My Baby Girl.
With a lot of stories, it's best to start at the beginning. But I'm still recovering from surgery and adjusting to a sleep regimen that … well, doesn't include much sleep. So I figured I'd start at the end and work my way backwards.
We've gone from "It's on!" to "She's here!"
My daughter and me. I've been waiting a long time to write that phrase.
Our little baby BSparl was born, healthy and strong and at 6 lbs 15 oz, on April 15th at 9:09 am. "She's coming! She's almost here," the doctors all started speaking in unison, and seconds later, the sound of my baby girl crying pierced the operating room.
And at that moment, Chris and I became her parents, and our whole world changed with her first breath.
BSparl and her daddy
We were a family before our baby girl arrived, but now our hearts are swollen with love for this new little creature. (And she's very tolerant of her goofy parents as we negotiate this incredible learning curve. She didn't even mind when I couldn't figure out how to snap up her first baby outfit without making it into adorable, yet useless, clothing origami. Why on Earth are there so many blasted snappy things?)
I'm slowly making my way through emails and cards, but I want you guys to know that Chris and I (and BSparl!) really appreciate all of your emails, cards, gifts, prayers, well-wishes, and support. Thanks to the wonderful people who offered to guest post, I'll be hosting the words of others on and off for a few more weeks, but I'll be popping in with updates and the full birth story. There's so much to tell.
In the meantime, THANK YOU so much for everything. Our baby is healthy and that is in part to the support I've received from you all You guys mean a lot to us, as a family, and I can't thank you enough.
She thinks deep thoughts. Mostly about poop, I believe, but deep nonetheless.
Comments
Kerri,
You look fantastic... Your daughter is just perfect. I am glad you posted pics, wasn't sure if you were going to! You give me HOPE.
MUCH LOVE AND HAPPINESS TO YOU AND BSPARL!
XOXOXO
CYBER AUNTIE G
Posted by: Gina | April 26, 2010 08:55 AM
I see Daddy is sporting the typical hospital beard that I always see on first time dads. Hehe.
Kerri, she is absolutely adorable. I love the smile on your face when you're holding her. So happy for you guys. =)
Posted by: Holly | April 26, 2010 08:56 AM
Congratulations! She looks like a total sweetie.
Posted by: Jeff | April 26, 2010 08:56 AM
Kerri, your daughter is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for allowing us to see her. We are all so thrilled for your family!
Posted by: Vivian | April 26, 2010 08:57 AM
Ok kerri, she is the most adorable thing I have ever seen, and I am sat here with tears in my eyes wishing I had my own little one! You are a freaking star, and I know that all of your readers are so proud of you. Bsparl is just beautiful, and you and chris must be so, so proud of your little munckin.
most of all thank YOU for keeping us updated on your journey, and thank you for giving me (and US) the opportunity to write for you.
Much love
Sam (TBG) xoxoxox
Posted by: Samantha | April 26, 2010 08:59 AM
WOAH SHE'S GORGEOUS! Like, for real, one of the prettiest newborns I have ever seen. You look glowing and I am so, so happy for you! Welcome beautiful little BSparl!
Posted by: Lindsay R. | April 26, 2010 09:00 AM
Kerri and Chris, Congratulations!! She's a beautiful baby. Best wishes for your family!
Posted by: Lisa | April 26, 2010 09:00 AM
OMG! She is SOOOOO CUUUTTTEEEE!!!! You guys are going to be wonderful parents!
Posted by: Sarah | April 26, 2010 09:00 AM
She's a beauty! Congratulations! I hope you're feeling much better now.
Posted by: Grace | April 26, 2010 09:05 AM
OMG GOOD JOB KERRI!!!! She IS the most beautiful baby. That picture of her on Chris's chest reminds me and my husband how there is NOTHING else sweeter! Welcome to motherhood you are going to "ROCK" it.
