Introducing Our Newest Little Yummer
Baby girl Solvi Afton Ostrom was born last week, one day ahead of schedule. Bjork and I went out to eat (a one-last-date-night kinda thing) and – surprise! I started having regular, 5-minute-apart contractions. So we left half our meal on the table – sad – and drove straight to the hospital. Because of my medical history, we’ve known all along that it was too risky for me to go into labor. The doctor came into our room at midnight and said, “Well guys, are you ready to meet your baby tonight?” and we knew this was it.
Our house wasn’t ready, our work projects weren’t done, our bags weren’t packed, but our hearts were so there. ♡
After 36 weeks and 6 days of waiting, after lots of tears and sleepless nights and hope and prayers, at 4:52am, our baby girl was placed in our arms.
She was 19.5 inches long and weighed a solid 6lbs 15oz.
And we’ve since learned that she is sweet, fairly quiet for now, and an avid eater (genetic, I’m pretty sure). She has a half-full head of dark hair and the cutest little puckery lips and fingers that curl perfectly around ours.
Solvi (sole-vee) is a Norwegian/Scandinavian name that means strength of the sun.
And we chose Afton as a middle name so that Solvi would have a little piece of her brother to carry with her out into the world.
Bjork, Solvi, Sage, and I are all back at home now and we are all doing really well.
I knew we would love her so much, but I didn’t have any idea how happy I would be just holding her and looking at her. I could (and probably will) fill every one of the next three months of maternity leave with exactly that.
Sending so much love to all of you! Enjoy the fall season, and the yummy content we have scheduled, and some really awesome freezer meals, and I will see you again in a few months.
xoxoxo
Congratulations on your sweet, sweet, girl! Love her name and that she will always carry her big brother with her forever! 💖💖
What wonderful news! Congratulations to you both!
Was waiting for this blog post. Welcome to the world baby girl! We’re so happy to read this good news Lindsay & Bjork.
Fantastic news and huge congratulations! Solvi is so adorable and the pictures capture these precious moments well. Wishing your family a lifetime of love, happiness and peace! (Maybe experienced parents would add sleep in that mix.. haha)
I got chills reading this – I am SO happy for you, Bjork, and Sage. She is the luckiest girl to have you both as parents and will forever carry a piece of her brother. Wishing you all the best xo
Congratulations Lindsay! I love it that Solvi carries big brother Afton’s name as her middle name. I wish your little family all the best and every happiness!
SO SO happy for you both, been checking your channels for the news regularly! I never comment on blog posts but you are so strong to write about everything you have been through and after the birth of my own babies, I am just so so happy for you that Solvi is here safely, that I just had to write something!
Congratulations! I’m so happy for all of you and I wish you love, health, happiness and all the blessings life has to offer.
Congratulations!! Welcome Solvi Afton! I am so happy for all of you Lindsay, Bjork and Sage. And a special lovely thought to beautiful Afton, who has helped you grow into wonderful parents for his baby sister.
Congratulations and welcome to the world Solvi Afton…she’s perfect! Soak up all the baby snuggles that you can!
God bless you all!! What a sweet post to begin my Monday morning!! I know baby Afton is smiling on you all.
I just cannot hold back the happy tears as I read this post, see your instagram photos, and think about everything you must be feeling. I’m so thrilled for you, Bjork, and Sage. Solvi is so very blessed to have you as her family.
Congratulations! I am so happy for you all, I’m in tears. Your tribute to Afton is a beautiful idea!
Congratulations! She is just perfect and I’m so happy for you all.
Congratulations! Beautiful baby and beautiful name!
Congratulations and thank you for sharing! She is a beauty, the sweetest little thing ever! I hope you have a wonderful maternity leave and are able to enjoy every minute of these first few months. Sending you all the love, you deserve all of it, the four of you. I’ll be waiting for more news!
Congratulations! She is so cute and you look great. You will be wonderful parents. I am happy for you:)
Congratulations!!! Solvi has just joined a home of so much love 💖
Congratulations! She’s absolutely gorgeous! Here’s to a happy, healthy & loving life for her.
This may be the happiest I’ve ever been for someone I don’t actually know. I’m so delighted your baby girl has arrived safely, and that you’re all doing well. Look at those gorgeous perfect tiny feet! Oh my goodness. Sending you all big hugs. xoxo
Ditto! ❤️❤️❤️
I am SO HAPPY for you all! She’s so beautiful. I’ve been on pins and needles for this. I’ve been following you guys for years and this news makes me cry with joy. You are such a beautiful family and I’m sure I speak for the entire internet when I say CONGRATULATIONS ❤️
I LOVE this post. Thank you for sharing this post. So many have prayed for her and the both of you. Enjoy all those snuggles. This is such a precious time!
So happy for you guys… <3 she's adorable.
Didn’t realize until I saw this that I’ve been holding my breath. And now I’m tearing up. Blessings.
Solvi is adorable. Congratulations! I am over the moon happy for your family!
Congratulations! Solvi is a beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl. Enjoy your time off with her!