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We've got a new baby!

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Our newest little one arrived safe and sound on the 6th. We're all home, and doing quite well.

Labor and delivery was easy, although it felt as if I had been in labor for weeks and weeks. I think she may have been taking the term "slow cooking" a bit too seriously. :-)

I've promised Adam not to share personal details with the Internet, so that's pretty much all the information I'm going to let out----thank you for your understanding, love, and support.

back on Monday with a new recipe!

(I think.)

xoxo steph

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  5. Briana said...

    Congratulations! You have a great blog, here, and a smart kid. My eldest was born on the 6th of January, so it's a great day around this house too. :)

    January 7, 2010 at 2:10 PM

  11. Karen said...

    congrats on your new addition!

    In other news, I bought your cookbook for my mom for Christmas and she LOVED IT! I think she's made half the book already!

    January 7, 2010 at 2:22 PM

  18. TJ said...

    Congratulation! I hope he will at least allow us to see a photo of her!

    Take care of yourself mama! I found that blogging wasn't too hard to do while nursing, but if I had to hold both boys, the computer was off limits.

    January 7, 2010 at 2:29 PM

  21. Pam said...

    Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Glad that you are both doing well. I don't blame you for not wanting to share too much info. Hope you get some much needed rest!

    Pam

    January 7, 2010 at 2:40 PM

  24. Another Josh said...

    Congrats to all. I've enjoyed the blog, and we've just upgraded our slow-cooker to a 6-quart model (seems huge!) from our little 1.5 quart one in anticipation of our first baby who's supposed to be arriving in the next few weeks. We've been putting the new cooker through it's paces while we prepare several vegetarian dishes that we can freeze in anticipation of not having a lot of energy for cooking or food shopping once are new arrival arrives.

    January 7, 2010 at 2:55 PM

  26. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations! I'm new to your blog and very much looking forward to future posts. You are smart not to release much personal info online. The world is a weird place.

    January 7, 2010 at 2:58 PM

  34. Julie said...

    Congratulations!

    BTW, right now I'm helping my daughter with homework with less stress because I don't have to think about dinner - it's already in the crockpot! Bacon chicken tonight for us. Thank you!

    January 7, 2010 at 3:40 PM

  40. Amiyrah said...

    Thats so great! Glad you all are doing well and Adam is a smart man. I mean, you're a TV star now. You don't want the paparazzi knowing too much ;o) lol.

    January 7, 2010 at 3:58 PM

  43. Sarah said...

    Congratulations! Hopefully we'll get to see a pic (or maybe a name!), but we understand if you choose not to. And take your time with the baby - we'll all be here whenever you get back. :-)

    January 7, 2010 at 4:03 PM

  45. Meal Plan Mom (Brenda) said...

    Congratulations on the baby! I just picked up your new book at the library today and am reacquainting myself with your blog (had checked it out awhile ago but lost it in my favorites list during a hard drive crash). I am looking forward to learning more from you and doing more slowcooking myself!

    January 7, 2010 at 4:16 PM

  47. Sam said...

    Congratulations, Stephanie!!! A huge community of virtual strangers, but lovers of you and your family nonetheless, are celebrating alongside you! :)

    January 7, 2010 at 4:25 PM

  51. MamaChristy said...

    Wonderful news and a HUGE Congratulations! I've loved your blog for a long time and I got your book for Christmas. Maybe my few pennies will pay for one diaper? Blessings to you and yours!

    January 7, 2010 at 4:40 PM

  56. Feisty Irish Wench said...

    congratulations! I had baby #4 at the end of September. I can relate to what's happening in your house.
    Get your rest, we'll be fine. You've given us plenty to work with already as it is. ;)

    January 7, 2010 at 4:57 PM

  61. JoAnn said...

    Congratulations to you and your husband, Stephanie! Don't worry about the blog...we, your readers, can content ourselves for a while by looking back at all of your wonderful recipes from the past!! (((hugs))) JoAnn

    January 7, 2010 at 5:23 PM

  67. Susan said...

    Congrats to all of you! Loved your slow-cooking remark. Our latest was born 2 months ago, and I felt the same way. I had to have been in labor for weeks before he was born because I walked into the hospital 2 and a half hours before he was born and I was already 8 cm dilated! I was amazed.
    Blessings to you and your baby! I hope you get some rest! :)

    January 7, 2010 at 5:46 PM

  73. Trish said...

    Blessings to you on the birth of your precious little girl! We celebrated my 3rd son's 15th birthday yesterday. Did you know it was the 12th day of Christmas? Also, known as Three Kings Day.