Posted by: robin macke | April 26, 2010 09:06 AM
Kerri, she's gorgeous and you look fantastic! Congratulations to you and Chris and welcome little BSparl. Yet another diabetic mommy succes story! :)
Posted by: Andrea | April 26, 2010 09:08 AM
Adorable! Congratulations to you both. And yes, the snappy thingeys are annoying!! Especially when they have soiled a diaper. I got to the point I just snapped one on the bottom because I was changing so many blasted diapers.
Posted by: Traci | April 26, 2010 09:08 AM
Wow, what a cutie! And I can tell already from the photos that she's very advanced; perhaps even gifted!!!
Posted by: Moira | April 26, 2010 09:11 AM
Keri, you look absolutely radiant holding your preciousdaughter! And the photo of Chris and BSparl is too adorable for words!
Thank your for sharing your journey and giving hope to other women with diabetes who hope to be moms one day. Nikki (Shire)
Posted by: Nikki Thomason | April 26, 2010 09:12 AM
Awww, she's so cute!
Posted by: Andrea | April 26, 2010 09:13 AM
Congrats Kerri!! I am so, so happy for you. And she may just be the cutest newborn I've ever seen. Hang in there and update when you can. :-)
Posted by: zip | April 26, 2010 09:13 AM
Congrats to all. What a cutie!!
Wishing you all, the very best of health and luck...
Posted by: Mike Young | April 26, 2010 09:14 AM
Kerri,
BSparl is absolutely adorable. I'm so happy for you and the whole family.
Posted by: Chris Bishop | April 26, 2010 09:15 AM
What a beautiful little girl! Congratulations to the new family!!!!
Posted by: Val | April 26, 2010 09:16 AM
I'm an OB nurse, so I see a lot of babies, but, trust me, yours is a beauty! Those eyes! That hair! (Red?) Those lips! Mazel Tov!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Deb | April 26, 2010 09:20 AM
You know that thing they say about every baby being ugly when they're born....they're wrong. She's possibly one of the most beautiful babies I've ever seen.
Congrats.
Posted by: Cara | April 26, 2010 09:21 AM
Adorable! I want one! (oh, wait..)
Congrats!! And good luck with the snaps. ;)
Posted by: Harry | April 26, 2010 09:21 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 26, 2010 09:21 AM
She is beautiful! Just as you and Chris are. Best wishes, I'm sure she is thinking about all this light and smiling faces staring at her....Not Poop!
She is a very lucky little girl to have you for her mommy!
Enjoy!
Posted by: David Wenger | April 26, 2010 09:23 AM
Oh my gosh! She is simply perfect look. Well done!!!
and snaps..yes...snaps.
Posted by: michelle | April 26, 2010 09:25 AM
Congratulations!!! She is so beautiful! You made my day! You look so happy and I'm just thrilled for the Sparling family!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | April 26, 2010 09:25 AM
She's gorgeous!
You guys are a great family :)
Posted by: Kermit | April 26, 2010 09:27 AM
She is beautiful!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Scott | April 26, 2010 09:30 AM
Kerri:
Isn't it amazing how all the trials and tribulations of the past month vanish when you look at this magnificent (gorgeous!!) child that you & Chris (and kudos to your amazing medical team too!) have brought into the world...Looking forward to hearing you talk about all your HIGHS that aren't about your glucose meter, but rather about your daughter's daily accomplishments!!! Your story touches us all- especially the moms of daughters with diabetes, so give your mom an extra hug from us too!!!
Renee
Posted by: Renee | April 26, 2010 09:30 AM
Oh my God, I can't believe you are holding your doughter! I am so happy she is healthly! This gives me so much hope, that my baby is going to be also healthly.
She is absolutley cute and whooooaaaahhh, look at the hair!
Hugs and kisses from Slovenia
Posted by: tejka | April 26, 2010 09:33 AM
she is absolute perfection. Congratulations and enjoy these wonderous days!
Posted by: deb | April 26, 2010 09:33 AM
Wow! She is lovely! Enjoy every second! congrats and sleep when you can....!!! Looking forward to your updates!
Posted by: Suze | April 26, 2010 09:34 AM
She is so precious! Congratulations to you both. Wishing you luck during your learning curve. You'll both do great!
