Mayara Tulaya is here! After a long, six weeks of her poor tired momma going through almost daily contractions and trying to be on bed rest, the parents had to give up on thier plans to deliver at home.
They checked into the hosptial this morning, and let me spend the day with them. It was such a magical day. Soft music playing, sweet Christee, the momma, being so tough and brave throughout the labor. She managed to nap through a lot of the day.
While she was busy creating the little cuddle bundle, my son and I kept busy, each of us had packed a supply bag were creating too.
He was wrapping crystals in silver wire (talented guy, huh?)
I was making roses from a felted angora sweater. Both were ideal projects to pass the time while we waited for Mayara to come.
It looked like it was going to be a long haul, so in the afternoon, I took a break to pick up the big kids at school, and bring a pizza to the hospital for dinner. When I got back and walked into the hall, I saw the doctor running by, so took off after her.
Both of us arrived after the baby came. So did the nurses! My son and his beloved delivered the baby by themselves, just like they had planned on doing for the home birth they didn't get to have.
We are all thrilled for them. It couldn't have worked out better. I'd say it all happened fast, but it was six weeks of worry and pain leading up to these last few minutes of birthing time, so I won't insult the mom by calling it a quick delivery.
I really don't understand how she did it, but the new mother managed to look completely beautiful and serene through it all. I, on the other hand, look awful. But I posted this photo anyway, because you can see just how happy I am, make up or not.
Thank you all for your concerns and caring during the pregnancy. To let you know just how much all your inquiries and comments and personal emails meant to me, I'll give away a few of these angora roses to celebrate the baby's birth.
Please leave a comment on this post if you'd like to win one. And thanks again so much for caring and being excited for this new baby in our lives!
yeah congrats!!!!
im so glad she is finally here.
oxoxo,
jessi
WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Congratulations to all, Carla! My new grandaughter came three weeks ago. Such an exciting time for us. I am thrilled, as I know you are. I know Sugarwings is happy, too!
Blessings to you and yours!
Marilyn
congrats on your sweet new baby!!! 😀 deb
Congrats! So beautiful! Babies are such a blessing!
Yeay!!!! Karla I know you must be glad the baby is finally here. She is beautiful! Thanks for the post and letting all of us know- we care about you.
Be well and take care,
Kim :0)
Congrats Karla!!! Welcome sweet little Tu Tu! XOXO,Jenn
You look beautiful {simply joy-filled} holding that sweet bundle. So happy for you all. Congratulations!
Karla,
She’s PRECIOUS! I’m so happy to hear how it all turned out and that baby & mama are A-OK. – Amy Bauer
Congrats!! She is beautiful:)))
Kay
Karla ~ Congratulations on your newest granddaughter!! Thanks for keeping us in the circle. Today is also my oldest son’s birthday. A “VERY SPECIAL DAY” indeed!!!
Congratulations to you and your family!! I’m so happy for you!
Congratulations Karla! She’s adorable chewing on her sweet little baby fist…aren’t baby hands just the best? 🙂 Love the joyful Grammie and Grandpa photo…just precious.
Congratulations! My friend Christie had her baby today too. She had been on bed rest too. She had a little 8.5 oz bundle of a boy. Wish your family the best. Welcome little fairy baby!
Congratulations to you and your family!! I just love new babies:)
Welcome Mayara! Welcome, welcome, welcome…may life treat you w/ all the kindness, love & respect you deserve.
Oh Karla….I’m so happy for you! How wonderful that they were still able to deliver her themselves….how absolutely wonderful!
I’ve been out of town on a mini-retreat myself & haven’t had time to visit blogs & haven’t seen your SB posts. They kinda pale in comparison to Mayara’s arrival but I still had to comment on that amazing hat & the banner swap…what a great idea for a swap. Your’s are beautiful of course…can’t wait to see what you got in return.
Congratulations…your new granddaughter is just as beautiful as LeeLee.