    January 7, 2010 at 6:04 PM

  74. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations to you and your family. Will look forward to recipes whenever you're feeling up to posting them. In the meantime, rest and recover and enjoy your new baby.

    January 7, 2010 at 6:07 PM

  76. gfe--gluten free easily said...

    Congrats to all, but most of all you, mom! Wowser, you had her yesterday and you're here today doing a post. You're something. Remember it's all about taking it slowww here ... no worries on hurrying back--we'll all wait, Steph! :-)

    Shirley

    January 7, 2010 at 6:13 PM

  83. Anonymous said...

    Yippeeee....Congrats Steph to all of you.....

    Looking forward to reading more of your blog......


    Dottie

    January 7, 2010 at 6:39 PM

  85. Unknown said...

    Awesome news! Congrats. Oh, I miss the newborn stage. My baby (I have 5 boys) is now 9 months old. I could just sit and hold him all day long.

    Crystal & Co.

    January 7, 2010 at 6:42 PM

  89. Sweet Sue said...

    Oh Steph, it's been glorious traveling this journey with you, thank you and my sincere congrats to you and fam! That dadgum pea soup, it'll get you every time;-)

    xoxo

    January 7, 2010 at 6:56 PM

  90. MemeGRL said...

    Congratulations! None of us will starve waiting for a new recipe. :) Enjoy, and when not enjoying, rest! So happy for you and your family!

    January 7, 2010 at 7:09 PM

  100. Jen said...

    I said it on Twitter, but it bears saying twice: Congratulations, Steph, and welcome the world, Baby Odea! What a lovely way to start a new year!

    January 7, 2010 at 8:22 PM

  102. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations! It's killing me not to know the name, but that is totally understandable! :) Enjoy your babymoon!

    January 7, 2010 at 8:29 PM

  108. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations and rest! Keep your focus on your new little baby the blog can be done anytime. Baby time is the most important right now!

    January 7, 2010 at 9:08 PM

  111. Jeanne said...

    Congrats to you and your family. Please take a break..for you, your family and for all of us...we cannot keep up with you! I have so many recipes to try yet! :) Be good to yourself. Sit back in satisfaction of all you have done in the past few years and bask in it while holding that beautiful newborn! :)

    January 7, 2010 at 9:52 PM

  119. Victoria Blisse said...

    I feel a bit silly leaving a message when over 100 have come before and you might not even get to read them all but Congratulations!

    Enjoy the little one whilst you can still put baby down and baby stays in the same place! It doesn't last long, does it?

    Take care of you and all your family,

    God Bless x

    January 7, 2010 at 11:49 PM

  129. RecoveryBabe said...

    Congrats! I don't blame you about the details. I'm a brand new aunt for the first time and just thrilled to have this little guy in my life. I never understood just how special these little people are. Is this your first?

    I just found this site not long ago, and I just aquired a slow cooker. I'm looking forward to trying the recipes out.

    January 8, 2010 at 5:58 AM

  137. Megan said...

    Totally understandable about the personal details - especially now that you are so famous! But congratulations, hope you are enjoying your new routine!

    January 8, 2010 at 8:35 AM

  138. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations. My son was born 21 years ago on the 6th of Jan. I also have a brother born on that day.

    All the best to you and your family.

    January 8, 2010 at 8:47 AM

  149. may said...

    Congratulations!!! Hope you're recovering nicely. By the way, the picture on the back of your book is super-cute! And it's killing me to not know the name of your baby! But I totally understand. Enjoy her!

    January 8, 2010 at 12:41 PM

  152. Joe and Marci said...

    Congratulations on the new baby! I was referred to your blog by a friend because my daughter was just diagnosed with celiac disease. I may be a stranger, but you are my new best friend! Thank you for all the wonderful recipes that we can enjoy as a family, you have no idea how much this will help. I will be back again and again!

    January 8, 2010 at 1:41 PM

  153. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations!

    I got the book for Christmas, and I am enjoying just flipping through it and finding recipes I haven't tried yet. The Peking Pork I cooked on Monday was a winner!