Posted by: Elissa | April 26, 2010 09:37 AM
She's beautiful. Her name is?????
Posted by: Dave | April 26, 2010 09:40 AM
SHE. IS. BEAUTIFUL.:)
Posted by: libby | April 26, 2010 09:45 AM
I know what the B in BSparl stands for - BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Sara | April 26, 2010 09:46 AM
Congratulations Kerri and Chris! Your daughter is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing some pics. :)
Posted by: SaraR | April 26, 2010 09:48 AM
What a cutie!!
Posted by: Gary | April 26, 2010 09:51 AM
Those first two pictures are great, but that last one is off the charts unbelievable!! Best wishes to you, Chris and and the new star of your family BSparl!!
Posted by: Kevin | April 26, 2010 09:51 AM
Tears in my eyes, joyful & happy for you!
Posted by: Susannah Fox | April 26, 2010 09:52 AM
You look elated and both of you look beautiful. Oh, Chris too, of course! Congratulations.
Posted by: Jules | April 26, 2010 09:53 AM
Beautiful.....God Bless you and your family. How are the grandparents doing?
Posted by: dargirl | April 26, 2010 09:55 AM
Just adorable! Well done Mummy and Daddy!
Posted by: Amanda | April 26, 2010 09:58 AM
Oh, Kerri, she's breathtaking!!
Posted by: Leigh | April 26, 2010 10:02 AM
Oh Kerri, She's just beautiful. I'm so happy for you and your little family and look forward to hearing of all your adventures.
Cyber-hugs to you all!
Posted by: babscampbell | April 26, 2010 10:03 AM
What a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing these pictures. On behalf of every family with a daughter who has diabetes, thank you. You give me hope that someday she will be a mommy too.
Posted by: JustJenny | April 26, 2010 10:06 AM
She is BEAUTIFUL! Absolutely precious! I am so happy for you and Chris!Thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: Heather | April 26, 2010 10:10 AM
What a gorgeous family y'all make. She's beautiful, and I know that you and Chris are wonderful parents.
Posted by: Nicole | April 26, 2010 10:11 AM
Two words: "beautiful" and "congratulations!!!"
Posted by: Melanie | April 26, 2010 10:14 AM
Oh so cuuuuuute :-) How are the kitties adjusting?!?!
Posted by: Kathy | April 26, 2010 10:15 AM
Congrats - remember how I said way back "Your life changes when they hand you your child the first time?
She's a cutie. Take LOTS of pictures, and ENJOY. She'll be grown up before you know it (But she'll ALWAYS be you baby)
Posted by: KG2V | April 26, 2010 10:17 AM
What a stunner Kerri :) You did a fabulous job!
Posted by: Amy | April 26, 2010 10:18 AM
Wow, she is a doll! Thanks for sharing the photos and glad to hear you are all well.
Posted by: Kathy Early | April 26, 2010 10:18 AM
She is beautiful! Congrats.
Posted by: Lesia | April 26, 2010 10:20 AM
Precious, precious, precious! Thank you for posting! You give me hope that one day I can have my own healthy wee one. So happy for your new, little family. Congratulations!
Posted by: Emily | April 26, 2010 10:21 AM
OMG, she's beautiful. Congrats you guys, I can't begin to express how happy I am for your family (cats included!)
Posted by: Tabatha | April 26, 2010 10:21 AM
She is beautiful! Congratulations you guys!
Posted by: Scott K. Johnson | April 26, 2010 10:24 AM
Is that her mama's nose I see? :)
Congrats :)
Posted by: Rachel | April 26, 2010 10:25 AM
Look at all the hair! She is so beautiful. I am so glad that everyone in your family is happy and healthy!
Posted by: Tracy | April 26, 2010 10:31 AM
Mercy, she is just beautiful. Good luck with the baby clothing and other fun stuff - makes you think babies should come with a 100 page user manual!
Posted by: Bernard Farrell | April 26, 2010 10:34 AM
She's gorgeous!!
Posted by: Prudie | April 26, 2010 10:34 AM
She's beautiful...congratulations!!