How very exciting! I watched fb off and on all day to see! I love the picture of sugarwings with her!!! So sweet, so happy for all of you! Let the fun begin!
Babies babies babies…you are so lucky to have your new baby girl. Her tiny little fingers and toes, chubby little legs and cheeks, sweet rosebud mouth, and precious little sounds she makes. Oh don’t we all love to kiss and munch on our sweet babies. Congrats Karla…you have Sugarwings two to dote on. xoso Sandy
This is the news we were all waiting for!!! Congrats! She’s a perfect little pixie!
Congratulations on your new baby granddaughter. I am so happy to hear she is safe and healthy. Things have a way of working themselves out. So happy for them that they were able to carry out the birth of their child. I am sure Sugarwings is beaming. Another doll to dress. LOL
Hugs,
Connie
So so so excited and happy for you!!! What are the particulars??? Weight, length…
Congrats to you dear Grandmom
September
Oh, isn’t she beautiful?
Congratulations!!
🙂
~Becca~
Congratulations ! A beautiful baby girl . Donna
Oh, yeah! And, they got their wish to deliver the baby themselves. God knew the desire of their hearts and worked it out. She looks big. What are the vital statistics?
I love the photo of Sugarwings. She looks as curious about the baby as she did the puppies. Leave it to you to destress by being creative.
Double, Yeah! The baby doesn’t look like Bozo.
~elaine~
Go ahead – you have my approval – spoil her like she deserves to be spoiled. Congratulations to all!
oh karla,
so happy for you and your family!! what a wonderful beginning!! now you can breathe again!!!
ox, meleen
Congratulations!! She is just beautiful Karla!! 🙂 I am so happy for all of you. I feel so bad for the poor mommy with all she went through! But what a beautiful reward in the end 🙂
Hugs,
Amy
Congrats, beautiful grandma, this is the best news ever!
Congrats! So happy they got to deliver (almost) like they wanted to!
Happy birth day, sweet Mayara!! and happy day to all of you who love her!
Welcome to the world, little Mayara! Such a blessing…congratulations to you all!
oh what a wonderful moment! She looks like a little doll already! Congratulations to all of you and I am sure that Sugarwings will be the most devoted big sister out! Rachaelxo
That is the best news! What a doll and to think she waited til you got back from Silver Bella~ I bet that means she will be really, really creative just like her sweet Grandma:)))
Lots of hugs to everyone~ Carol
ps~ You look beautiful:))
Oh, how precious. I thought about you all day and wondered how the mom was doing. That pic of Sugarwings is just adorable holding her baby sister. Congratulations to the new parents, and I had to smile that they delivered without the doctor…good for them!!!
CONGRATULATIONS KARLA AND FAMILY! What a sweet picture of you with your new little Granddaughter…you look absolutely radiant. Enjoy! Maura 🙂
congratulations, Happy Baby…glad everyone is doing well!
C
Congratulations she is beautiful and her name is also. I’m so happy everything tuned out well. My husband and I planned a home birth with my eldest 23 years ago. We also ended up with a hospital birth.I ended up having a c-section. My disappointment evaporated when I looked at her little face.Bringing new life into the world is wonderful at home or at the hospital. Enjoy her they don’t stay tiny long.
YOu all look wonderful! So glad that beautiful baby is here safely and her momma is doing well!
Congratulations, she’s beautiful:)I love Sugarwings adoring her little sister, and I personally can’t wait to hear what perfect little fairy name Myara gets as her story unforlds. congrats on the personal delivery…very cool how it all worked together….Enjoy the journey!
Congratulations to all of you Karla.
Looking forward to lots of beautiful baby photos.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Congratulations Karla..such a precious darling lil one…so glad all is well…When my daughter was induced I only managed to read and listen to music,,you rock making flowers !!!!!!!
Congatulations ~ So happy all went well and she is here with the rest of her new wonderful world…..blessings to you all! Eileen
Congratulations to all of you, she is beautiful. Isn’t it wonderful when plans end up working out like you wanted them to.
