Introducing DD

The newest member of the Day Vies family arrived on the very first day of August 2014. This little one came straight from fairyland and has sprinkled stardust all over DH and me leaving us utterly enchanted.

We were shocked when the doctors informed us that her eyes were blue. I remember thinking that this is a very inappropriate time for jokes. (I'm trying to verify that my child and all of her limbs and digits. I also want to know that they are working properly!) However most doctors don't tell jokes and this one, though pleasant, wasn't joking. (Blue eyes. WOW. How did that happen???) They have darkened to a deep gray blue -- like a stormy sea and are fascinating to watch (when they're open). We don't know what color her eyes will be, but definitely not our mere-mortal shade of dark brown.

Thank you YLF for all of your well-wishes and positive energy -- it worked! I now have a beautiful daughter!

This post is also published in the youlookfab forum. You can read and reply to it in either place. All replies will appear in both places.

124 Comments

  • Inge replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful, Day Vies! Big congratulations to you and DH, and enjoy every precious moment with your new baby girl!

  • Sharon replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! She is gorgeous, just like her mother :)

  • Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago

    Congratulation to you & Mr DV. She is beautiful just like her mama :)

  • Mona replied 9 years ago

    She is so cute. Congrats to you and hubs! 

  • Astrid replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! :) She is gorgeous.

  • Vildy replied 9 years ago

    congratulations on the blessed event! Thank you for introducing us to your beautiful new daughter.

  • crutcher replied 9 years ago

    Your little love with the stormy sea eyes is just perfect...You will have many, many happy times watching her grow and turn into the woman you have always dreamed...These are special days, record the memories and make the time go slow...Best to you and your family...

  • replied 9 years ago

    Ooh, she is so beautiful! Just like her mama. I'm not surprised you are enchanted by those eyes. Truly lovely! Congratulations to you and DH.

  • dianne replied 9 years ago

    She is absolutely beautiful!!!  Congratulations.

  • Nebraskim replied 9 years ago

    O mi gosh so beautiful. So glad she's here. Your comment about sprinkling stardust is so sweet. Glad you, too, are doing well and everyone is healthy and happy. Thanks for sharing this joyful happy event with all of us.

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful DV. Congratulations.

  • Aubergine replied 9 years ago

    She's so beautiful!! Many congratulations to the whole family!

  • missvee replied 9 years ago

    What a beautiful baby! Enjoy every moment with your new addition. Hope you are feeling well too.

  • viva replied 9 years ago

    Gorgeous. Congratulations!!!!!

  • Thistle replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful! Congratulations!

    I hope mom is doing well too.

  • carter replied 9 years ago

    So beautiful! Enjoy every minute.

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    She's absolutely gorgeous! Hope you get some sleep!

  • Alexandra replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations!

  • pil replied 9 years ago

    Oh happy day! She is beautiful, Day Vies, thanks for sharing. Snuggle away!!

  • Kimberley replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful - congratulations to you and your DH.  Get lots of rest and enjoy every second you can with her ~ it all goes by so quickly!

  • Lucy replied 9 years ago

    Oh what a precious little bundle! Congratulations And enjoy

  • kerry replied 9 years ago

    Sooo gorgeous! Congratulations. Have fun and take care of yourself!

  • Claudia replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations. She is absolutely beautiful!

  • Rambling Ann replied 9 years ago

    Wonderful to hear it went well. I can't wait to see some WBWs (what baby wore) posts.

  • replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations, welcome to the world, little one!

  • Mary Beth (formerly LBD) replied 9 years ago

    She is just exquisite!   Congratulations!

  • Janet replied 9 years ago

    OK, I must admit, I don't generally go gaga over babies, but I did just coo right at the screen. :-) She is adorable -- look at that gorgeous hair and those eyes! I'm so glad everyone is doing well and you have a beautiful, healthy little girl. Congrats!

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    CONGRATS. Hope you and the little one are doing well. Take care, and savour these very precious moments together as tous les trios. xp

  • MsMary replied 9 years ago

    Perfect and beautiful!  Congratulations to you and Mr. DV, and happy birthday to your lovely little girl!!