Posted by: Michelle | April 26, 2010 10:37 AM
She's beautiful!!!! Congrats!
Posted by: Penny | April 26, 2010 10:42 AM
Congrats! She is beautiful.
Posted by: RickS | April 26, 2010 10:43 AM
She is an old soul.
To the victor go the spoils. May continued blessings abound.
Posted by: Minnesota Nice | April 26, 2010 10:44 AM
awesome. Congrats. beautiful. :)
Posted by: Casey | April 26, 2010 10:50 AM
She's so beautiful Kerri, OMG!! Thanks for sharing some pics with us and I was so glad to ear those words "healthy and strong" that I had tears in my eyes!!!
Love your picture with her. You look fantastic and so happy :)
Congratulations to you guys! and THANK YOU for giving me hope.
Posted by: Célia | April 26, 2010 10:50 AM
Thanks for sharing pics with us!!
Posted by: Scott S | April 26, 2010 10:53 AM
Congratulations! You have an incredibly beautiful baby girl!
Posted by: Tracie | April 26, 2010 10:54 AM
Welcome BSparl! Congratulations Mom and Dad, she's a beautiful little girl!
Posted by: Zazzy | April 26, 2010 10:55 AM
Wow is all I can say. You have given encouragement to many other PWD's that want to get pregnant and have petite les enfants! If only I was younger, and could do it all over again, but I'll live thru' you and others as you bring little bebes to the world! (((( hugs ))))
\^^/ Fat Cat Anna \^^/
Posted by: FatCatAnna | April 26, 2010 10:55 AM
My goodness, Kerri. She is just gorgeous. I'm so happy for you all!
Posted by: sherry | April 26, 2010 10:56 AM
She is perfect Kerri! I am so happy for the three of you. I am speak less but so glad you let us have a gimps of your amazing daughter.
You should be very proud of yourself. I have been reading your story for a long time and I am so happy that I have been able to hear and know about you and your precious daughter. Thank you.
Posted by: Nina | April 26, 2010 10:56 AM
She's beautiful! :)
Posted by: SuperG | April 26, 2010 11:00 AM
Congrats & best wishes Kerri, Chris & BSparl :o)
Posted by: Vijay | April 26, 2010 11:02 AM
Kerri-
You look so happy holding your little girl. Thank you for sharing your whole pregnancy journy. It continues to make my own journy to motherhood easier. In 10 weeks I'll have to email you a photo of my own little girl.
Posted by: Autumn | April 26, 2010 11:06 AM
What an extraordinarily beautiful baby! You have been blessed- as has your little one. Congratulations!
Posted by: Debi in Oregon | April 26, 2010 11:09 AM
:) Congratulations.
Posted by: Chris | April 26, 2010 11:13 AM
o my gosh...so precious!
Posted by: Nan | April 26, 2010 11:19 AM
What a lucky girl! You deserve every blessed moment - and as much sleep as you can get! riva
Posted by: riva | April 26, 2010 11:29 AM
Kerri, all your hard work paid off! She is absoultely beautiful, and you did an awesome job in getting her here, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us, she is beautiful! Congrats Kerri and Chris :)
Posted by: Kate_Ireland | April 26, 2010 11:34 AM
What a journey! And with a perfect ending! Congrats!
Posted by: Barbara | April 26, 2010 11:46 AM
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
Posted by: Danielle | April 26, 2010 11:47 AM
Hooray!
Posted by: Lyrehca | April 26, 2010 11:53 AM
Look at all that hair she is soo cute you did well and I know you guys will make great parents!
Posted by: Carey Lisk | April 26, 2010 11:54 AM
Congratulations to you all. Your daughter is absolutely gorgeous, so alert and sooooo aware and content. Treasure her always as I am sure you both will...Love always Carolyn from Australia - sorry for not being in touch in a very long time - stopped blogging due to illness, but life is starting to get back on track so coming back online again - hope to blog again one day but have to start over as can't gain access to old blog....very weird...
Posted by: Carolyn | April 26, 2010 11:59 AM
She is gorgeous! Congrats!! I'm so with you on the snaps...seriously a pain!