Sooo thrilled for you!! congrats on the newest blessing!!
Congratulations on the new fairy baby! She is beautiful!!!
Oh, I love those roses! What a great idea! I’ll be looking for some angora sweaters at the thrift store (or in my closet!).
Congratulations, Karla! I am so happy for you all!!!
Hi Karla,
Big congratulation to you and your family!! You look beautiful with her… makeup can’t compare to the look of pure joy 🙂
Bella
A big Congratulations to you Karla, Sugar wings and the brave Mom and Dad, how wonderful, she is beautiful and I’m glad it all worked out for all of you. Happy Thanksgiving, you all have lots to be thankful for! Hugs, Marilou
PS Sorry I didn’t mean to leave out that lucky Grandpa too!
HUGE Congrats To your son and Christee, and you and ALL the family, she is a beauty! What a blessing that she was able to hold out and finish developing those lungs etc. Sorry to hear Christee got the flu on top of all else. 🙁
How do you pronounce the new sweetie’s name, very unique! I love those flowers, perhaps down the road a tutorial would be a nice blog post. Does your son have an etsy shop, I could use some wrapped crystals. 🙂
Brightest blessings to all!
Susan
Oh Karla I am so excited for everyone. I think it’s great that even though they ended up in the hospital they got to do it their way. I had 2 of my 5 at home and it was so amazing. Looks like you will be having a wonderful big family Christmas. My love to all. deb
I am in love with that name. Is there a special meaning?
Oh Karla, CONGRATULATIONS–
you looks so happy, and happy makes beautifull,with or without make-up –
I`m so glad for all of you, that this little wonder at last arrived to earth, without problems.
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Love your sons crystals—and your roses.
Hugs,Dorthe
Congratulations! Don’t worry about the no makeup the joy on your face makes you shine.Warm Blessings!~Amy
Congratulations, dear Karla, to you, your son, sweet and tough birthing mommy! I just knew Mayara would wait to come till after Silver Bella so that you could be there. How very, very special, despite the fact that the birth had to be in the hospital, which was not the wish of the parents (I myself gave birth to my children in a birthing house). It all worked out as well as can be. You look SO happy and thrilled holding your new granddaughter!!! What a wonderful time for your family.
Hi Karla, Best wishes and Congratulations!!!!! I’m so
happy for all of you and happy that everything turned
out well. The crystals and the roses are wonderful!!
I hope that you will be able to rest-up a bit.
Hugs,
Janis
P.S. Love your gray top in the Silver Bella post.
Did you make it or was it purchased? It looks so
pretty and comfortable.
Welcome Mayara! And congrats to all of you! Oooh I am so happy that everything went well. I thought a lot of you and send a lot of positive vibes! Now enjoy!
How blessed you all are, and how nice for your kids that they got to have the baby the way they wanted, well almost. Thank you for sharing your joy with us. God Bless. Judi in Wahoo.
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! I can tell by the look on your face that you are smitten. How wonderful that the parents got their fondest wish even if it was not in the setting they desired.
Like mother like son, both of you so talented! I hope you are all able to get a little rest in between looking after your new sweet angel.
Congrats on another bundle of joy to love! You look like a beautiful loving Grammy and I am so happy for you, the new mom, dad and all the siblings!
Enjoy!
Awww congratulations on the new little bunder of love. All the best.
So Happy for you all, Karla, she is beautiful! I am off to sit with my granddaughter this pm, there is nothing as sweet as a new born baby, blessings to all,
The Victorian Tailor
Congratulations to the entire family Karla!
A beautiful name for a beautiful sweet baby girl!
May God bless her!
🙂 Laura
What a wonderful thing to see when I pulled up your blog!! Congratulations to all of the family! We can’t wait to hear the escapades of Sugarwings Two. An early Christmas present. You sure can’t beat that! – Kathy
Congratulations Karla and Rich, and the happy parents, Adam and Christee. I know how relieved you are everything went ok. So happy for the entire family !! She is beautiful ! Debbie.
