Christy will be sharing the full story soon. She is resting after some complications and blood loss. We are doing well taking turns with Olive, and trying to rest. Here is our first available digital picture of Olive. More will come soon. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. We are so excited to share Olive with the world.
Nick.
Nick.
so very happy and so very excited for all of you! Welcome to the world Miss Olive! You are so lucky and blessed to have the best big brother ever!
Dear Christy, rest up. I can't wait to hear your story when you are able. For now enjoy your family of four. Olive is beautiful!
Posted by: Laura Scarborough | 12/20/2009 at 10:29 PM
She is adorable. Can't wait to meet her.
Posted by: Dayna | 12/20/2009 at 10:32 PM
Oh, she is gorgeous! Joy winging your way from VA!
Posted by: Courtney | 12/20/2009 at 11:24 PM
I'm so happy for your family to grow, you've waited so patiently and tried so diligently for this day. Good For You!
Posted by: Glenna | 12/21/2009 at 12:04 AM
Delighting in the beauty that is your new daughter. Sending prayers for Christy's quick and full recovery.
Posted by: Niksmom | 12/21/2009 at 01:34 AM
Adorable and fantastic! Thanks for the picture and Godspeed on your recovery, Christy.
Posted by: Shelley | 12/21/2009 at 02:55 AM
She is beautiful! Congrats! Christy, I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Sharon | 12/21/2009 at 03:31 AM
She's perfect! I can't wait to see pictures of Olive and Elias together. He's going to be such a great big brother. Tell Christy to get some rest and enjoy basking in the glory of motherhood for the second time. Sending prayers up to Alaska for a quick recovery.
Posted by: Kellie | 12/21/2009 at 04:14 AM
Olive is amazing :) Wishing Christy a fast recovery - I'm so happy you have all of those grandparents around to help out!
Posted by: heather | 12/21/2009 at 04:36 AM
She is just fabulous. Thank you for keeping "following Elias" followers in the loop because I did keep checking for a picture....you read our minds. Love and healing thoughts are coming your way.
Posted by: fleming | 12/21/2009 at 04:47 AM
She is perfect! Congrats to all of you, enjoy the bliss :)
Posted by: Sara | 12/21/2009 at 04:49 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Blanche | 12/21/2009 at 04:54 AM
Beautiful girl! Christy, rest and recover. You've done good! :-)
Posted by: Ginny | 12/21/2009 at 04:56 AM
Oh, she is so beautiful!! Christy, I'm wishing you a quick recovery. I'm thinking of you and your beautiful family of 4. Take care and enjoy!
Posted by: Beth | 12/21/2009 at 05:05 AM
She is beautiful!! I'm so happy for you and Nick. I was worried though- as you could probably tell from my many messages. Glad to hear you are all resting now. Thinking of you often!!
much love
Posted by: alison | 12/21/2009 at 05:18 AM
I am so very happy for you and your family, Christy! I've been following your story for awhile now and could not think of a better ending to your story (or a beginning!). My prayers go out to everyone, especially big brother Elias! Happiness to you from Michigan.
Posted by: Jess | 12/21/2009 at 05:29 AM
This news makes this the best day!!! Godspeed.
Posted by: Jill | 12/21/2009 at 05:46 AM
Sending healing thoughts for Christy. Gosh you two make some really beautiful children! Happy solstice I'm sure you will be welcoming back the light.
Posted by: Deidre | 12/21/2009 at 06:37 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is beautiful! Can't wait to hear the whole story.
Posted by: massageon | 12/21/2009 at 06:51 AM
What a beauty! Hoping for a speedy recovery for Christy!
Posted by: bec | 12/21/2009 at 07:32 AM
Christy, I sure hope you are doing ok and starting to feel better! Olive is perfect, good job mamma! And congrats to Nick and Elias and the whole grandparent clan!!
Posted by: Amanda Warner | 12/21/2009 at 08:16 AM
Mazel tov! What a sweet little girl! Christy, hope you are feeling better and that all of your family enjoys Christmas with your newest addition.
