It’s a girl! Eden Joy is here!

By on August 9, 2011 in news & updates

Eden Joy Edmonds
“Joyful Delight”
August 7, 2011
9:05 pm
7 pounds 14 ounces, 20 3/4 inches

Born at home in the hot tub  after a difficult labor, but a gracious God sent us a healthy gift of life.

“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37:4

Birth story to come.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

About Lindsay

Lindsay Edmonds is first a lover of Jesus, wife, mother of four, homemaker, and writer. She loves inspiring women around the world toward simple, natural, and intentional living for the glory of God.
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155 Responses to It’s a girl! Eden Joy is here!

  1. Heather Reckner August 25, 2011 at 10:37 am #

    Congratulations! She is beautiful! I can’t wait to read your birth story! May the Lord bless your family! <3

  2. Michelle August 24, 2011 at 12:40 am #

    Congratulations Lindsay! God bless your family… your blog is a great encouragement over here in our family. I’m sure you’re enjoying the precious moments together with your little Eden. Will try to remember to pray for you :)

  3. Janelle August 23, 2011 at 8:43 pm #

    She is absolutely lovely…I think she looks like daddy! :)

  4. Angela August 20, 2011 at 4:10 pm #

    Oh, my goodness! I was sure you were having another boy! She is gorgeous! Congrats and hope you heal quickly and enjoy your new daughter!

  5. Heather August 19, 2011 at 4:41 am #

    Oh how sweet! I thought I would check in to see if you had had your baby yet as I am almost a regular reader but not quite, and how wonderful to see this new little face snuggling here! What a beautiful gift and a little sister for the big sister! :)
    Great to hear about your exploration of classical education. I mix that with Charlotte Mason as do many others and I look forward to reading your posts about homeschooling as you prepare for the upcoming years.
    I too am looking for activities and learning tools for my young girls and have found some help in the Montessori method. I don’t subscribe to all their views on children, but there is overlap between this and Charlotte Mason so I think it will be helpful. Sorry to babble on, enjoy your new baby girl, thinking of you!

  6. Janet August 18, 2011 at 8:06 am #

    Congratulations! She is a beautiful blessing – praise God

  7. Rachel August 16, 2011 at 9:29 pm #

    Praise the lord for new life! Hope you are both doing well, congrats!

  8. Tsh @ Simple Mom August 15, 2011 at 5:53 pm #

    Congratulations! And holy cow, she looks just like Aaron.

  9. April Brown August 15, 2011 at 2:10 pm #

    What! Congratulations! I knew you were pregnant but tripped out when I saw the name. Our Eden Joy just turned 3 in June. When we named her Eden I had never met one, and now that name, and middle name keeps coming up! Our best friends who we didn’t know really at the time I was pregnant with her (a friend introduced us when we were far along in our pregnancy and lived a few hours apart) also named their daughter Eden Joy, and she is turning 3 on Saturday. In a MOPS group we are a part of at a local church there is another Eden Joy in the nursery there! Crazy.

    She is beautiful and I can not wait to read the birth story. Good job, mom, and great name! I think God is really liking that name right now! :) What a bundle of sweetness for you!

  10. Lauren August 15, 2011 at 7:57 am #

    Congratulations!!! She is so beautiful as is her name!!! Thanking the Lord for blessing you with a healthy baby girl and safe delivery.

  11. Nicola August 14, 2011 at 10:34 am #

    Congratulations!!

  12. Meredith August 13, 2011 at 6:20 pm #

    Congratulations! How beautiful!

  13. Anna August 13, 2011 at 10:02 am #

    Congrats!! She is beautiful and I love her name. Enjoy your babymoon! I look forward to hearing your birth story once you are rested.

  14. Jenny August 13, 2011 at 8:03 am #

    Congratulations! I’m due in two weeks, and I kept checking back to see if you’d had your baby yet! She is gorgeous, and I LOVE her name!!!