Posted by: Meri | April 26, 2010 12:06 PM
She is so beautiful. Congrats :)
Posted by: Stephanie | April 26, 2010 12:08 PM
Congratulations!! I agree with the others that she is the prettiest baby I have ever seen. You must be on cloud 9!
Posted by: Tammy | April 26, 2010 12:09 PM
What a gorgeous little girl! Or like we'd say in Spanish: qué cosita más divina!! Congratulations to you and Chris! Thank you for giving hope to those of us with diabetes that would like children, and for letting us live vicariously through your pregnancy with you.
Posted by: Raquel Chiquillo | April 26, 2010 12:13 PM
Congratulations! What a beauty of a baby! Thank you for sharing your journey along the way as you have been a great source of inspiration for me! Thanks!
Posted by: Jenny | April 26, 2010 12:18 PM
She's GORGEOUS!! Congrats, you guys!
Posted by: Erin | April 26, 2010 12:23 PM
Ohhh... she is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you both, and welcome to the world little BSparl!
:)
Posted by: Ali | April 26, 2010 12:28 PM
You look estatic .. I'm sure it may take quite some time to come off of cloud 9 huh?! And she is one cute little munchkin :) Congratulations to you and Chris and I wish you the best of health and happiness always.
Posted by: Stacey D. | April 26, 2010 12:41 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! All the hard work paid off! She's adorable and perfect. Take care and enjoy her!
Posted by: Holly | April 26, 2010 12:41 PM
she is lovely well done to both of you
Posted by: sami | April 26, 2010 12:44 PM
She's beautiful! Congrats! And thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Posted by: Chris | April 26, 2010 01:03 PM
She is absolutely gorgeous (as if you didn't already know that!) Congratulations to you and Chris. She was certainly worth everything you went through...and then some!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 26, 2010 01:04 PM
Wow-o-wow, she's GORGEOUS! Congratulations to you both, and welcome to the world, BSparl!
Posted by: Pubsgal | April 26, 2010 01:08 PM
BSparl is one of the most beautiful babies I've seen. And you look great, too! Congrats!!! I wish you both good health... and good sleep!
Posted by: jessica | April 26, 2010 01:13 PM
Ah, just what I've been waiting for. :) Congratulations!
Posted by: Tekakwitha | April 26, 2010 01:15 PM
Congrats to you and your cutie!
Posted by: Becca | April 26, 2010 01:20 PM
Congratulations, Kerri and Chris!!! She is SO beautiful!!! What wonderful photos. I am so happy for you and your family.
Posted by: Laurel | April 26, 2010 01:27 PM
Congratulations Kerri! She is adorable! I think we were all waiting patiently for this post... :)
Posted by: Krystle | April 26, 2010 01:28 PM
She is absolutely the most beautiful little nugget I've seen all year.... and there's been a LOT of little nuggets this year!
Posted by: Sarah J | April 26, 2010 01:49 PM
she's beautiful, good job baking her ;)
Posted by: michele | April 26, 2010 01:53 PM
She is sooo sooo cuuute!! Congratulations guys! :)
Posted by: Alison | April 26, 2010 01:59 PM
Kerri and Chris, congratulations on your most gorgeous daughter!! Really, she is absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Denise Reid | April 26, 2010 02:09 PM
Congrats on the beautiful baby!! Only 27 more weeks for me and hopefully I will have the same happy, perfect ending! Your story has been a great inspiration!
Posted by: Meghan | April 26, 2010 02:10 PM
Absolutely beautiful! You are blessed.
Posted by: Brooke | April 26, 2010 02:49 PM
KERRI CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is so beautiful and precious :) You are so lucky and my husband and I are SO HAPPY for you!
Posted by: Brenda W. | April 26, 2010 02:50 PM
Kerri, BSparl is lovely, but the pix of you has to be the best NEW MOM picture I think I have ever seen. Much congrats to you, Chris, and the lovely new lil one. May health and happiness bless you all.
