Johanna Providence
7 lbs 10 oz, 21 inches long
Wednesday, August 12 at 5:22pm
Johanna means "God is gracious", which we have just been feeling in abundance lately, as we marvel over His goodness in our lives. We also felt that this gentle, feminine name really suited her, with her very delicate and sweet demeanor. We chose Providence in light of the fact that we've been learning more and more about His sovereign care over all things, and what a blessing it is to be under the providential hand of such a kind and loving God.
This little girl just loves her fingers and fist! I have a feeling she was well acquainted with them in the womb. She found her thumb in the first hour after birth!
Enjoying my sweet girl, the day after her birth. There is nothing in the world like the first few days with a newborn. So fleeting and so precious.
Caden just can't get over the new "bay" (yep, only one syllable- we're working on it!) and loves to give her kisses. Ryan is absolutely in love with his new daughter, and I'm glad I'm the one who gets to nurse her or else I don't think I would have many chances to hold this little girl!
Abbie holding Johanna this morning. She's the most doting big sister ever, and is so gentle and responsible with her.
I think I'll have the birth story ready later today, with more details and some photos from her arrival. Thank you so much for all of the congratulations and well wishes! Everyone is doing really well, just enjoying our new addition and praising God for her. So far, it feels like we're adjusting to being a family of 5 with relative ease (due in part to Grandma's help, I'm sure!), my recovery is going smoothly, and we're just having a wonderful time being together with Ryan off of work.
Starting on Monday, I'll begin to put up all the incredible guest posts that I've received, and I can't wait to share them with you. More to come soon...
Congratulations! She is beautiful! We welcomed our third child into this world on July 30th. A little boy, this time. I was due on August 9th, so it was fun to follow your blog and baby updates. This was my first home birth and we are so thankful for the blessing of our little Gabe.
Congrats! She is beautiful and I'm sure you'll enjoy her! What a blessing...
She is so beautiful! Her face reminds me of my second baby at birth for some reason. I love the last picture with your other daughter.
She has hair!!! :) :) :)
What a beautiful name, too! We actually almost picked it for our second child! I would still love to use it someday.
She's really lovely! I'm so happy that the Lord blessed you with her! Enjoy the newborness :)
Oh, she is PRECIOUS! Absolutely beautiful. Name meanings are very important in our family, too. I love the name you chose - it definitely suits her! Again, just SO many congrats!
Congratulations! What a beautiful little bundle of blessing! Love her name, very sweet and princess like as it should be.
Rest and enjoy your time with your family.
Thank you for all the sweet comments, ladies! We really are enjoying this little girl! :)
Michelle, we are pronouncing her name "Jo-hanna", rather than the more European pronunciation "Yo-hanna", and with "hanna" sounding slightly softer but still mostly like the "a" in "apple". Hopefully that's a helpful explanation. Pretty much we pronounce it like we're North American, and not particularly refined. :)
Congratulations, Stephanie! I am so glad you are doing well, and she is simply precious. I'm so happy you have another beautiful girl!
Beautiful! I love the big brother and sister pictures, they look so happy!
She is a beautiful addition to your already lovely family. Congratulations!
Congratulations! She's beautiful.
Oh, she's scrumptious! :)
What a beauty! I'm so happy for you!
wow, what a beautiful baby girl, such a blessing
x
Congratulations! :) She's beautiful!
How are you pronouncing her name?
Such sweet family photos.
Many blessings to you in this "babymoon" season,
Michele :)
Oh, congratulations! She is simply precious- just love those chubby cheeks! I am expecting a baby girl in about 4 weeks... seeing your pictures makes me ready! God is good!
Oh, and our 3rd son came out sucking his thumb within an hour of his birth also... been a hard habit to break but I loved it when he was a baby. No need to find pacifiers!
She's beautiful! Congratulations!
What precious little girl! Congratulations on this new little life that God has so graciously entrusted you with. I will be praying for renewed strength for you. However, it seems you may already have that seeing that you are back to blogging so soon!
So beautiful!!! Congratulations!
I love special names that bring glory to God. God bless you during this wonderful time. May God give you grace upon grace as a mom of three:)
What a beautiful girl, and such a lovely name! You all look so happy. Congratulations :)
She is so precious! I can't wait to read your birth story!
And I LOVE the name! We actually considered Johanna for our daughter that is coming in October. It's still right behind the name we actually chose! It was very close!
Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful baby girl! The name is beautiful too. We're enjoying life as a family of five, with the arrival of our third in June. Never been more tired in our lives, but what a joy and privilege to care for these precious little ones. Praying blessings for you too!
She is beautiful! So precious. I love her name. Enjoy the newborn stage. My daughter is only 6 months old and I already miss it. They grow up so fast.
What an angel baby! She's beautiful and you look great for having just had a baby! Blessings to you and your family. I love the name too!
Harmony
Aww, she's beautiful! Congratulations!
Gorgeous! Love the name! We have a Joanna, and she is just as sweet and feminine as you can imagine. Blessings.
So precious!! Thanks for sharing! :) I think you look beautiful and glowing in that third picture, too. :D
I can't believe you're back to blogging - you're amazing! =)
She is a precious, precious little joy!
Jamie
Congratulations. She is beautiful.
congratulations!
I love her name. Ian has the same meaning and he is my third baby as well. I have found it to be perfectly suited to my little man. he is such a happy, contented little boy, I hope you fined the same with your new little one.
blessing
Suzie
So beautiful! Congratulations. You are truly blessed =)
she is beautiful! Congrats!!!
What a beautiful little girl! Congrats again!! I love her name too. Thanks for sharing the pictures!
Congrats! She is lovely and I love her name, so beautiful!
Oh my gosh she is too cute! Congrats, I'm so happy for y'all!!!
Dixie
What a beautiful little girl. Congratualtions on your little blessing. Be sure to get some rest and just enjoy your time with her and your family.
Oh, my! She is gorgeous! I'm glad you are recovering well and enjoying your newest blessing!
Congratulations!! She's absolutely precious!!
She is beautiful and the family looks so happy! Enjoy these first few days... and you're right-- they are very fleeting! God bless you all and congratulations!