  15. Jennifer August 13, 2011 at 7:49 am #

    Congratulations! What a beautiful blessing from God! I’m sorry to hear you had a difficult labor. I hope you are able to really rest and heal during these next couple of weeks. Praise God she was able to be born at home!

  16. Emily August 13, 2011 at 7:20 am #

    She is beautiful and I love her name. In particular, I love her middle name. My middle name is ‘Gay’ which I’ve treasured for its old fashioned meaning, It was my mother’s middle name. But the name ‘Joy’ is the name I will pass down to my children, for it has that same feeling as my middle name; short, sweet, and happy. I am pregnant with my fifth and this one’s middle name is either Joy or Grace, I haven’t yet decided…that is if I am having a girl as I suspect. I’m leaning more toward Joy, but I do feel almost as strongly for the name Grace, as I feel she is a grace for us. I wanted to wish you well with number three, and let you know, while I had terrible insomnia starting baby three’s pregnancy and afterwards (it came out of nowhere since I never struggled with it priorly in my life) it cleared away as much as it came on for baby four and I haven’t struggled even a speck for baby number four’s pregnancy, after, or during baby fifth’s pregnancy. I pray that the Lord has this in store for you too!!! Once I was finally not afraid of it at all, (gratitude at night to replace fear, trusting the Lord’s love, and companionship in the awake time, etc. And thinking about my day as far as running sweet memories of my kids seemed to zoom me off to sleep) it has cleared. Of course I am not sure if its also a physiological thing and somehow the inside of me balanced too health-wise and hormone-wise, but I am so grateful and I truly truly wish this for you, but if not I pray you will still bask in the Lord’s love and grace to hold your hand always. ~Blessings, and Congratulations~!

    Emily

  17. Clare August 12, 2011 at 8:53 pm #

    Congratulations!!!! She is a beautiful baby with a beautiful name :)

  18. Cassandra August 12, 2011 at 7:10 pm #

    Congratulations!!

  19. Angela August 12, 2011 at 2:54 pm #

    Congratulations!

  20. sarah August 12, 2011 at 1:51 pm #

    congrats! can’t wait to hear about her birth story. tubs are GREAT for drug-free labors that is for sure. so glad God brought you both through healthy.

  21. Erika August 12, 2011 at 11:55 am #

    Lovely!!! Can’t wait to hear your birth story! Blessings, from one home-birth momma to another.

  22. Amy August 11, 2011 at 8:44 pm #

    Congratulations! What a sweet little one. She was born on our eldest son Luke’s fourth birthday! :)

  23. Keren August 11, 2011 at 6:52 pm #

    Congrats! We have an Eden Faith.

  24. Heather August 11, 2011 at 4:21 pm #

    Congratulations! Our little girl, Emily Joyanna, is due in about 10 weeks. :)

  25. Vanessa Weir August 11, 2011 at 12:56 pm #

    Love the name! Congratulations!

  26. Briana August 11, 2011 at 10:08 am #

    Congrats! Beautiful name for a beautiful girl. My first thought- she looks like daddy. :)

  27. Katie August 11, 2011 at 10:00 am #

    Congratulations!! So happy for you and your growing family :)

  28. Tiffany August 11, 2011 at 5:54 am #

    Many congratulations!! God is so gracious. We celebrate with you. Take care and get some rest.

  29. Season August 11, 2011 at 5:41 am #

    May The Lord bless you in this time of rest :) After my 2nd baby….I was HAPPY to get all the help offered to me….!

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  31. Christina August 10, 2011 at 8:26 pm #

    So happy for you!! Look forward to reading that story someday– but take your time! Eat up those cheeks!!

  32. Krystle August 10, 2011 at 6:04 pm #

    Congratulations!!

  33. Samantha August 10, 2011 at 3:35 pm #

    She is absolutely precious, and I love her name! Congratulations. Looking forward to the birth story.

  34. Eyes August 10, 2011 at 2:40 pm #

    Oh, she is beautiful! Congratulations!

  35. Hannah August 10, 2011 at 2:39 pm #

    She is so beautiful! I’ve loved the name Eden Joy for as long as I can remember. Congratulations to you all. Little Eden is truly blessed to be born into such a wonderful family.

