Welcome, Baby Leora! (Psssst… Don't tell Amy!)

It wouldn’t be a raw mom site if we didn’t stop to acknowledge one of the amazing women behind this project and the fact that her darling baby daughter, Leora, has officially arrived.

Apparently, though labor was 30 hours of relatively easy going contractions, delivery itself was quick and slippery. Happened in about 5 minutes!

Amy’s off for a couple weeks and will hopefully be finding the time to relax and enjoy this new, beautiful addition to her family.

Since I’m quite sure that she will NOT be checking up on the blogs while she’s away, I thought I’d use this opportunity to suggest that we pitch in as a community and maybe get her something special.

Amy’s been moving a lot lately and hasn’t had the chance to settle into a new community to really make friends and acquaintances. I keep her so busy doing web work, accounting and design, that she doesn’t get the chance to come out and play and giggle much.

But she’s the sweetest and dearest woman I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with and I really would love to do something special to honor her at this time. And I was thinking, since most new babes always get what they need–including love and attention, I thought that we could actually do something special for “Telly” (Etelle). Leora’s big sister. I’m sure at this time she’s feeling a little less loving toward this new person in her life.

Competition isn’t easy.

Sooo, we thought that perhaps we’d pitch in to get her a few cool crafty games or books to keep her busy. And since I know Amy is going to be itching to get out of her pregnancy clothes, I thought a gift certificate to our FAAAAAVORITE clothing store might be just what she needs to get excited about getting in shape and looking great. Although, I have to admit, she looks GORGEOUS!! Baby curves and all!!

Sooo… if you’d like to donate, we’ll put your name on the e-card we send her to celebrate this amazing event. I think sometimes at a time like this, we tend to overlook the needs of a hard-working mom for the excitement and enthusiasm of a baby. What Leora needs most right now is a mom who is thriving, confident, supported and loved.

That’s why we’d really like to do something special for her. If you’d like to contribute, please just reply to this message and we’ll get in touch and make arrangements. Or, you can send a donation and love note to Amy here: rawdiva@mac.com

Remember, no amount is too small. We’ll pool it all together for a gift of love from the Raw Mom and Raw Diva community.

She really is the woman who makes all you see happen around here, and happen as beautifully and skillfully as it does. So thank you for taking the time and a bit of pennies to help give back to  Amy! I am so grateful to have her in my life and so inspired and excited by how her flair and creativity touches the lives of others!!