Posted by: NJsoozie | April 26, 2010 03:01 PM
Kerri, she is beautiful! Congratulations! :)
Posted by: Dr. Berci Mesko | April 26, 2010 03:14 PM
She's beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Linda | April 26, 2010 03:23 PM
Congrats Kerri. She's beautiful, which is pretty amazing considering they aren't usually that cute right at the beginning, but you've defied the odds yet again. Best wishes to you and the family.
Jonathan
Posted by: Jonathan Richman | April 26, 2010 03:23 PM
Congratulations Kerri and Chris!! She's beautiful!!
Posted by: Penny | April 26, 2010 03:28 PM
She friggin' adorable!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jacque | April 26, 2010 04:03 PM
Kerri, she is a doll baby!!Im so glad you all are doing well. We have all been praying.
Posted by: patty | April 26, 2010 04:09 PM
So precious - beyond words....my heart is full....
Posted by: Donna | April 26, 2010 04:20 PM
Increadable. Nice job! Congrats to both of you, what a journy, and it is far from over.
Way cool. :o)
Iwish you well
Robert
Posted by: Robert | April 26, 2010 04:28 PM
YIPPEE!!!!!!!!! She's absolutely stunning :) What a gorgeous family!!!!!!!
Posted by: Wendy | April 26, 2010 04:29 PM
She's beautiful! And Kerri, you look great!!
Posted by: Katie I. | April 26, 2010 04:37 PM
Dear Kerri and Chris, and now little BSparl ~
I thought about you ALL DAY on BSparl's birth day and now, now you let me see how wonderful life can be, will be, and is ~ diabetes or not. Thank you.
Posted by: Debbilyme | April 26, 2010 04:44 PM
Congrats, Kerri. She's beautiful!
Posted by: Shannon | April 26, 2010 04:58 PM
Ooohhh, she looks so tiny in your arms in that first picture!! (And you look awesome too, by the way.) I could never get tired of seeing pictures of my new little friend. :D
Posted by: Karen | April 26, 2010 05:12 PM
I am so excited for you, and have been waiting all week for a picture of BSparl to post. :) Your smile says it all. Congratulations, and thank you for sharing this part of your life (affected by diabetes) with us all!!!!!!
Posted by: Carrie | April 26, 2010 05:46 PM
Congratulations to both you and Chris. She is beautiful! Thank you so much for sending the pics. It's wonderful to finally see her face. Wow!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 26, 2010 05:55 PM
Oh my gosh she is too gorgeous for words! You are both so lucky! Congratulations from New Zealand :D All the best, and thank you so much for sharing your journey with us :D
Posted by: Philippa | April 26, 2010 06:06 PM
She's so beautiful! Congratulations to both you and Chris! :) Thank you for posting the pictures! :D
Posted by: Anonymous | April 26, 2010 06:38 PM
I know you don't like repeat comments - must confess I didn't read them all - but I'm sure you don't mind hearing this more than a few times: she's really beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: allie | April 26, 2010 06:54 PM
Congratulations! She is beautiful! All your hard work has paid off.
Posted by: Rachel Kasper | April 26, 2010 07:44 PM
That's one seriously cute baby! Congrats to you & Chris! I hope you're having the times of your lives! (Three sentences in a row with exclamation points, holy crap!!!)
Posted by: Kevin | April 26, 2010 08:01 PM
Just in case you weren't sure from all these comments...SHE IS SOOOOO FRIGGIN' CUTE!!!!! I'm glad you decided to share a few pictures of your precious baby girl. I don't know about all your other readers, but I've given little BSparl a name of my own since you have wisely decided to keep her real name private :) Congrats Mommy!
Posted by: Jillian | April 26, 2010 08:07 PM
Congratulations Kerri.
She is beautiful!! You made me remember what it was like that first time. So special.
Posted by: Bethanne | April 26, 2010 08:09 PM
Kerri-
Bsparl is adoreable! You and Chris did a good job! Congrats.
Be Blessed
Cherise
Posted by: Cherise | April 26, 2010 08:21 PM
Off to a great start. May there be boundless happiness in the lifetime to come.