There is just something so magical about a new baby. Congrats to all of you! This baby (and her grandma) are very loved!! You too big sister Sugarwings!!
COngratulations on the newest fairy baby, All of you look so happy, I am so glad that Mom and Dad got to deliver it by themselves, sorta helped make their dreams come true…i know SUgarwings will be a great big sister…
She is so beautiful and just a sweet name…
hugs
Brenda
Yippee! Hurray! Welcome little Mayara, you have a wonderful little family, especially your Grammy! And you look beautiful in that picture! Beaming and happy and glowing! Congratulations! Enjoy your new little bundle!
karen…..
Congratulations to all! What a beautiful baby … and you look great too, Karla.
Yay!!!! congrats to everyone! what a beautiful baby. and Im so glad that they got to deliver their baby alone together after all.. amazing!
have fun Carla.. and you look great.. even with out makeup!
I’m next! less then 3 weeks to go!
oh happy day!
vivian
Congratulations on the new addition to the family! You looks so in love already!
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby and what a joy for the parents that they could deliver the baby themselves. Interesting how life works it all out…
You look thrilled, Karla. And very happy.
xo
Claudia
Cngratulations…the baby is just precious!
XO,
Jane
Congrats ~ sugarwings two ~ what joy 🙂
Have a HaPPY day 🙂
crystal
congratulations 🙂
Karla,
I am so happy to hear that she is here and all safe!! Love the photo of “big sister”, she looks pleased as well! Enjoy both of them.
Congratulations to you and the rest of your family! YOU look beautiful and I am so happy that she waited till you got home to make her entrance into this world!
I just foun your blog and I have chills sharing your wonderful family experience. I love your etsy shop and blog. I’ll be back.
How sweet! I’m glad baby and momma are both doing well! You didn’t tell us how big the baby was, she looks pretty good sized from the pictures! Congrat’s, what a lucky baby to have you as her Grandma!
Congrats to your family. What a sweet precious baby Mayara is. Happy Birthday.
Congratulations to you & your family on the arrival of baby girl Mayara! God bless you all!! =)
Absolutely adorable…The photo of your beaming smile as you gaze at that sweet baby just brought a smile to my face….Congratulations to all of you!
God Bless you all.
Leann
She is beautiful! So happy for you and your family.
-Danielle
Oh thats wonderful, Karla…I’ve been following your blog, about the babys arrival, for awhile, now. Glad everyone is ok.
A new life, is truly one of Gods greatest miracles !
The roses are lovely, too ! God Bless everyone, and congratulations to all !
your happiness makes you beautiful. You don’t need make up.
Congratulations to all! Clearly, your new Fairy Grandbaby is going to be a total rascal!
xxx
Karla, You can now breath easily and sleep soundly. She is beautiful. Congratulations to you, your family and of course, the new momma. ENJOY!
Oh thank goodness! And congratulations to all. I must tell you, I think that is a really beautiful picture of you…
AWE congrats Grandma and Big hugs.
Well Done to MOM!!!!
…A new Fairy Baby for Karla, You lucky lady
Congratulations! You are the most beautiful Grandma in the world, and don’t you forget it!
Such a wonderful gift from God. You have two beautiful little girls to play with now, twice the frufru fun. Congrats to all and prayers from me. Your work is always so beautiful!
That was so awesome your son got to be the delivery man…oh wait he did that when he planted the seed? lol Well You get it. Congratulations you look so beutifully happy!! Grace xoxo
Karla,
I am so happy and relieved that things went so well. Congratulations to all of you. Sugarwings looks pretty happy, too!
Hugs,
Suz
Congratulations Grandma and to the mommy and daddy and of course Sugarwings. I love the name of the newest baby fairy.
Hugs Karen
Congratulations to you and the proud parents! =)
Congratulations….she is beautiful and lucky to be born into such a lovely family!