    --RA

    January 8, 2010 at 2:22 PM

  154. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations!

    I got the book for Christmas, and I am enjoying just flipping through it and finding recipes I haven't tried yet. The Peking Pork I cooked on Monday was a winner!

    --RA

    January 8, 2010 at 2:22 PM

  156. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations! Enjoy your new little baby girl. Hold her and love her as much as you can. They grow up so fast! My baby is 30 now and it seems like just yesterday that she came home from the hospital. Mary Jayne in NJ

    January 8, 2010 at 3:27 PM

  159. Lisa J said...

    Congratulations! Get some rest. No worries!

    I had 25 hours of back labor with my first. I'm glad it wasn't any longer. What a great way to start off the new year!

    January 8, 2010 at 5:57 PM

  160. craftsister said...

    Congrats! Been reading since the everyday posts, have your book (love it!), and just want to wish you and your whole family, and that new little darling, all the best.

    January 8, 2010 at 6:04 PM

  166. marissa said...

    Congratulations! Your best slow cooked project yet! I hope you are feeling good and getting some sleep and that the little one is too.

    January 8, 2010 at 9:05 PM

  167. The Dunton's said...

    Congrats!!! My son (our second) was also born on the 6th! Enjoy your time with your family and try to get some sleep! Thank you for all the hard work you've done over the last year+ and the great recipes - we'll be making a few this weekend!

    January 9, 2010 at 12:56 AM

  174. vanessa said...

    Congratulations Stephanie!! I'll be making Cowboy Stew for watching football playoffs tomorrow and thinking of you. All the best to your family.

    January 9, 2010 at 2:33 PM

  180. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations on the new baby!! Take as long as you need....even with the third, it takes a while to adjust to one more little person in the house, and getting out of the house on time will take a lot of practice!!

    Enjoy every minute with your little one, and stroke that baby every minute you can....you'll have a kinder, more empathetic child from touching them so much!!

    Take care of YOU....make sure you have a chance for a hot soak in the tum every night, a nap when yhou need it, and time out alone, even to just go to a coffee shop and read a book for a while!!

    I also learned a "trick" with the third baby...to switch the schedule! In stead of eat, sleep, play, eat, sleep, play, etc. I switched it to play, sleep, eat, putting the baby down into the crib fully awake, and let her put herself to sleep every night and every nap. She was sleeping through the night within three weeks, and we all felt much more rested with that baby! Good luck! I'm so proud of you and all that you do so well!

    January 9, 2010 at 9:32 PM

  184. Julie said...

    Congratulations on your new little arrival! I would play the new mama card and let others cook for YOU for awhile! Enjoy your new addition!

    January 10, 2010 at 8:13 AM

  187. O.M.G. said...

    congrats! i just wanted to let you know i linked to your blog and your book on my blog post today because i wrote about menu planning and mine includes FIVE of your recipes this week. needless to say, i'm looking forward to cooking and eating this week! thank you!

    January 10, 2010 at 1:29 PM

  193. Sandy said...

    Congratulations, Stephanie, to you and your lovely family. Can't wait to see pics of that new little one. Really enjoy your recipes and have your book! love it! You do an awesome job. cannot imagine all you do with a family to take care of, too. Rest and enjoy this time this new addition is so little. As you know, she won't be little long! God's richest blessings to you and your family. Sandy

    January 12, 2010 at 12:15 PM

  194. Toni said...

    Congratulations from a mom of five kids in 7 years! It can be done even though you have run out of arms. I personally think women should be born with retractable arms, sorta like Doc Oc in Spiderman.
    Best wishes, Toni

    January 12, 2010 at 7:40 PM

  195. Anonymous said...

    Congratulations!!!!! Just had a little one in October! Maybe that will inspire some "breastfeeding save" recipes for the slow cooker - without beans, onions, garlic,.... ;-) I am on a constant look out for good ones for the slow cooker!!!! TAKE care & blessings

    January 13, 2010 at 12:02 AM

  198. AmyG said...

    Congratulations on the new baby. Girls rock. I love your cookbook too. I wowed everyone at a "soup" party this weekend with a batch of pizza soup and a batch of Lentil soup.

    January 13, 2010 at 11:03 AM

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