Welcome to the World: Olivia Rose!

by Nicole on October 21, 2012

Hi!

I haven’t blogged well because….

Olivia Rose Culver is FINALLY here!

She made her grand entrance into the world yesterday, October 20th at 4:38 am, weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces, 21.5 inches,  after a 38 hour labor. We couldn’t be anymore in love with her. Yesterday so many of our family and friends came by to meet the little one. We are so thrilled.

I can’t wait to share my birth story with you. It was a long ride and the hardest thing I’ve ever, ever done, but it was so worth it. I could NEVER have done it without the support of my husband and my sister. The three of us worked as a team and worked so hard to bring Olivia into the world. I know not everyone would have their sister into the birth room with them, but I could not have done it without her love and support. She knew exactly what to say to me, what I needed and when I needed. Danny did as well, but there was a special thing about having 2 people to rely on.

I don’t think you could ever understand what moms mean when they say labor and birth are hard, but so worth it until you go through it. I’ve never been so proud of my husband and I, this is by far our best achievement to date.

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Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean October 21, 2012 at 11:20 am

congrats mama!!!! so happy for you guys. she’s beautiful!
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Michele @ Nycrunningmama October 21, 2012 at 11:43 am

She is unbelievably gorgeous!!! I am SO happy for you guys!! And I LOVE that your sis was in the room with you – couldn’t agree more with what you said!! Can’t wait to come visit! xoxo
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Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) October 21, 2012 at 1:45 pm

Oh Nicole, she is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you and Danny! Enjoy your sweet baby girl and all your family time right now! Many hugs to you!
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nicole October 21, 2012 at 1:54 pm

Congrats!!! Many hugs and smiles to you and your family. She is lovely. I recenlty discovered your blog during a search for healthy eating, and love reading it; I love your recipes too!!

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char eats greens October 21, 2012 at 3:23 pm

Congratulations and cannot wait to hear about your birth story. I need ALL the info I can get! I love that your sister was in there with you. Obviously I’m for sure having my hubby, but I’ve already had my mom kinda ask if anyone else was going to be in the room (meaning she wants in haha). I would totally not rule her out – she’s my mom and knows what I want!!

Your little girl is so gorgeous!!
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Donna Murphy October 21, 2012 at 3:27 pm

I’m a great-aunt again! Olivia is precious! Congratulations to you and Danny. Enjoy and be well.
Love, Donna

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Charlotte October 21, 2012 at 3:27 pm

Congratulations Nicole! She is absolutely gorgeous, just like her mommy and daddy. <3 :)
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caitlin October 21, 2012 at 4:01 pm

Congrats! She looks so content, happy, and beautiful!

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Sana October 21, 2012 at 5:41 pm

Congrats! She looks so sweet!

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Simply Life October 21, 2012 at 7:09 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!! She is just beautiful!

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Meg October 22, 2012 at 12:16 am

Congratulations, Nicole & family!!!! She’s absolutely precious! Can’t wait to read your birth recap & hear more about your little one!
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Lauren @ Part Time House Wife October 22, 2012 at 12:45 am

Congrats!!! She’s beautiful and I love her name!
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Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb October 22, 2012 at 12:58 am

Congratulations! Welcome Olivia!!
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Miz&TheTornado October 22, 2012 at 6:05 am

OXOXOXOXOXOX
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XOXOXOXOXO
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DragonLady October 22, 2012 at 9:45 am

Congratulations!!!! And she is beautiful! :)
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Christy October 22, 2012 at 11:02 am

She is sooo gorgeous!!! Congrats and much love!
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Parita @ myinnershakti October 22, 2012 at 3:28 pm

Congrats!!! Olivia is beautiful!!

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Purelytwins October 22, 2012 at 10:09 pm

congrats!! Olivia is precious!

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Jenelle @ Mummy loves to run October 23, 2012 at 11:34 pm

What a BEAUTIFUL little girl! Big congrats. Enjoy your gorgeous bundle!!! :=)
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Lauren @YoungNester October 24, 2012 at 11:23 am

Congratulations! Beautiful name and beautiful little girl! And you look incredible after just having a baby!

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Kim @ Imperfectly Perfect October 24, 2012 at 1:55 pm

She’s beautiful, Nicole! I love her name, as well. :)

Congratulations on your new addition! She’s a lucky little girl to have you as a mom!
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Kim @ Sweet Heart Eats October 24, 2012 at 1:56 pm

She’s beautiful, Nicole! I love her name, as well. :)

Congratulations on your new addition! She’s a lucky little girl to have you as a mom!

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Kim @ Sweet Heart Eats October 24, 2012 at 1:56 pm

Sorry to double post.
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Anna @ On Anna's Plate October 24, 2012 at 9:35 pm

She is so beautiful!!! Congrats!!

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Meredith @ DareYouTo October 24, 2012 at 10:29 pm

Ahhhhmazing! Congratulations, she is beautiful!!!

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