  36. Ann Dunagan August 10, 2011 at 1:06 pm #

    Congratulations Lindsay!!!

    She’s beautiful, and her name is so LOVELY!!! Eden Joy!!! Wow, what a wonderful name, and how exciting that you have another daughter. I’m so happy for you!!!

    May God give you rest and strength, and special moments together as a family as you’re getting to know each other. PEACE and GRACE to you.

    Thank you for being such a godly example.

    YAY!!!! YAY!!! YAY!!!

    Love you!!!
    Ann :)

  37. Joanna August 10, 2011 at 12:29 pm #

    Congulations to momma, daddy and the kiddos! She is absolutely beautiful and so is her name. My midwife says 1st babies take a long time to deliver, 2nd babies arrive quickly and 3rd babies show us we don’t know anything about birth after all…can’t wait to hear your birth story on baby #3, who sounds like she did indeed fulfill this midwifery maxim!

    (FYI – My midwife shared that little saying with us because I am set to delivery baby #3 in October. I had a 9-year break between baby #1 and baby #2, so we’re all hoping this baby is more like a “2nd baby” than a “3rd baby”, most especially me.)

    • Heather August 10, 2011 at 10:32 pm #

      congratulations, Lindsay! What a beautiful blessing to you and your family. I am so DELIGHTED for you all!

      My birth stories exactly mimicked what this midwife said: a terribly long 1st birth; an amazingly speedy 2nd; and an even longer-than-the-first 3rd birth (but not nearly as intense). Oh, and then there was my 4th! He couldn’t even wait till we arrived at the hospital – a “suburban” baby! :)

      Anyway, so happy for you all, and cannot wait to hear all about Eden’s entry onto the world stage. But, we can all wait for you to take time to heal, recover and enjoy those precious early days. They go by so fast!!

  38. Melissa B. August 10, 2011 at 11:50 am #

    Congratulations!!

  39. Emma Locke August 10, 2011 at 11:26 am #

    Congratulations! What a lovely name. So pleased to hear your lovely news

  40. Laura August 10, 2011 at 11:23 am #

    Congratulations on your new little one! May God be with you especially in the coming weeks as you heal and adjust to having a third little bundle of joy! :)

  41. Ashley August 10, 2011 at 11:21 am #

    I can’t wait for the birth story! Congratulations! Enjoy her! It goes by too fast.

  42. Shannon August 10, 2011 at 11:16 am #

    Congratulations!

  43. Christine August 10, 2011 at 9:39 am #

    Congratulations, I look forward to reading your birth story!

  44. Karen @ Just Call Me Grace August 10, 2011 at 8:14 am #

    Eden Joy, you are fresh from the hand of God! Welcome to the world precious angel!

  45. Brandy August 10, 2011 at 7:43 am #

    Congratulations!!!!

  46. Lindsey August 10, 2011 at 7:33 am #

    Oh Lindsay, she is gorgeous!! A beautiful baby for a beautiful mommy! :) I too, love her name and the meaning. Can’t wait to see more pictures!

  47. Kristy C August 10, 2011 at 6:44 am #

    Congratulations, she is beautiful! And what a beautiful name too :)

  48. christy August 10, 2011 at 6:42 am #

    Congrats, on your new little blessing

  49. AmandaC August 10, 2011 at 6:27 am #

    Congratulations to you and your family. She’s beautiful!

  50. amy August 10, 2011 at 6:22 am #

    oh lindsay, she is beautiful!!! love her name :)

  51. Jen August 10, 2011 at 5:24 am #

    Congrats! Beautiful name for a precious little girl ;-)

  52. Angeline Roberts August 10, 2011 at 5:18 am #

    Congratulations!!! Have a JOYful day :)

  53. Nikki August 10, 2011 at 5:13 am #

    YAY! Congrats! God is so Good!

  54. Sarah W August 10, 2011 at 5:07 am #

    Congratulations!