  • Diana replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! She is gorgeous.

  • JAileen replied 9 years ago

    What a darling! Congratulations!

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations!  She is beautiful! 

  • abc replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations.  So very happy for you and your family.  Such an exciting time, glad to see you are enjoying every moment.

  • pastrygirl replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations!!!!! Those EYES!!! She's beautiful!!

  • shedev replied 9 years ago

    She's adorable.

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    Many congratulations!!! Enjoy :)

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    Such an elegant face -- love her eyes, but also that beautiful perfect bow shape of her mouth.  What a sweetie!  Congratulations and blessings to you, DV!

  • amiable replied 9 years ago

    Beautiful DV!  Congratulations!  Wishing you plenty of rest as you recover :)

  • rabbit replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations!  Hoping the family all get some time for rest and snuggling. 

  • Mochi replied 9 years ago

    Whoa. This one looks way too wise and all-knowing :) What a gorgeous little sweetie-pie. Congratulations. 

  • Echo replied 9 years ago

    Oh, what wonderful news! Congratulations on your beautiful new baby daughter, DayVies! I am so happy for you and your family!

  • fern replied 9 years ago

    What a lovely baby girl! Congratulations!

  • annagybe replied 9 years ago

    Congrats!

  • celia replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations!She is beautiful.

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    Welcome to baby! She is indeed beautiful.

    Also, they so *lie* to you in genetics biology class... hehe ;)

  • Marlene replied 9 years ago

    Adorable!  Congratulations!  Soon you will be having fun dressing her in adorable little girl clothes!  

  • LACeleste replied 9 years ago

    Such a stunning little baby!  Congratulations!

  • JenA replied 9 years ago

    Happy Birthday and Congratulations! She's beautiful like her mom.

  • Isis replied 9 years ago

    What a beautiful baby!  Enjoy these days :)

  • Aziraphale replied 9 years ago

    Wow! Congratulations! She's gorgeous. xo

  • replied 9 years ago

    Ahhh, such a sweet little face. She is beautiful. Congratulations!

  • milehighstyle (Linda) replied 9 years ago

    Welcome, Baby DV!

  • kellygirl replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! Baby is gorgeous!

  • Laurinda replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations!

  • UmmLila (Lisa) replied 9 years ago

    A thousand congratulations!

  • Eliza replied 9 years ago

    Welcome to your gorgeous, cherished daughter, Day Vies! So happy for your family.

  • Hil replied 9 years ago

    Ahhhh - welcome to the world baby DV! She is lovely! I hope you're doing well! Take it easy ok?

  • Marley replied 9 years ago

    Accch - I can't stand it -she's beautiful!  Yes, I think that I can almost see the fairy dust in her eyes.  So very happy for you!

  • Ginkgo replied 9 years ago

    What a beautiful girl! I'm enchanted with not just her eyes but her sweet little chin. Congratulations!

  • MsMaven replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations to new Mom and new Dad of such a beautiful baby.

  • deb replied 9 years ago

    Congratulation to all three of you, DD made it into the world safely and you and the hubster are now glorious parents. DD is darling.

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    She is perfection personified.  Her eyes, her hair, her complexion - it will all change.  But she will remain the center of your life forever. :)

  • E replied 9 years ago

    Oh my goodness! She's so adorable, especially for a newborn: I bet within a couple months she'll be impossible cute. :D I'm so glad you're both doing well: congrats to you as new parents! Love your description too with the fairydust.

  • lyn* replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! I'm sure someone has already posted that most babies are born with blue eyes and they gradually become darker as they age (something to do with the cells that produce darker pigment take a longer time to mature ... or something like this...) so no need for inappropriate jokes! Besides, blue eyes are recessive ;)

  • BethL replied 9 years ago

    Aww, she's so beautiful! Congratulations, Day Vies!

  • Sal replied 9 years ago

    So exciting, congratulations! She is beautiful:)

  • Lyn D. replied 9 years ago

    How did I miss the lead-up to this?
    Congratulations and best wishes to you and DH!
    She looks like an Angel for sure :)

  • Alana in Canada replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful. Congratulations! Sleep whenever you can.

