This is the face

weโ€™ve dreamt about for 10 months.

baby

She made her way into the world last night, 12:08am

8 lbs 6 oz

me and baby

Just when we thought our hearts couldnโ€™t possibly be more fullโ€ฆ

tom and baby

we are so in love.

baby (2)

Thank you for all of the incredible love and support to our growing little family <3 Be back to regular posting tomorrow.

xoxo

Gina, The Pilot, Bella

and

nursery letters

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782 Comments

  1. Jackie on January 8, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Congratulations, Olivia is beautiful!!! It’s been wonderful reading about your journey along the way, Enjoy every moment! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Susie on January 8, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Congratulations!!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Sue on January 8, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I just started crying when I saw your post! How wonderful! Congratulations! (I wouldn’t let myself check your blog yesterday to increase the odds that it would have happened when I checked today!) You are a beautiful family.

  4. Georgia on January 8, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Gorgeous!! I never would have guessed Olivia. It’s beautiful! and what gorgeous eyes. Our “little” Claire was 8 lbs 5 oz so all I can say is “Well done!” it’s the most amazing experience to bring them into this world and only more amazing having them in it. Here’s to many many beautiful moments ahead~

  5. Elle on January 8, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Congratulations to you and the Pilot! A beautiful little girl with a beautiful name!

  6. Melissa K on January 8, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful! I hope all 3 of you are doing well.

  7. Allie Q (Fit Geek) on January 8, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Hi Gina,

    Not sure if you’ll get a chance to read this among the 300+ comments, but in case you do, I wanted to not only say congratulations, but that it’s been a pleasure watching your journey through pregnancy and now, birth. I first started following you right when you made your pregnancy announcement, and to be honest I’m kind of indifferent about children and having a family life. So I expected to pay more attention to the fitness/health posts. However, I know this might sound cheesy, but I feel like I was there along with you through the journey. And I really enjoyed reading your pregnancy updates. More so than I expected. Even though I’ve never met you before, I feel genuinely happy for you. And I learned a lot about pregnancy too! Who knows, maybe you’ve helped to stir up some maternal feelings deep below the surface. (Not that it’ll happen any time soon, but it’s good to know I’m not a total robot.) So once again, congratulations and thanks for sharing your life with us.

  8. Karen on January 8, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Wonderful, fantastic, news!! I really cannot commend you enough for sharing your and Tom’s journey with beautiful Olivia. I sincerely regard you as an exceptional person, and I also deeply admire your ability for rational thinking and flexibility, not to mention sincerity.

    Your daughter is gorgeous, already so alert and interactive with her life!

    I wish ongoing and everlasting health and happiness to you and your family!!

    OK, now for the fun part I wish I had posted; totally knew it would be the 8th, was hoping the name was Olivia, and was convinced Bella was having sympathy pains for you. She is such a special little girl!!

  9. R @ Learning As I Chop on January 8, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Congratulations! She’s beautiful and you look great too!

  10. chely on January 8, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Congratulations!!! Olivia is beautiful! Glad you are all doing well. xoxo

  11. Lily on January 8, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Congratulations!! She is a beauty!!!

  12. Jill on January 8, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Amazing!! Congratulations Gina & Tom, and thank you for sharing your journey and happy news with us all.

  13. Raewyn (Graceful Eats) on January 8, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Oh, Gina, congratulations to you and Tom!! My heart overflowed reading this post..she is so beautiful and she looks like you! Bahah, I did the exact same thing as Caitlin (HTP): woke up this morning, rolled over, and check Twitter to see if the little lady had come! ๐Ÿ™‚

    And I love her name! That was one of my guesses – I was almost named Olivia!

    xoxo,
    Raewyn/Grace

    P.S. You look BEAUTIFUL, btw!! ๐Ÿ˜€

  14. Jess@pinkchilli on January 8, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    This made me so emotional, following your journey all the way through has been amazing. You have the perfect little family. Lots of love xxxx

  15. Rachel on January 8, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I love looking at her adorable faces. She’s been waiting to meet you both for a long time. So awesome.