  55. Deborah August 10, 2011 at 5:03 am #

    I was so excited to see this post! Congratulations!!! She is beautiful. What a lovely name.

  56. PregnantOne August 10, 2011 at 4:39 am #

    I smiled and even got misty eyed just reading the title of this post in my feed.
    You are so blessed. God is all over you and your family.
    Thank you for sharing with us. She is beautiful!
    ~Amber

  57. Lisa August 10, 2011 at 4:35 am #

    Yaaaaayyyyy! Love the name

  58. Eden C. August 10, 2011 at 3:38 am #

    From one August-born Eden (age 41!) to another . . . .welcome to the world, baby girl!

  59. Kristina Visser August 10, 2011 at 3:29 am #

    What a beautiful blessing she is! Congratulations to you all. We are so excited for you. Looking forward to reading her birth story.
    We are so happy that she is here and that you are doing well!

  60. Elisabeth Allen August 10, 2011 at 2:39 am #

    Many congratulations and blessings!

    What a beautiful name – and a beautiful baby!!!

  61. Michelle August 10, 2011 at 2:25 am #

    What a beautiful little gift form God!
    Congratulations :)

  62. Erin August 10, 2011 at 1:33 am #

    Her name is such a perfect choice! I’m sure she will be a special blessing and source of great rejoicing for you and your family. Congratulations Lindsay!

    Praying for healing and recovery of your body, as well as precious time with your new little one in the coming days.

  63. Heleen August 10, 2011 at 12:19 am #

    Congratulations and Gods blessings for this new life. Hope you recover soon and enjoy your time together!

  64. Joke August 9, 2011 at 11:35 pm #

    Congratulations Edmonds family! Enjoy your time together :)

  65. Lyndall from Australia August 9, 2011 at 10:31 pm #

    Praise God! What a blessing to your family. With love from a new reader from ‘down under’ :)

  66. Kristin August 9, 2011 at 10:25 pm #

    Congratulations! Such a beautiful baby and a beautiful name.

  67. Sheila August 9, 2011 at 10:14 pm #

    Congratulations! Praying for you all as your new family is formed. :-)

  68. Sheri August 9, 2011 at 8:36 pm #

    Congratulations! She is gorgeous and what a lovely name! It is funny, because I was randomly thinking of you on Sunday and wondering if you were having you baby. I couldn’t even remember when exactly you were due. I’m glad that she is well, although sorry for the difficult labor. I hope you are recovering and resting well :)

  69. Pat August 9, 2011 at 7:54 pm #

    Praise God!

    Many blessings to you and your family!

    Pat

  70. Melanie August 9, 2011 at 7:50 pm #

    CONGRATULATIONS EDMONDS FAMILY!!! Little Eden is just BEAUTIFUL!! I love her name!! I’m sorry labor was difficult! I hope you heal quickly and easily! Just so you know, I’m a Young Living Essential Oils distributor and I have a paper on testimonies of women’s birth stories and what oils they used on them and their babies and how they worked! Maybe there’s some essential oils that would help you heal well…Just let me know if you’re interested in the paper or even the oils! I can attest to some of the oil stories just with my own family! There’s some that I wish I had known before I had my first child! Oh, well, you live and you learn! ;) Anyway, hope everything’s going well for ya’ll! Enjoy that precious bundle of joy! ;)

  71. Bethanie August 9, 2011 at 7:48 pm #

    WOW Amazing! Beautiful! Can’t wait to hear her birth story! So precious! Enjoy every moment!

  72. Laura@HeavenlyHomemakers August 9, 2011 at 7:41 pm #

    Praising the Lord with you! God bless your family as you get acquainted with Eden. :)

  73. Christie August 9, 2011 at 7:33 pm #

    Oh wow! I have a four year old daughter named Eden (whom my blog is named after), and a 16 month old son named August. I have a one month old son named Titus! We have similar taste in names! Congrats on your newest blessing :)

  74. Kimberly August 9, 2011 at 7:21 pm #

    So beautiful! Congratulations to you and your family. What a blessing!