  • Suja replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations.  Thank you for sharing your little one with us.

  • Kristin SF replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! She is so precious. You and DH must be over the moon. Thank you for sharing your bundle of joy with us! :-)

  • goldenpig replied 9 years ago

    She's so beautiful. Love her wise expression. Congrats Day Vies!

  • ironkurtin replied 9 years ago

    What a gorgeous child! Mazel Tov! Wishing you much happiness and joy and some sleep!

  • Peri replied 9 years ago

    Oh so cute!!!! I can't wait to see more pics of her in cute baby clothes!

  • Glory replied 9 years ago

    Congrats on your lovely DD. So very happy for you!

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations, Day Vies! She is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the picture and the news with us.

  • Kristin L replied 9 years ago

    She looks beautiful! Congratuations!!! 

  • Von replied 9 years ago

    She's beautiful! I love teensy new baby faces. She looks very alert!

  • glamourpuss replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations on your new baby angel!  She's adorable and looks so serene.

  • Classically Casual replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! She looks perfect!

  • DonnaF replied 9 years ago

    What a cutie!  Thanks for sharing.

  • Windchime replied 9 years ago

    So glad you posted this happy news! Congratulations to you and DH. This little one will be the source of some of the greatest joy in your lives.

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    Congrats, what a cutie!

    (I had blue eyes when I was born too, but quickly turned very very dark brown. The color shown in the photo is gorgeous, I hope she keeps that unique and mysterious looking shade!)

  • Aquamarine replied 9 years ago

    I have been waiting for this post! She is gorgeous like her Mama! Congratulations and many blessings!

  • Sveta replied 9 years ago

    Oh, she is a cutie pie! Did you pick  name already? Congratulations to you and DH! This is a life changing event for sure.
    I had blue eyes when I was born and then they turned to grey and later to light brown. I think it is pretty common for babies to be born with blue orgrey eyes and then change the color completely. Whatever color her eyes turn in the end I am sure they will be as beautiful as her Mom's! :-)

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    I can see why that little beauty has stolen your hearts - what a precious gem :)

    Congratulations to you and your DH!

  • Runcarla replied 9 years ago

    Perfect in every way! Lucky mom! Luckier baby to have you for a mom. Congratulations!

  • Debora replied 9 years ago

    Oh! She is so beautiful! Congratulations!

  • Debbie replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! She is beautiful.

  • SarahTheWhite replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations!! Your daughter is just beautiful! Isn't it amazing how quickly you can love someone with your whole heart that you've only just met? It truly is like magical fairy dust... I am so very happy for you!

  • Gracie replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations on your beautiful daughter. Lots of health for both of you!

  • gardenchick replied 9 years ago

    I've been looking out for this news...congratulations, she's stunning! We're waiting to see the sophisticated colors of her onesies :-)

  • Adelfa replied 9 years ago

    Only saw this now. She is gorgeous. Congratulations!

  • AJ replied 9 years ago

    Oh she is beautiful!! So so happy for you and your hubby!

    I pray all is not too difficult. The first month is the hardest!

    Enjoy all the coos and stares and sleepy smiles!

    Congrats!!

  • Deborah replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! She is just beautiful!

  • LAR101 replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! Welcome little one and welome to you & DH on entering the world of parenting. Wishing your whole family much happiness.

  • Joyce B replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful. Congratulations to you and your husband! Enjoy the baby, they grow up very fast.

  • Ariadne replied 9 years ago

    Oh, wow, congratulations!  She's beautiful!

  • Susie replied 9 years ago

    Oh my goodness what a gorgeous baby! She looks so alert and just absolutely adorable. Congratulations!!

  • bella replied 9 years ago

    So pretty! Congratulations!!!

  • N-Marie replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! She is just beautiful and looks so alert! 

  • kkards replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations! and welcome to the next member of YLF!

  • columbine(erin) replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations on your gorgeous new daughter!

