ReplyDeleteoh! I'm jealous!!! but in the very best way :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!eaffunti
Oh he is beautiful! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteNow you've gone and made me clucky again (and my littlest one is only 3 months!)
Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I can see the oxytocin in your face on the second last photo. I'm delighted for you all!
Welcome to Dio
Congratulations, he's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Your gorgeous photo say it all!
ReplyDeletePrecious! Congratulations to you and the family. Can't wait to read the story.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and your family! He looks a lot like you all.
ReplyDeleteHuzzah! Congratulations! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!! He's beautiful! Enjoy your baby moon and the postpartum euphoria!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Yay! he is beautiful and looks so big! of course we're all waiting for a detailed birth story! enjoy your baby...it's such a special time.
ReplyDeleteWow! I don't know why I wasn't expecting that after your last post, but I wasn't. Congrats Rixa, Eric, and Zari! Welcome sweet boy! :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I cannot wait to hear your birth story!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDelete-Kahty
Hurray!! welcome Dio! Congratulations Rixa, Eric and Zari!!
ReplyDeleteOh, congratulations!!!! Thanks for telling us so quickly. You're "am I or aren't I??" post would have quite the cliffhanger. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou all look beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences of this pregnancy AND labor with us.
Congratulations, Rixa! He's beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see this post today :)
Yeah! Congratulations, Rixa! I'm thrilled for you. He's beautiful and so are you. Yeah!
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling when I logged on this morning that you'd had your baby. I'm so happy you have!
Congrats, Rixa! Dio looks great!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Can't wait to hear the birth story!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family and welcome to your little man!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful! Congratulations. It looks like everything went well. Can't wait to hear the details.
ReplyDeleteSuper Congrats to you!!! He is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to read your birth story. Hope you are all well!
ReplyDeleteVicki
Oh, he is so gorgeous! Congrats, Rixa, and welcome Dio!!
ReplyDeleteRixa!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful baby boy!
All our love,
Joy+the family
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Your little boy and I share a birthday - take it from me, April 26th is a lovely day :)
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful and precious!
Congratulations, Rixa! He is just beautiful. I'm so happy for you and your family. Sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteA big congratulations, Rixa!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteMolly
Congratulations Rixa. You have been blessed once again..... =)
ReplyDelete(sigh of relief that all went smoothly!)
xox-Erin
Oh! Yay! I checked in yesterday and read your "might be in labor" post. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! What a beautiful name, what a beautiful boy, what a beautiful family!
Blessings,
Stacy
Nice photos Rixa. I love the one of baby nursing with Zari looking on.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You did it!!!!
Praise God!
Susana
Beautiful name, beautiful baby. Well done, supermomma! You did awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Rixa! The photos are great, and he is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAaaaaaaw congrats! He is absolutely gorgeous. Looks like a little angel. God Bless your family!
ReplyDeleteWow! I've been MIA from cyberspace with a family all ill, and look what I miss!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rixa, Eric and Zari!
Welcome earth side little Dio!
Ahhh! I wish I had checked your blog sooner! Congratulations and welcome to the land of airbreathing Dio! He looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He looks so sweet!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!! i don't know which photo I love most...the one of you standing holding Dio and looking so PROUD, which you should be!! Birth Works, oh yeah!
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