  75. Angela August 9, 2011 at 7:19 pm #

    Miss Eden looks absolutely perfect. She is so beautiful. Congratulations :)

  76. Julie August 9, 2011 at 7:16 pm #

    Congratulations on the birth of you precious little girl! I love her name! Sorry to hear your labor was difficult, and rejoicing with you in God’s faithfulness. Praying for you has you recover, and looking forward to hearing your birth story!

  77. naomi winkel August 9, 2011 at 7:04 pm #

    Congrats!!!!! What a joy it is to have a baby.

  78. june August 9, 2011 at 6:59 pm #

    Yipee! Congratulations!

  79. Lacey August 9, 2011 at 6:41 pm #

    Look at those precious rosebud lips. She sure is a beauty. Well done Lindsay – natural birth is no walk in the park. Hope you are recovering well.

  80. Jen August 9, 2011 at 6:27 pm #

    I love the name Eden! So beautiful. Congratulations and prayers for a speedy recovery!

  81. Leah August 9, 2011 at 6:20 pm #

    Congratulations!!! She is beautiful and I love the name! I can’t wait to read your story!! Praying for a smooth recovery for you and a smooth adjustment for the family!

  82. Rebekah August 9, 2011 at 6:18 pm #

    Congratulations!! My Eden is almost 4 years old and thinks your Eden is just beautiful!

  83. Jackie @ Blessings Overflowing August 9, 2011 at 6:17 pm #

    Congratulations! She is beautiful.

  84. Meghan August 9, 2011 at 6:17 pm #

    Congratulations Edmonds family. What a sweet little gift and such a beautiful name!

  85. shannon August 9, 2011 at 6:08 pm #

    Praise the Lord and congrats. Enjoy!

  86. SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen August 9, 2011 at 6:07 pm #

    Beautiful! Praise God for His glorious workmanship in Eden.

  87. Joy @ Artful Homemaking August 9, 2011 at 6:01 pm #

    Congratulations, Lindsay! She’s beautiful, and I love her name. :)

  88. Kristin August 9, 2011 at 6:00 pm #

    How wonderful. Blessings to you and your family!

  89. Emma August 9, 2011 at 5:50 pm #

    Congratulations! I’m glad you’re both doing well. Can’t wait to read the birth story.

    Blessings, Emma

  90. Erin @ A Full Heart August 9, 2011 at 5:46 pm #

    What a wonderful blessing! Congratulations on your sweet baby girl. The name is absolutely precious (as is the picture!). Can’t wait to read the birth story! Enjoy your “babymoon”!

  91. Christina August 9, 2011 at 5:45 pm #

    She beautiful! Congrats!
    xoxo

  92. Michelle August 9, 2011 at 5:45 pm #

    Congratulations! What a beautiful baby and a beautiful name. We just welcomed our youngest (#8) one month ago. :-)

  93. Dawn T. August 9, 2011 at 5:40 pm #

    What a beautiful girl! Congratulations.

  94. rebecca August 9, 2011 at 5:35 pm #

    Congratulations! She is really beautiful. Praising God with you!

  95. Sarah August 9, 2011 at 5:29 pm #

    Congratulations on another blessing!

  96. julie August 9, 2011 at 5:24 pm #

    congratulations! How beautiful. What gorgeous lips! Looking forward to hearing the labor details.

  97. Jennifer August 9, 2011 at 5:19 pm #

    Congratulations Lindsay! Rejoicing with you!

  98. Sarah August 9, 2011 at 5:14 pm #

    Precious! Congratulations on your new baby girl! And welcome Eden! :-)

  99. Jarnette@Seasons of Life August 9, 2011 at 5:10 pm #

    Lindsey ~

    Congratulations on the birth of a beautiful baby girl! A water birth…looking forward to reading your birth testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness. I, too, am expecting this month {our 8th…4th girl} and planning for our first water birth. Lord willing, it will be a blessed experience…each birth is different, as is each blessing. ;-)

    May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you. May He give your spiritual body peace and thanksgiving, your physical body healing and rest and your home joy.

