Got my act together and added a photo.
Pia Lola arrived on Friday 13th at 11.05pm.
She arrived after a 3.5 hour labour, weighed 3.8kgs and looks just like her brother.
One of the most intense, primal, amazing things I have ever done - all natural without any drugs or intervention. I can't tell you how proud I am of my body.
Massive congratulations and huge, huge 'well dones'! And welcome to the world Pia Lola!
Posted by: manda | October 18, 2006 at 05:42 PM
congratulation to you all, so so thrilled that all is well :)
welcome to the world Pia Lola...
Posted by: sarah | October 18, 2006 at 06:13 PM
CoNgRAtuLaTiOnS !!!!!!!!
and well done.
: )
Posted by: lyn | October 18, 2006 at 06:27 PM
Squeal, Squeal! Alice and I are so happy for you all!!! Well done, you! Knew you could do it! Kirsty x
Posted by: Kirsty | October 18, 2006 at 06:35 PM
yay!!!!!!!!!3.5 hours! im so happy for you and pia and your family:-)
Posted by: melinda | October 18, 2006 at 06:36 PM
Congratulations! Love, love, love her name.
Posted by: Caterine | October 18, 2006 at 06:44 PM
congratulations, well done you.
Posted by: yvette | October 18, 2006 at 06:48 PM
congratulations! Sending you many good vibes and best wishes. xx
Posted by: Claire | October 18, 2006 at 07:11 PM
Dear Alison, I am so pleased for you all. Well done. Hope we get to see little Pia at SSK soon.
Posted by: M-H | October 18, 2006 at 07:11 PM
Congratulations!!! And well done!
Posted by: Marie | October 18, 2006 at 07:15 PM
Congratulations!!
Posted by: myra | October 18, 2006 at 07:16 PM
Giving birth is one of the coolest things I've ever done. Thanks for reminding me. ...and gongratulations!
Posted by: MagFly | October 18, 2006 at 07:20 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Mary | October 18, 2006 at 07:25 PM
Ahh, i'm all giddy! Well done, giving birth is the most amazing experience i have ever had and i've done it twice..so far, you're making me feel clucky again. It's even better when it's all over in 3.5 hours.
Congratulations to you and your family.xx
Posted by: nichola | October 18, 2006 at 08:01 PM
Congratulations Alison, and welcome Pia! Yay you for having a wonderful birthing experience!
Posted by: Fiona | October 18, 2006 at 08:14 PM
congratulations - I am glad everything went so well.
Posted by: samantha | October 18, 2006 at 08:22 PM
way to go Mama!
so, so proud of you.
Posted by: Jussi | October 18, 2006 at 08:43 PM
Congratulations! And what a pretty name for your little one. :-)
Posted by: Wendy | October 18, 2006 at 09:01 PM
Did I mention that I think that 3.5 hrs is outrageous? I thought 9 hrs, my shorter labour, was incredibly efficient. You have put me to shame. Pia Lola is a great name. Wishing you and the family the very, very best of everything.
Posted by: Jo | October 18, 2006 at 09:03 PM
I'm delighted to hear the good news. You did so well. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jane | October 18, 2006 at 09:09 PM
Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics of Sydney's long awaited and newest arrival.
Posted by: Lara | October 18, 2006 at 09:14 PM
Woo hoo! And on my birthday too! Well done you and hello Pia!
Posted by: Pigwotflies | October 18, 2006 at 09:21 PM
well done! 3.5 hours is amazing, you can't even fly across the country in that time! congratualtions and well done girl!
Posted by: Miss Dot | October 18, 2006 at 09:24 PM
congratulations to you alison, and to the papa and the big brother as well. welcome to the world, pia! we've been waiting on you!!!
Posted by: carolyn | October 18, 2006 at 09:32 PM
OH HURRAH!!! I am so thrilled for you, Brava!! Welcome little one...
Posted by: Nan | October 18, 2006 at 09:32 PM