  • Day Vies replied 9 years ago

    Thank you YLF. You all are so generous with your complements and they are much appreciated (Secretly they let me know I am not completely biased :-) ) .

    I am recovering quite nicely. DH is taking very good care of both of us. He started his paternity leave the day before DD was born and will be home with us through the first week of September. The timing is perfect because that is how long it will take for me to recover physically.

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    She's an absolute beauty, Day Vies -- just like her mama. 

    I love her darling little chin. She really does have a pixie like air to her. Glad to know you are doing well and how wonderful that the whole family gets some time to bond. 

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    I just found this! Congratulations! Baby Day is beautiful! Wishing you joy and love and some sleep.

  • replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful! Congratulations to you both. What a little darling!

  • Day Vies replied 9 years ago

    Joy - you won't believe it but her middle name happens to be Joy. So I always get a little chuckle when people say "bundle of joy", "the joys of parenthood" etc. They don't know how close to the truth they are.

  • MsMary replied 9 years ago

    Well, I'd say she is quite aptly named!  :)

  • Sarah A replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful! Congrats Day Vies :)

  • Ledonna N. replied 9 years ago

    I share in your happiness.

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    I'm sure that your little bundle of Joy will bring you more joy than you can imagine ;)

  • Gaylene replied 9 years ago

    She's beautiful just like her mama. And welcome to the wonderful roller-coaster ride of being someone's parent! :)

  • K. Period. replied 9 years ago

    Oh she's absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations!  

    And how could you post this in off topic!?!?!  I've been waiting for a post on the forum and nearly missed this.  This is much too important to be in the sidebar!  

    Can I guess? Did you have c-section? I hope your recovery is speedier than expected.  It isn't easy to have a baby, no matter how that baby arrives! But it is so very worth it.  I'm glad you are both happy and healthy.  

    (And fwiw my daughter was born with blue eyes that darkened to a beautiful toffee color.)   

       

  • elpgal replied 9 years ago

    Congratulations to you and your spouse!

  • Day Vies replied 9 years ago

    K.Period - I completely agree that this post is too important to be in a side bar  :-D but I wasn't quite sure where to post the news since announcing DD's arrival is definitely not about fashion. Perhaps I could have gotten away with calling the post "WIUTW" - what I used to wear? :-D I didn't want anyone to miss it, so I also posted it in my blog.

    A c-section was not in the plan but neither was the "prolonged labor". Let's just leave it at c-sections are money makers for hospitals.

    Deep toffee is a captivating eye color! I'd be perfectly happy with that. I am not at all sure what to expect in the way of DD's evolving eye color since no one in our immediate families has an eye color other than dark brown. 

  • Eliza replied 9 years ago

    Day Vies- I bet little Xxxx Joy will live up to her middle name and have an illuminating smile like her mother. Hope you are getting a bit of rest!

  • TraceyLiz65 replied 9 years ago

    Late to the party busy sending two of my children off to college soon..

    Congratulations, she is so beautiful!  Treasure every moment and tighten your seat belt, you are in for a fun ride!  

  • Jeanie replied 9 years ago

    Oh, I was just thinking about you DV.  Congratulations.....She is beautiful!! Enjoy all these precious moments. 

  • Alassë replied 9 years ago

    She is beautiful! :)

  • unfrumped replied 9 years ago

    Ok, I missed this as off - topic and was wondering whether you were too popped to post, until I saw the WIW. Congratulations! She is just adorable. Enjoy being in love with your baby!

  • minimalist replied 9 years ago

    What a lovely little lady!
    And if she has half her mama's style ...watch out, world!

  • Jules replied 9 years ago

    Wow, she truly is a stunner :) Congrats!

  • Deb replied 9 years ago

    Pretty, pretty baby girl. She has lovely strong features. Congratulations! Her newborn eye colour is not the permanent colour.....she'll most likely end up with dark eyes if you both have dark eyes, though this may take several months. I hope she is feeding well and you are getting some sleep. Treasure your precious baby and all the joy she brings.

  • Karie replied 9 years ago

    She is so beautiful! Congratulations!

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