Cheers
Posted by: jeffrey | April 26, 2010 08:25 PM
OMG, she is absolutely beautiful! I just love her little face! She's perfect! Great job and thanks again for making it seem possible!
Posted by: Stefanie | April 26, 2010 08:31 PM
She is SOOO beautiful, and you look fantastic, as well. So happy for all of you!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Paula P. | April 26, 2010 08:32 PM
This makes me so happy Kerri! She is GORGEOUS and you look AMAZING. :) Much love to all of you!!!!
Posted by: Jocelyn | April 26, 2010 08:33 PM
Kerri, she is adorable! Three of my five girls just looked over my shoulder and in unison said, "Awwwww!"
Posted by: Sue/RFamHere | April 26, 2010 08:44 PM
SOOOO wonderful. I love her lips and her little chin. You must just want to kiss her night and day!!! Congratulations and feel good!!
Posted by: Laurie Rosen | April 26, 2010 08:46 PM
she's beautiful! you are one lucky girl
Posted by: Vicki | April 26, 2010 08:49 PM
Perfect!!
Posted by: karend1 | April 26, 2010 08:54 PM
She is gorgeous! And you look amazing for such a new mom!
Posted by: Aundrea | April 26, 2010 09:15 PM
Every time I hold a new born baby I cry - this time I didn't even need to hold her - I cried just looking at her - congratulations!
Posted by: JustLittleMe | April 26, 2010 09:17 PM
So beautiful! Congratulations.
Posted by: paige | April 26, 2010 09:34 PM
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ibu | April 26, 2010 09:35 PM
She is so beautiful! So happy for you and your husband!Diane
Posted by: Diane Faust-Counsellor | April 26, 2010 09:40 PM
She is so beautiful. She is one lucky girl to have you and chris as parents.
Posted by: zimbie45 | April 26, 2010 10:32 PM
Kerri!!!!! Congratulations to you and Chris. This has been a rock star year for two fantastically wonderful people. Little baby Sparling is clearly in amazing hands.
Posted by: shira | April 26, 2010 10:37 PM
Congratulations! She's beautiful and you look so happy!
Posted by: Natalie | April 26, 2010 10:51 PM
She is beautiful! Congratulations :)
Posted by: Alison | April 26, 2010 11:48 PM
She is so. very. sweet.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Laura | April 27, 2010 12:30 AM
Congratulations!!! She's beautiful!!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 27, 2010 01:06 AM
Oh, BSparl is beautiful and precious. I am so excited. I know you will be a great mommy and Chris will be an awesome daddy. Congratulations to you both.
Posted by: Kathy Mack | April 27, 2010 03:42 AM
Hurrah! Hearty congratulations to all three of you!
Posted by: Tim | April 27, 2010 04:10 AM
that there is one cute baby! Congrats!
Posted by: Kassie | April 27, 2010 06:54 AM
She is absolutely beautiful! She is by far the prettiest newborn I have ever seen. Congratulations Kerri & Chris!
Posted by: Brenda | April 27, 2010 07:36 AM
Goood jooooob!!!! Wow! She is so beautiful!
Posted by: Windy | April 27, 2010 08:01 AM
OMG! She is perfect. Absolutely beautiful. Many blessings and much love (and hopefully some sleep) to you all!
Posted by: Denise | April 27, 2010 10:12 AM
O my goodness!! She is a beauty!!! Congrats to you and Chris!!
Posted by: Leanna | April 27, 2010 10:54 AM
I also just wanted to tell you that I read the remark you made on twitter about not releasing a name and I just wanted to tell you I totally understand!! God bless :)
Posted by: Leanna | April 27, 2010 11:15 AM
WOWW, Congratulations Kerri , I've been waiting for this post from your side specially with the pretty angel BSparl , she looks amazing , God bless her and congratulations for the new momand new dad ,
Love,
Posted by: AMANY MAHER FROM DUBAI | April 27, 2010 11:33 AM
Being a mommy absolutely suits you perfectly! You look amazing, dad looks like he is in a blissful state and she is most definitely worth the wait and amazingly beautiful. Thank you again for sharing this journey with us.
