Meet Ariella

Ariella Sophia Punaro was born today, October 8, 2008 at 4:43pm. She weighed in at 8lbs 3oz and measured 20.5″.

Amanda started having contractions after her doctor’s appointment yesterday, and we arrived at the hospital around midnight today. Her labor progressed steady through noon when she was fully dilated and they had her start pushing. However, after four hours of pushing, they ruled she wasn’t making any progress and had to deliver the baby via C-section.

Ariella is doing great and Mommy is recovering from the ordeal well. Daddy is exhausted and heading to bed himself. Right now.

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35 Responses to Meet Ariella

  1. sara says:

    So cute! All the best guys!

  2. Jennifer says:

    Oh my goodness. She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! :) Congratulations!

  3. Dan Meyer says:

    CONGRATS !!!

  4. Chris S says:

    She’s adorable guys. Congratulations.

  5. Mimi says:

    She is gorgeous. Congratulations and give my love to Amanda and Ella!

  6. Pauldub says:

    Congratulations! Glad to hear both are doing well. You do realize that now as the only male in the house, they will have the majority vote ;)

  7. Mike Miller says:

    Oh my, she’s gorgeous!

    Congratulations Derek and Amanda! I know you’ll be fantastic parents.

  8. Carina Trachimowicz says:

    Congratulations Amanda and Derek! Mike M. shared the news! Ariella is beautiful and amazing! I love all the hair! Wishing you all a lifetime of happiness with this new little blessing!

  9. GAIL STOCKINGER says:

    Amanda,

    She is absolutely beautiful. All that hair for you put “clippes” in as my granddaughter calles them. Now I want the facts: How much did she weigh, how long is she and of course eye color.

    Keep me posted, like you really have time to do anything but spoil her(I know you will :) )and enjoy you precious gift from God.
    Take care and God Bless all of you. Love, Gail

  10. Marlene says:

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. :D I too am interested in how big she is. I’ll pray for a speedy recovery from the C-section! When do they get to come home?

    We love you all!

    –Marlene

  11. Lindsay & Bob Rinefierd says:

    Welcome Ella and congratulations Derek & Amanda!

  12. Suebee says:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :D

  13. Cheryl & Dan Dunn says:

    Welcome Ariella
    Congratulations Amanda and Derek
    She is Lovely!!!

  14. John Donnelly says:

    She is absolutely beautiful. Congrats to the proud parents, great grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins…etc etc… :) :) :)

  15. Tony says:

    Congratulations to the new Mom and Dad.

    Welcome Ariella. I hope that we make this world a better place for you and your generation. Grow up healthy and smart enough to learn from our mistakes and to enjoy our positive contributions.

  16. Amy says:

    Congrats!!
    She is beautiful… Enjoy your new bundle of joy…

  17. Michele Johnson says:

    She is beautiful..Congratulations!

  18. Aww…. she’s precious!! Congrats!

  19. Jenelle and Mike Jackson says:

    Congratulations!! She’s so cute. Its amazing that know your parents. I hope things are going well. We’ll have to come by some time to see the new addition to the family. Thats exciting. Well God belss and I’m glad things went the they could. Looking forward from hearing from you soon.

  20. Nick Cuviello says:

    Ariella is absolutely beautifully precious or preciously beautiful.
    So happy for youse.
    Can’t wait to see her.
    lots-of-love.

  21. Dave says:

    Congratulations to you both! Another little life in the world; you should both be proud and I’m sure the stories will be plentiful. Good luck and best wishes!

  22. Uncle Dale & Auntie Cheryl says:

    Congratulations to all of you!!!! What a beautiful family!!!! I love my new great-niece!!! She’s gorgeous!!

  23. Deedee says:

    Congratulations on the new Punaro! She’s beautiful! Good job! :-)

  24. Red says:

    How beautiful! All the best!

  25. Matt & Cadence says:

    Congratulations guys! Hope all is well & good luck!

  26. Adam & Andrea says:

    Congratulations! We can’t wait to meet her.

  27. Rob, Terry and kids says:

    Congratulations Amanda and Derek!! She’s beautiful!!!!

  28. Suzy says:

    Alison just told me your wonderful news, congratulations! :) She is adorable! I hope Amanda is recovering from her C-Section alright. I can not wait to meet your little bundle of joy. :)

  29. ok im trying again. shes beautiful. congratulations. hope we can see her soon.

  30. Kevin J. says:

    Late but heartfelt congratulations to you, Amanda and Ariella, Derek.

  31. Rosanne says:

    She’s absolutely gorgeous! I’m so happy for you guys! I can’t wait to meet Ariella.

  32. Mitzie and Mike says:

    Congratulations you two!! I can’t believe she’s finally here!! She is soo beautiful and I know she will bring you tons of joy and wonderful unforgetable memories!! We couldn’t be happier for you two and can not wait to meet our new second cousin!!!! Congrats again, we love you and wish you lots of love and Gods blessings on your family!

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