Posted by: jeanette1ca | 12/21/2009 at 08:52 AM
Praying for Christy and her continued recovery. So glad Olive is here!
Posted by: Marlen | 12/21/2009 at 08:53 AM
Bee-OOOUUUtiful little girl!
Posted by: Hairy Farmer Family | 12/21/2009 at 08:55 AM
Congratulations and prayers for a speedy total recovery! How is Olive?
Posted by: Mary Elizabeth | 12/21/2009 at 12:26 PM
Feeling joy but also a little worry too. Wish I could be closer to the details of Olive's birth story. Thinking of your whole family and hope both Christy and Olive are feeling strong and good.
Posted by: Stacy Harrell | 12/21/2009 at 01:00 PM
What a beautiful baby!! Congratulations to all of you! A true bundle of Joy.
Posted by: Erin | 12/21/2009 at 01:12 PM
Olive is a beautiful baby! Thanks for the picture. Hoping for a speedy recovery for Christy from PA!
Posted by: Char | 12/21/2009 at 02:25 PM
Dear Miss Olive, Love seeing your debut picture here! You are adorable! Have fun tomorrow...everyone is awaiting.... OXOX from Boxford, MA
Posted by: Wendy | 12/21/2009 at 02:53 PM
Christy--rest up and recover! And I hope all of you are enjoying getting to know each other.
And at this season, I also keep thinking, "she's going to love reading the Olive the Other Reindeer books! when she's a bit bigger, of course.
Posted by: Susan | 12/21/2009 at 04:24 PM
What a beauty! Hope you recover quickly Christy-looking forward to hearing your birth story and seeing more pics.
Congratulations to you all!
Posted by: Jennifer LD | 12/21/2009 at 05:24 PM
Oh, what a beautiful baby! Elias is a lucky big brother, and she is equally lucky to have him and both of you. Christy -- I hope you are healing and resting and will soon be up and feeling like yourself again Great job, Nick and Christy!
Posted by: JenniferB | 12/21/2009 at 07:18 PM
I have been checking daily for pictures of the new beautiful little lady and she looks like a princess! I am sorry Christy is not feeling well and wish her a speedy recovery. Also, am eagerly anticipating Elias and Olive together! You are the most incredible family and your support system is to be admired! Merry Christmas and I will keep checking the blog to see when you are ready for visitors. Love to all!
Posted by: Carolyn | 12/21/2009 at 09:45 PM
Congrats on the birth of your beautiful daughter!
Posted by: Janna | 12/22/2009 at 03:55 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a beauty!
Posted by: Kris H. | 12/22/2009 at 06:33 AM
Congratulations Christy and Nick! She is beautiful!!!! I hope that you heal well and quickly Christy. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Posted by: Sarah | 12/22/2009 at 08:01 AM
Welcome, baby Olive. Thinking of you, Christy, as you recuperate. Merry Christmas to you and your entire family, I look forward to hearing the full story when you are able to tell it.
Posted by: DeannaBanana | 12/22/2009 at 08:41 AM
Hooray! What a love! I am really appreciating the juxtaposition of Baby Olive with very pregnant Christy-belly at the top of the "recent photos" capture on the right side of the screen. Very before & after. Looking forward to meeting this beauty soon! Maybe in the summer? Love to all-
Posted by: Ginna | 12/22/2009 at 09:05 AM
Congratulations, Christy, Nick and Elias. Olive is so beautiful!
Posted by: Frema | 12/22/2009 at 09:12 AM
Congratulations! She is divine!!! All the best to Christy for a speedy recovery.
Dianne
xo
Posted by: Dianne | 12/22/2009 at 12:28 PM
She is beautiful!!!! Hope Christy get well soon!
Posted by: Jessica | 12/24/2009 at 06:00 PM
WOW she's just precious!! I am so happy for you all (and Elias is quite the big brother!)! Here's sending thoughts of health and joy your way!! :)
Posted by: Joleen Decker | 12/26/2009 at 12:31 PM