Posted by: susan | April 27, 2010 11:39 AM
Sweet sassy molassey, that is one ridiculously beautiful baby. It's like you asked Central Casting to deliver the perfect baby or something!
All the best to you and Chris and Baby B. And as another commenter said, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us; if my daughter decides she wants to have a baby when she grows up, this shows her that she can.
Posted by: shannon | April 27, 2010 11:48 AM
THANK YOU, guys!! Chris and I just read through these comments and we are grinning ear-to-ear. I'm so glad you have finally "met" Ms. BSparl, and thanks again for all the kind words. :)
Posted by: Kerri. | April 27, 2010 12:02 PM
congrats on BSparl's arrival. She is gorgeous :)
thanks for giving us (as a diabetes community) the hope that a normal life and a normal pregnancy can happen.
Posted by: sarah | April 27, 2010 12:40 PM
Congrats to all of you!!! BSparl is beautiful, and you look fantastic!!
Posted by: Christine | April 27, 2010 02:11 PM
This is Amy's dad again. My wife and daughter speak often of you to me. You are incredible and your baby is beautiful. I wish you love, joy, health, and endurance. Earle
Posted by: Earle Ashbridge | April 27, 2010 02:41 PM
Squee! What a gorgeous baby. Congratulations, Kerri, Chris, and welcome to BSparl. :)
Posted by: Kendra | April 27, 2010 04:08 PM
You and baby look amazing! So happy for you and your new family!
Posted by: Christine Miserandino | April 27, 2010 04:22 PM
Congratulations Kerri, she is absolutely gorgeous.
sleep is MUCH easier when you co-sleep and breastfeed, keep her close to you, in a sling or a wrap, and she will be a content baby with minimal fussing during the day.
if you havent already heard/read about it, NINO (nine in nine out) and Attatchment Parenting, are awesome. saved my sanity as a parent!
Posted by: Tiffany | April 27, 2010 04:39 PM
You are both an inspiration for others! Enjoy the new adventure......
Posted by: Drea | April 27, 2010 05:30 PM
Sooo CUTE!
And I'm so happy to hear that you're both well.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Vera | April 27, 2010 06:08 PM
oh my gosh!! So cute!!! You both look great, and she was a perfect size. so much hair!! I'm sorry, I'm just so excited for you guys :)
Posted by: chrissy | April 27, 2010 06:08 PM
She's beautiful! Congrats and you should be very proud of the hard work! Enjoy. Babies are such amazing little beings.
Posted by: Cara Bauer | April 27, 2010 07:40 PM
Need a Thesaurus to not repeat all the "cute", "gorgeous" and "beautiful" comments. She is all of that...and more. :) You are blessed beyond measure. Continued blessings to you and your happy family.
Posted by: "D" as in "D" | April 27, 2010 09:08 PM
BEAUTIFUL BABY!!! Congrats to you!!
Posted by: susie | April 28, 2010 03:58 AM
I am soooo happy for you. She's absolutely beautiful.
Do you have a name yet??
Posted by: Donna Clerkin | April 28, 2010 05:26 AM
Your daughter is just beautiful. Sorry Chris she resmebles Kerri in those photos. I hope you guys get some sleep!!!
Huggs to you guys
Larry
Posted by: Larry K. | April 28, 2010 03:29 PM
Wow, what a gorgeous girl! I hope she does for you what my daughter did for me - sleeps through the night at 9 weeks and doesn't miss a good nights sleep for at least 14 years. My daughter has managed this despite my frequent nocturnal visits to check blood sugar.
Enjoy, little girls are very entertaining for years on end.
All the best,
Joan
Posted by: Joan Benz | April 28, 2010 10:04 PM
Hey Kerri, your baby girl is so precious! :) You give me hope that I can have a beautiful baby of my own! Thanks for sharing! God bless your family!
Posted by: Lindsay Campbell | April 29, 2010 06:00 PM
She looks beatiful! Congratulations :)
Posted by: Roman | April 30, 2010 01:26 AM