Lori
Congratulations Grandma! You really have something wonderful to be thankful for this holiday season!
Congrats on welcoming this beautiful girl to your family~
What a bundle of joy she is and will be~! Sugarwings is a big sister~ You look beautiful, too!
Congrats to the parents, too~
So happy, this time arrived and the way it went; Wonderful!
Congratulations!!! What a precious little sweetie! Glad everything worked out so well!! 🙂
Congrats! What a beautiful baby!
Congratulations!!! I am so glad the baby waited until you got home! I hope everyone is doing well!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
Karla,
She is BEAUTIFUL! I cannot even begin to imagine your JOY! I can’t wait to be a Grandma!
Totally OFF topic, but if you’d like one of my crazy Ribbon Badges that Lulu and I sported at Silver Bella, I’d love to “gift” you one….Neutrals? Gold or Silver Glitter? I just finished a couple for a couple of Bellas…..you can see them in my sidebar if it helps!
I so happy for you and your family, what a beautiful new addition and I am SO jealous….LOL and happy for you!
Hugs and love to you and yours,
Shell
Oh, congratulations to all of you! Such wonderful news! She’s just beautiful, and you must be on CLoud 9!
Hugs,
andrea
Oh congratulations! I’m so happy her parents got to deliver the baby just as they planned! She’s beautiful, you’re beautiful, and your happiness is contagious! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Mayara — a precious name for a precious wee one! Congrats to your entire family! 🙂 mercedes
Congrats to you and your family. She is so precious, beautiful, beautiful.
Debby
Welcome, Baby Mayara! So precious!Isn’t it wonderful how everything worked out so well?! Congratulations, Karla – another little fairy grandbaby to love!
Jane-Jacksonville
Karla how wonderful that they were still able to deliver her themselves. Such a sweet baby.
Our 2 new grandbabies are nearly here, one due 1st December and the other 21st december.
How lucky you and I are to be having new additions to our families
Alison
Welcome, welcome, Mayara!
You look bursting with happiness, Karla. I’m glad it was as best an actual birth day as it could be, all things considered.
I think that a higher power was most definatly involved here. They had the safty net of a hospital, but in the end they were alone welcoming baby Mayara into the fold. Pretty amazing! I wish your kids happiness, health & sleep! Lisa
What a beautiful ending to a long story that had so many emotional twists and turns for all of you! What a little treasure and such a sweet name. You have to save a few of those beautiful posies for your newest little love. They would be darling on a headband…a little bouquet of them in her hands someday for a photo shoot while walking down the fairy trail… Congratulations! Xo, Sue
Congratulations to all of you! You look positively radiant, Karla! XOXO
Sooo happy for all of you! I posted a no-makeup pic, too, just because it showed how over the top thrilled I was!
I love your sweet grandbaby’s new name. So happy that things turned out where your son and love could do their own delivery their own way!
Sugarwings looks so precious as always! She will be a terrific big sissy!
BTW, I’d love a chance to win one of those gorgeous roses you made!
Big Hugs for you and lil sweet ums!
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Congratulations Karla, after being there while one of my best friends had her baby, I just cant imagine having a home birth! But it sounded like the most important part was sharing the most intimate moment in their lives together and alone. So glad it worked out in every way.
How fantastic that the happy couple got to deliver their baby the way they had intended. Reading your post brought happy tears to my eyes…. I’m delighted that the “peek-a-boo pixie” is finally here and in good health! What a tremendous blessing!
~Cheryl
Congratulations on the birth of a darling healthy baby
girl! I love her name! I know how proud and happy you all
must be. Give her a squeeze.
Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy
My newest li’l grandbaby boy was born November 16th in Olathe- I am coming up next week to see them. Will be thinking of you and yours- your Thanksgiving post was very touching for me- I also used to think it was hormones… LOL! My… what we learn when we become grandparents.
Your family is precious. Tell Sugarwings congrats with the new fairy baby.. “Sugarwings 2” did she name her? Hahaha!