Clara's Baby is Here!

[DoulaClara]

Hi again, this is Donna, Clara's Mom.

Clara's baby girl was born last night, shortly after midnight, via C-section.
She labored long and minimal progress was made. I'll let her explain the details later.

Gianna Maria is 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long. Clara and husband are thrilled and tired.

Clara will be home maybe around Friday, so you will have to wait a little to hear from her. Thanks for all you support and good wishes!

[AutumnLeaves5]

Clara,

Congrats on the birth of precious Gianna! What a great name!

Maura

[pilllowhead]

Congratulations mama! Well done and welcome to baby Gianna!

[luckydog]

Congratulations on your new baby girl, mama! I love her name!!

It sounds like the labor and birth were quite an arduous, challenging experience - many of us have been down that road and we're sending you vibes for a speedy recovery. I'm looking forward to seeing you home soon and pix and birth story details!

Thank you for updating us, Donna!!

[Dreamer]

Congrats on your new baby GIRL, Clara!! I can't wait to see pics of little miss Giana! I love her name too!!!

(((BIG HUGS))) to you too, I know the C/S experience is not what you had envisioned for your birth, but I also know that your main priority was a happy healthy mom & baby. I'm praying for a quick and easy recovery for you--and looots of time to enjoy your brand new baby girl!!!

Alayna

[aileen]

welcome sweet little one!
i'm so happy for your new precious family that she's here.

i hope you heal well and quickly - but i know you will. you are a strong and powerful mama with an amazing body and an incredible faith.
and if treading that fine line of feeling blessed and thankful and grieving the certain birth you have planned for for years gets hard to navigate, you know we are all here for you as you have been for us. (i hope this isn't too quick an assumption to make - but i figure if i'm thrilled and also crying, maybe you must be in that place a little bit...i dunno.)
you're an incredible mama, clara.
baby gianna, you chose a gorgeous mama guide for your life. i wish you every blessing.

[2sweetboysmom]

Clara,
Congratulations on the birth of your sweet little girl. I'm praying you have a swift recovery and a wonderful babymoon.
Joy

[bdavis337]

Clara, I just KNEW you'd have a girl! I was thinking about you last night just about 11pm, right before I fell asleep, and I just KNEW you were having a girl. I'm so happy to hear that baby Gianna is here, and that baby and mama are healthy and resting.

[Lissybug]

Clara!!! Congratulations I too just KNEW you'd have a girl. Rest up and take care. I'm happy Gianna is here.

[c_something]

Congratulations mama!

[tatermom]

Congratulations, Clara! A girl-- how exciting! It sounds like you had a difficult labor-- rest up and take care of yourself and enjoy that baby! :

[ChelseaG]

Yay Clara! Good job mama - sounds like you had a stubborn baby too! I am glad you both are healthy and I am looking forward to introducing Sam and Gianna at a coffee night in the future!

[Jen H.]

Congrats on your new daughter, Clara! Eager to hear more details and see some pics! Best wishes for a quick recovery and smooth babymoon.

[Racecar]

Congrats to Clara! Welcome to the world, sweet baby Gianna!

[Panthira]

Congrats on your new baby girl, Clara! Gianna is a beautiful name.

[columbusmomma]

Congratulations Clara!!! What a beautiful name for your baby girl! Many good wishes and love to you and your family!: : :

[~Demeter~]

Congratulations Clara... I, too, had a feeling you'd have a little girl. I can't wait for your update! Sending you lots of love and quick healing vibes.

[jee'smom]

congrats clara!!! i can't wait to hear your story and see your pics! (and thanks, mom, for updating us... it means alot to us!)

[soybeansmama]

Welcome baby Gianna!!!

happy babymoon to your family!

[2much2luv]

Congratulations! Speedy recovery