  16. Becky on January 8, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    congratulations! she is beautiful!

  17. Brittany on January 8, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Congradulations! I am so excited for you! Olivia is such a beatiful name, to match a beautiful little baby. Thank you for sharing your journey ๐Ÿ™‚

  18. kara on January 8, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Olivia is beautiful!!! Congratulations Gina and The Pilot! and Bella!

  19. Courtney on January 8, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    This made me tear up!! Olivia is absolutely beautiful! I wish you guys nothing but the best, and can’t wait to hear how everything went!!! xoxox

  20. Izzy on January 8, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Congratulations! Beautiful girl with a beautiful (classic, yet not super common) name. Beautiful family!

    Wishing you all the best ๐Ÿ™‚

    izzy
    xo

  21. Anna on January 8, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    She’s SO beautiful!

  22. Alison (Fueling for Fitness) on January 8, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    She is stunning! Congratulations to you and your family :):)

  23. Nicole on January 8, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Congratulations Gina and Tom!!!

  24. Ashley on January 8, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Oliva is gorgeous! Congratulations!

  25. Morgan on January 8, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    OMG!!! Congratulations!!! So precious!! What a beautiful face and perfect name!! Sending lots of love to your new little family!!

  26. Roselie on January 8, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    Oh my, she is so cute! Congratulations!

  27. runnin4fun on January 8, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Congratulations! She is beautiful. ๐Ÿ™‚

  28. Shaina on January 8, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I’m loving the tongue sticking out haha.

  29. Janiek on January 8, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Silly I know, but I just cried. So beautiful. And my parents input: That’s a pretty baby.
    Remember everything, cause you will never want to forget.
    beautiful.

  30. Leslie on January 8, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Congratulations! I got online just to see if you had the baby yet! She’s very adorable. You have a great blog, I love all the workouts and workout tips.

  31. Esther on January 8, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Awww, congratulations Gina! So happy for you!

  32. Noelle on January 8, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    She is absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations!

  33. Brett Marie on January 8, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Congrats! Olivia is stunning- those eyes, forget it!! So cute. Congrats again, and thanks for letting us all go through your journey to mommyhood with you ๐Ÿ™‚

  34. Christin@purplebirdblog on January 8, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Already making cute funny faces! Congratulations!

  35. Lisa on January 8, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    What a beautiful baby girl. Congrats to you and your family! Welcome to the world, Olivia :).

  36. Tiffany on January 8, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    So much joy for you and your family. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us! Sending lots of love! Happy birthday to Olivia!

  37. Victoria @ The Pursuit of Hippieness on January 8, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    She is seriously so stunning. A beautiful name for a beautiful girl!

  38. Gen on January 8, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Aaaww congrats!

  39. amanda on January 8, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    awwww! ready to cry, she is so beautiful!! Look at those eyes, she is alert and ready to go…probably to a baby zumba class lol

  40. Rachel on January 8, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    She’s gorgeous! Congratulations!!!

  41. Avery on January 8, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    What an absolutely beautiful baby!!! Congratulations! Love the name Olivia too! I can’t wait to hear all about her ๐Ÿ™‚

  42. natalie on January 8, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    she is beautiful! congratulations!

  43. Laura @ Backstage Balance on January 8, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Olivia is beautiful. And you look amazing for having just given birth!
    Congratulations to you and the Pilot, and big Sis Bella!

  44. Allison on January 8, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Big congrats!!! She is adorably beautiful ๐Ÿ˜€ And FABULOUS name!

  45. SAL on January 8, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    What an alert beauty!! Congratulations, mom and dad!

  46. maryz on January 8, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    So beautiful! Congrats!

  47. Molly on January 8, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Yay!!! Congrats! She looks perfect!

  48. Bekki on January 8, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    CONGRATS!!! She is beautiful!!!

  49. Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) on January 8, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Beautiful name- beautiful baby girl! I’m so happy for you!

  50. Sarah on January 8, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful. You’re going to have so much fun.

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