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.
welcome pia!!!!
and much congratulations to you & your sweet family.
Posted by: mav | October 19, 2006 at 05:40 AM
What wonderful news! Congratulations!
Posted by: Nonnahs | October 19, 2006 at 05:55 AM
So wonderful. I'm proud of you too!
Posted by: kristen | October 19, 2006 at 06:02 AM
CONGRATS to you and your family!
Posted by: Mariko | October 19, 2006 at 06:05 AM
Congratulations to you and your family, best wishes to litlle petit :)
Posted by: Carla | October 19, 2006 at 06:17 AM
Congratulations Alison!
Posted by: Miriam | October 19, 2006 at 06:21 AM
Congratulations!!! Good job and welcome Pia!
Posted by: Mary Beth | October 19, 2006 at 06:23 AM
Such good luck. So much for supersititious Friday the 13th. Pia breaks that rule! I am so glad she is here, healthy and you are both doing well.
Posted by: Kelli | October 19, 2006 at 06:35 AM
Hige Congratulations!!!!! So happy things went so well for you!! Well Done!
Posted by: shelly | October 19, 2006 at 06:39 AM
Congratulations Alison and welcome Pia-chan!! Amazing, 3.5hrs? Way to go!
Posted by: Laura | October 19, 2006 at 06:44 AM
Happy Birthday to ALL of you!
xoxoxo
Posted by: greta | October 19, 2006 at 06:50 AM
welcome baby Pia....congrats mommy and fam!
Posted by: joy | October 19, 2006 at 07:19 AM
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, baby Pia :)
Posted by: Rosa | October 19, 2006 at 07:22 AM
I'm proud of you and your body too and I don't even "know" you. We woman, we're amazing beings.
Welcome, little Pia. You're arrival was keenly awaited by both people you know (or soon will) and people you don't. All of us are glad you're finally here.
Many, many blessings to you and your newly expanded family, Alison. Be well.
Posted by: Sarah | October 19, 2006 at 07:33 AM
I'm over the moon and so pleased for you. Will call you tonight.
All my love to you all.
Posted by: di | October 19, 2006 at 07:44 AM
Woo hoo! Well done and welcome Pia!!
Posted by: Jill | October 19, 2006 at 07:56 AM
Noice work Alison, Im very very happy for you and your birthing experience, 3.5hrs is fantastic!! Although - nearly a week later and you posted?? been busy making rompers out of thrifted pillowcases??
(I am joking)
And ofcourse how could I not mention the beautiful names you have chosen!!
Posted by: shannon | October 19, 2006 at 08:07 AM
Great Job Alison, Congratulations to you and your family :)
Posted by: Belinda | October 19, 2006 at 08:21 AM
wow
Posted by: martha | October 19, 2006 at 08:36 AM
Welcome to the world Pia Lola! And, congratulations on what I imagine was a spectacular birth for you. Isn't birth awesome! Cheers.
Posted by: Michelle | October 19, 2006 at 08:47 AM
FANTABULOUS!!! What a wonderful welcome to your daughter! Congratulations and best wishes to your whole family
Posted by: Kate | October 19, 2006 at 09:36 AM
omg - MINI max!!
Posted by: Nicole | October 19, 2006 at 10:08 AM
She is beautiful. Well done all of you.
Sending you blessings and wishing you some sleep.
Posted by: suse | October 19, 2006 at 10:41 AM
She is beautiful. Well done all of you.
Sending you blessings and wishing you some sleep.
Posted by: suse | October 19, 2006 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations!!! We are so happy for your family! :)
Posted by: tulip | October 19, 2006 at 10:58 AM