    In Him ~

    Jarnette @ Seasons of Life

  100. Siddiqua August 9, 2011 at 5:05 pm #

    congratulations! i’m so happy for you! :)

  101. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking August 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm #

    Congratulations!! She is just so beautiful and what an awesome blessing!!

  102. Kara @ The Chuppies August 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm #

    So happy for you…she’s beautiful!
    :)

  103. Nicole August 9, 2011 at 4:56 pm #

    Congratulations! What a beauty : )

    Nicole

  104. Kristen in MO August 9, 2011 at 4:55 pm #

    Congrats!! She is precious.

  105. Lisa August 9, 2011 at 4:51 pm #

    She is absolutely gorgeous. Love the name…Eden has been on our Top Ten list for several years!

  106. Melissa August 9, 2011 at 4:47 pm #

    Congratulations! She is precious! I pray that you have a speedy recovery and enjoy every moment with your little blessings!

  107. Mrs. Graham Gardens August 9, 2011 at 4:43 pm #

    What a lovely little bundle! Congratulations and many blessings for a speedy & healthy bounce-back.

  108. Ayla August 9, 2011 at 4:41 pm #

    She’s breath taking! I literally gasped when I saw the picture. Congrats to your whole family and God bless!

  109. Elizabeth August 9, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

    She is beautiful! So glad mom and baby are doing well! Praying for you as you adjust to life with three – love the name!

  110. Erika August 9, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

    Praise God, what a sweet precious blessing. Congratulations and what a pretty name for a beautiful little girl.

  111. Christy August 9, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

    Congratulations to you and your growing family! What a sweet precious blessing!

  112. Granny Sandy August 9, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

    What a sweet little girl. Congratulations to you and your family on this newest blessing in your lives. Love her name too. Such a precious time!

  113. Leah Johnson August 9, 2011 at 4:30 pm #

    Congratulations to you! You’ve been on my mind these past few days, and I’ve been shooting up little prayers for you and your family. This is good news!

  114. Karla August 9, 2011 at 4:26 pm #

    Congratulations! She’s absolutely precious – and what a beautiful name.

  115. A Heart of Praise August 9, 2011 at 4:19 pm #

    She is beautiful! What a precious gift from God! I am due in about 10 days with our second baby.

  116. Kait Palmer August 9, 2011 at 4:09 pm #

    Congrats! Its our baby girl’s one week birthday today–August is a blessed month!

  117. The Chatty Housewife August 9, 2011 at 4:09 pm #

    Oh how wonderful! I am so happy to see that precious little face. What a doll! I hope mom and baby are doing well.

  118. Diana August 9, 2011 at 4:03 pm #

    Congratulations!! Can’t wait to hear the birth story!

    (We’re hoping for our second waterbirth this winter. Congrats on yours!!!)

  119. Lori August 9, 2011 at 3:54 pm #

    Congratulations, Lindsay and family!

  120. Anna August 9, 2011 at 3:52 pm #

    Praise God! Beautiful name, beautiful baby girl… So happy for your family! God bless you all. Looking forward to the birth story!

  121. Nola August 9, 2011 at 3:45 pm #

    Oh wow, congratulations! So exciting for you. I love the meaning of her name.

  122. Michele @ Frugal Granola August 9, 2011 at 3:45 pm #

    Hooray! A lovely little girl with a perfect name. Congratulations, Edmonds family. Ah, sorry to hear you had a difficult labor, but hopefully the postpartum goes well this time around. What a blessing!

  123. Sandra Davidson August 9, 2011 at 3:38 pm #

    Welcome to the world Eden Joy and many blessings and prayers to all of you.

  124. kristi August 9, 2011 at 3:38 pm #

    Congrats!!!!!!! So glad she is finally here!!

  125. Hannah August 9, 2011 at 3:25 pm #

    She is so precious. Congrats!

