We decided it's finally time to update our blog since the latest addition to our happy family arrived. Brantley Williamson was born on July 20, 2009 at 3:17 am. He weighed a hefty 8 lbs 10 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Most happily, our hopes for a natural birth came true. I was in labor for about 24 hours, but we were only at the hospital for 5 hours of serious labor, with only 30 minutes spent pushing the "bigger than expected" guy into this world. Price and I are completely overjoyed with our little one. His arrival was even more poignant as his birthday is also the day big Brantley passed away 4 years ago. We know big Brantley was with us and that little Brantley is a true blessing and a way to always remember Price's dad. He was such a wonderful man, one-of-a-kind, and I'm so honored that our son can share such a special name.
Here are some pictures of Brantley's first month of life, beginning with my full-term belly!
Brand-new!
Grandmom is here :)
Our wonderful midwife, Anne-Marie, who delivered Brantley.
Louisa, Robb, and Madeline meet Brantley.
Hitch and Brantley are instant buddies.
Sucking his thumb!
Grammy!
First library visit.
You can see how much he's changing. He is now weighing in at 12.5 lbs and is 24 inches long.