  126. Nikki R August 9, 2011 at 3:21 pm #

    Congratulations!!!We cannot wait to hear your birth story.:)

  127. Sara August 9, 2011 at 3:20 pm #

    Enjoy your blog…Congratulations! What a precious little bundle.

  128. Lauren August 9, 2011 at 3:17 pm #

    Eden is what I’ve wanted to name my future daughter for years now! Congrats!

  129. Emily August 9, 2011 at 3:04 pm #

    Congratulations! Praying you all are relaxing, recovering, and enjoying the moments. And being that I don’t really ‘know’ you it feels strange to say, but from pictures, she seems to look a lot like her dad!!

  130. Paige August 9, 2011 at 3:03 pm #

    Meant congrats! Not contest……..

  131. Paige August 9, 2011 at 3:02 pm #

    i knew it was a girl! I emailed you and told you! Contests! And she’s a beauty!

    God bless your family……

  132. suzanne August 9, 2011 at 2:59 pm #

    What a little beauty! Her name is equally as lovely; congrats!

  133. Sarah M August 9, 2011 at 2:50 pm #

    Congrats Edmonds family! What a beautiful name.

    Sarah M

  134. Katherine August 9, 2011 at 2:45 pm #

    Yay! I’m so glad you’ve got her in your arms now! LOVE her name

  135. Brandy Cormier August 9, 2011 at 2:45 pm #

    Congrats! She is beautiful!!

  136. Julie N. August 9, 2011 at 2:44 pm #

    Rejoicing with you! Can’t wait to hear your story : )))

  137. Scarlett Von Gunten August 9, 2011 at 2:40 pm #

    She is so beautiful! Congratulations!! :)

  138. Sharon August 9, 2011 at 2:37 pm #

    Praise the Lord! I I love her name!

  139. Whittney August 9, 2011 at 2:34 pm #

    Congratulations! Sweet little lips!

  140. Erin @ Home with the Boys August 9, 2011 at 2:33 pm #

    Congrats to all of you! She is precious!

  141. Angela Palmer August 9, 2011 at 2:31 pm #

    You did it! What a lovely baby…and I love the name you chose :)

  142. Mindy August 9, 2011 at 2:30 pm #

    Congratulations! Welcome to Eden Joy…what a lovely name. Blessings to you and your family!

  143. Zanna August 9, 2011 at 2:28 pm #

    Congrats!

  144. Rachel August 9, 2011 at 2:28 pm #

    Congratulations!! I’m a new follower of your blog :) Beautiful baby with a beautiful name!! And I’m looking forward to the birth story…I’m interested in a possible home birth one day :)

  145. Sarah August 9, 2011 at 2:25 pm #

    Congratulations! Pretty name!

  146. Hannah @ Treasuring It Up August 9, 2011 at 2:23 pm #

    Yay! Welcome to the world sweet Eden Joy! Thankful she arrived – those difficult labors make it all the more rewarding :-) Blessings to all of you. God is so good!

  147. Barefeet In The Kitchen August 9, 2011 at 2:20 pm #

    Congratulations! I love her name.

  148. Heidi August 9, 2011 at 2:18 pm #

    She is beautiful! Congratulations!

  149. Danielle B August 9, 2011 at 2:17 pm #

    Congrats Lindsay!!! She is BEAUTIFUL! Love the name!

  150. Andrea August 9, 2011 at 2:17 pm #

    Congrats! Beautiful!

  151. Stefanie August 9, 2011 at 2:16 pm #

    Congrats!! And too funny…my baby’s name is Karis and one of the other names I was considering was Eden!!Great choice :) Can’t wait to read her birth story.

  152. amanda August 9, 2011 at 2:15 pm #

    I’m so happy for you. Glad you and baby are ok. She’s beautiful!

  153. Camille G August 9, 2011 at 2:15 pm #

    Congratulations! What a beautiful name!

  154. Alison @ Hospitality Haven August 9, 2011 at 2:14 pm #

    Congratulations to you!!! What a beautiful little girl. :) Many blessings/prayers to all of you as you recover.